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I am a New York-based writer, travel lover, and author of The Drive North and Destination Paranormal. I have several other books in the works, including fiction.

My Summer of Hiking

The puppies are ready for some hiking!

The puppies are ready for some hiking!

With summer and warmer weather already here, I’m gearing up for another Colorado hiking season. Last year’s was spectacular, with my puppy Anna and I getting out to do more than a trail a week between the end of March and the end of October. We explored several new locations, oftentimes with friends or my girlfriend Maria and her puppy Gauge, while also revisiting a fair many of our favorite spots with our state parks pass. As we search for ideas and plan for this year, here’s a photography look back at some of our favorites from last season…

Staunton State Park - April 26th

Staunton State Park – April 26th

Mt. Galbraith - May 3rd

Mt. Galbraith – May 3rd

Barr Lake State Park - May 18th

Barr Lake State Park – May 18th

Red Rocks - May 26th

Red Rocks – May 26th

The Three Sisters - June 1st

The Three Sisters – June 1st

Thunderhead in Steamboat Springs - June 7th

Thunderhead in Steamboat Springs – June 7th

Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs - June 8th

Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs – June 8th

Rifle Falls State Park - June 9th

Rifle Falls State Park – June 9th

The Maroon Bells - June 9th

The Maroon Bells – June 9th

Anna at Cherry Creek State Park - June 12th

Anna at Cherry Creek State Park – June 12th

Lair o' the Bear - June 13th

Lair o’ the Bear – June 13th

Golden Gate Canyon State Park - June 28th

Golden Gate Canyon State Park – June 28th

Castlewood Canyon State Park - August 8th

Castlewood Canyon State Park – August 8th

14,275-foot-tall Mt. Antero - August 17th

14,275-foot-tall Mt. Antero – August 17th

North Cheyenne Canon's Helen Hunt Falls - August 23rd

North Cheyenne Canon’s Helen Hunt Falls – August 23rd

Walker Ranch - September 14th

Walker Ranch – September 14th

Stopping on the Continental Divide en route to Lake Dorothy - September 28th

Stopping on the Continental Divide en route to Lake Dorothy – September 28th

St. Mary's Glacier - October 5th

St. Mary’s Glacier – October 5th

Devils Head Fire Lookout - October 26th

Devils Head Fire Lookout – October 26th

Last season was spectacular, with amazing weather and absolutely beautiful views on so many trails. We have more than a few incredible stories to share, making it a tall task to top it this year. We’ll give it our best, though, and have a spectacular time trying.  Until then, happy trails!

Happy time at the end of our hike!

Happy time at the end of our hike!

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5 Comments on “My Summer of Hiking”

  1. RAYMOND HUSSONG March 16, 2015 at 12:06 pm #

    Time for a more recent photo of you on here.

  2. Carol Dunnigan March 16, 2015 at 4:32 pm #

    Very nice! I’m sending this link to my brother. We have lots to explore here!

  3. Traveling Ted (@travelingted) March 22, 2015 at 11:52 am #

    Great to see these beautiful pics of Colorado in the summertime. It looks so much different from when I was there. Love the waterfalls.

  4. parisairporttaxi April 21, 2015 at 8:31 am #

    really nice pictures and intersting blog

  5. Lucy Teel October 9, 2015 at 1:11 pm #

    I would like to use your photo of the creekside trail leading to Ouzel Lake to make a quilt. Please send me an email if that is OK.

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