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5 Reasons to Go Snowmobiling
This just in: snowmobiling is my new favorite outdoor sport. My husband is probably laughing as he reads this because I’ve told nearly everyone we know in the last week and now I’m…
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Ranger Grace Teaches Us a Thing or Two
This summer my niece Grace became a National Park Service Junior Ranger! As her outdoor-loving aunt, and a former Junior Ranger myself, I couldn’t have been prouder. The park service must have a…
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Fooling the Unfoolable
Confession: I love a good prank. Outside of Christmas and the 4th of July, April Fool’s day may be my favorite holiday. My only hangup is that I am a terrible liar. My…
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A Glimpse of the Divine at Garden of the Gods
One of the highlights in the Colorado Springs area is Garden of the Gods, a registered National Natural Landmark (say that ten times fast) and the home of majestic rock formations jutting up…
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The Fun of People-Watching on Alberta Falls & Bear Lake Trails
Our first Saturday in Colorado began very early. The sun hadn’t risen over the mountains and the birds had barely begun their morning song by the time we were packed up and leaving…
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Fly Fishing the Big Thompson River in Estes Park
We’ve been in Colorado three days and so far, we’ve hiked to Alberta Falls, walked around Bear Lake, driven along Trail Ridge Road, sipped lattes at the Alpine Visitor Center, seen a marmot…
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Packing List: Summer Hiking In Colorado
I’m headed to Colorado in the morning. Yahoo! I love Colorado. My family and I will be spending the weekend hiking through Rocky Mountain National Park, which is near and dear to our…
A Texas girl's guide to the great outdoors.
