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Saturday, March 28th, 2009The Flat Top Scenic Byway runs from Meeker, Colorado in Rio Blanco County to Yampa, Colorado in Routt County. It consists of 82 miles, of which 40 miles is unpaved dirt or gravel roads. I do want to mention some of these roads have a washboard effect, so hang on tightly and be prepared [...]
Gore Pass, Colorado
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009With a bright, sunny sky over our heads we left for our first excursion in awhile. I’ve been managing a c-store since mid January, doing one of my ‘flips’ as I call it, spending many of my waking hours cleaning, ordering, adding new products and waiting for the hordes of customers to flock and see [...]
Herds of Elk, Moffat County, Colorado
Saturday, January 31st, 2009Craig, Colorado and surrounding Moffat County is winter range for the herds of elk that summer on the Flat Top Wilderness. I’ve waited a long time since moving to Colorado to see the large herds of elk that hiberate on the local ranches south of Craig.
It was early December when Dalton and I began seeing [...]
Cedar Mountain, Craig, Colorado
Saturday, January 24th, 2009Cedar Mountain is a prominent landmark located five miles northwest of Craig, Colorado. The mountain encompasses an 880-acre block of public land and represents a significant resource due to its suitability for communication facilities and proximity to the community of Craig. Cedar Mountain has an elevation of 6,500 feet, and rises 1,000 feet above the [...]
Strawberry Park Hot Springs Review, Steamboat, Colorado
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009One day last fall Dalton and I decided we would hike up to Strawberry Park Hot Springs as there were several trails leading to the hot springs. At the last minute we changed our plans and drove up. That was a decision we were glad we made.
My mind was filled with wonderful images, glamorous pools [...]
Winter Activities at Fish Creek Falls, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Monday, January 5th, 2009In the northwest corner of Colorado winter activities are abundant if you’re craving adventure. From the most extreme thrills of ice climbing the famous 230-ft. Fish Creek Falls waterfall to snowshoeing the many accessible trails to body-sledding and winter hiking at Fish Creek Falls, there’s plenty to do to enjoy the snowy outdoors.
Two ice climbers [...]
Snow and More Snow in Craig, Colorado
Sunday, December 28th, 2008It doesn’t seem to want to end, this never-ending snow in the northwest corner of Colorado. Following a blizzard that started late Christmas Eve and continued throughout Christmas Day, we have MORE snow today and will continue throughout the following week.
Hwy 40 in Craig, Colorado
Rivaling the Rocky Mountains will soon be piles of the scooped [...]
Snowy Steamboat and Stagecoach Area, Colorado Photographs
Saturday, December 27th, 2008Christmas Eve, 2008…..
Looking down Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Mt. Werner (Steamboat Ski Resort) in background
Lincoln Ave., decked out for the holidays
Check out the spurs on the light post!
Slopes at the Steamboat Springs Ski Resort
Top of Thunderhead, Steamboat Ski Resort
Along CR 14 headed towards Stagecoach
Stagecoach Lake and State Park Area
One small glimpse of the Flat Tops
A [...]
I Caught Santa!
Thursday, December 25th, 2008I caught Santa skiing in Steamboat!! Merry Christmas Everyone!
Meeker Hotel, Past and Present
Monday, December 22nd, 2008The minute I stepped into this historic hotel, I knew my next article was born. I love history and places that have character and you’ll find that here in the Meeker Hotel located on Main Street in Meeker in Northwest Colorado.
Present Day Meeker Hotel
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