Archive for November, 2008
« Previous EntriesCaribou or Santa’s Helper?
Monday, November 24th, 2008On one of our infamous excursions, I came across Caribou. Now, I have never seen a caribou, but this time I have tasted one before when Dalton bagged one in Canada on a previous hunting adventure before I knew him. So, I immediately asked my famous question, “What is that?”
I know, I’m the worse child [...]
Wildlife Migration
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008‘Tis the Season’ for the wildlife to migrate to their winter range lands. Dalton and I have been waiting for the elk to move from the Flat Tops Wilderness down to the private ranch where we have licenses for our last attempt for bagging an elk. Our question has been, “Where’s the Elk?” They seem [...]
Oak Creek, Colorado and Coal Mining
Friday, November 21st, 2008Oak Creek is located in Routt County in northwest Colorado and was incorporated in 1907. It’s roots stem from a long history of coal mining.
Oak Creek, Colorado, Main Street, today
Oak Creek, Colorado, Main Street, 1908
Oak Creek has a population of less than 1000 residents and resides along Hwy 131 south of Steamboat Springs. Nearby is [...]
Colorado and Steamboat Ski & Snow Report
Thursday, November 20th, 2008For some people skiing is a hobby, for others it’s a way of life, a lifetime passion. Gary L. Wall, owner of Associated Building & Remodeling of Steamboat, commented “It’s my life, I live for it!” Gary is an avid visitor of the slopes and has lived in Steamboat for 10 years and skied here [...]
Photographs of Colorado Wildflowers
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Colorado Wildflowers
Photographs of Colorado Wildlife
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Wildlife of Colorado
Through the Mountain Parks
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Through the Mountain Parks
by Susie Kerin
If you wish to commune with nature,
And enjoy the environs on western life,
Got out on the Golden road to Lookout
Away from the city and its strife.
On through Genese Park entrancing,
‘Twas in the Early Days
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008‘Twas in the Early Days
by Susie Kerin
In the days when Colorado
Was like a growing child,
Fair and strong in hope and promise,
On brave men she often smiled,
Who came to seek their fortunes
In the mines, and diverse ways,
When adventure was in flower
To them “‘Twas in the early days.”
The Pioneers of Colorado
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008The Pioneers of Colorado
by Susie Kerin
What visions led the pioneers,
With hearts of courage strong,
To leave their home and kindred
And migrate with the throng,
Who went in quest of fortune
On the plains still fast asleep,
And the mountains mute and silent,
Guarding well their treasure’s deep?
Morrison Divide Trail, Muddy Slide, Routt County, Colorado
Sunday, November 16th, 2008We always go back. It must be the Yampa Curse. The Utes said once you visit Yampa Valley, you will always return. They were right, I can attest to that fact. We live in Yampa Valley, a beautiful, wide, expanse of valley that contains the Park Range Mountains, Rabbit Ears Pass, Gore Pass, and many [...]
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