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Oak Creek, Colorado and Coal Mining

PK — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:12:18 +0000

Oak 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

PK — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:23:02 +0000

For 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

PK — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:11:16 +0000

Colorado Wildflowers

Photographs of Colorado Wildlife

PK — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:57:51 +0000

Wildlife of Colorado

Through the Mountain Parks

PK — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:54:00 +0000

Through 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, Like Aurora’s mellow lights, Gleams the beauty of the landscape Viewed from Panorama Heights. Onward go, through Bear Creek Canyon, The Inn, and Lake, near [...]

‘Twas in the Early Days

PK — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:49:55 +0000

‘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.” Denver was young and rugged; Leadville from a tiny seed Had grown [...]

The Pioneers of Colorado

PK — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:43:28 +0000

The 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? They came, they saw, they conquered Through the vista of the years Let us look with [...]

Morrison Divide Trail, Muddy Slide, Routt County, Colorado

PK — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:39:45 +0000

We 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 [...]

Lynx Pass, Routt County, Colorado

PK — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:24:16 +0000

Lynx Pass was named for the numerous bobcats in this area and has excellent grazing pastures for cattle. Leaving Steamboat on Hwy 40 East, we took CR 131. Just past Toponas, turn left onto CR 134 and go about 7 or 8 miles til you reach Forestry Road #270 on the left. Just look for [...]

Mandell Trail, Flat Tops Wilderness, Colorado

PK — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:52:20 +0000

Such untarnished beauty, a place of solitude and peacefulness, rugged and raw, untouched by human intervention. What place am I talking about? The Flat Top Wilderness, the place when hiking is mentioned that comes to my mind of the ultimate hike. The challenge I am preparing for myself. I’m jealous because Dalton has been there [...]