I walked out of my Estes Park cabin at the Baldpate Inn to go for a hike at one of the two nearby trails in Rocky Mountain National Park. Two women were screeching about how something had just walked right up to the library door of the main lodge and then skittered across the driveway […]
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Hiking Through Haleakala’s Bamboo Forest
I stood at a crossroads near the end of hiking by the Oheo Gulch on my way to the Waimoku Falls. On one hand, I would be risking almost certain death. But on the other I would be able to stand beneath the largest waterfall on Maui, admiring the spectacle as it dropped approximately 400 […]
A Guide to National Parks in Colorado
Colorado is known for spectacular mountain beauty, so it’s no surprise that four of the country’s national parks lie within its borders. Each park offers a unique experience and is brimming with cultural significance and amazing scenery. Here’s a brief synopsis of each park, as well as some highlights and suggestions on how to make […]
A Guide to Colorado’s National Monuments and Historic Sites
Before and during the westward expansion of the country, a lot of important and significant events occurred that helped shape the state of Colorado. A host of scenic national monuments, historic sites and trails are now protected, just like Colorado’s four great national parks, to preserve their importance and natural beauty. This is a short […]
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