4th of july trailhead
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Colorado Hikes: Diamond Lake
Though wildfires were ravaging various parts of the state in early July, the northern mountains were largely spared – save for plumes of smoke carried in by the wind. But after a few smoky days, the winds shifted and the skies cleared, and it actually turned out to be a beautiful day, so two friends… Continue reading
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Colorado Hikes: Arapaho Pass and Lake Dorothy
It was the beginning of July and my husband had a couple days off, so we decided we’d take advantage of the opportunity for a mid-week hike at a trailhead that’s typically far too crowded on weekends. I, of course, already had a list of hikes that fit the bill, but some research revealed most… Continue reading
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Colorado 13ers: South Arapaho Peak
Most people who visit Colorado in search of mountains go to Rocky Mountain National Park. Don’t get me wrong; Rocky is incredible and well worth the trip. But there are so many other equally stunning areas of the state. Exhibit A: the Indian Peaks Wilderness just south of Rocky. Over the last four years, I’ve… Continue reading