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Mt. Elbert Trail

It was our last weekend in Colorado.  So, we decided to get up before dawn, grab sweatshirts and head lamps, drive three hours into the mountains, and go for a hike.  We got breakfast, made coffee, grabbed our stuff, and … Continue reading

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Rocky Mountain National Park: Lights, (no) Camera, Action!

Yeah, for the first time ever on a big trip, Louisa and I forgot to bring our camera.  We had a great time away from the big city however.  Estes Park and Rocky Mountain N.P. are definitely great vacation spots … Continue reading

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North Halfmoon Trail – Leadville, CO

After our camping trip last weekend, it was decided that we would head into the San Isabel National Forest for another attempt at finding the Halfmoon Lakes that we searched for last weekend. While we didn’t quite make it to … Continue reading

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San Isabel National Forest – Leadville, CO

Today’s post comes from a weekend camping trip at the base of both Mount Elbert and Mount Massive in the San Isabel National Forest. After getting the invite to head out to to camp (thanks Tom!), we started out on … Continue reading

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Hanging Lake – Glenwood Canyon, CO

If you are in the mood for a tough hike with a spectacular view at the end, then you will definitely want to check out Hanging Lake and Spouting Rock. The trail begins just east of Exit 121 (Grizzly Creek … Continue reading

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