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Flat Tops Scenic Byway

PK — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:43:13 +0000

The Flat Top Scenic Byway runs from Meeker, Colorado in Rio Blanco County to Yampa, Colorado in Routt County. It consists of 82 miles, of which 40 miles is unpaved dirt or gravel roads. I do want to mention some of these roads have a washboard effect, so hang on tightly and be prepared [...]

Gore Pass, Colorado

PK — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:22:05 +0000

With a bright, sunny sky over our heads we left for our first excursion in awhile. I’ve been managing a c-store since mid January, doing one of my ‘flips’ as I call it, spending many of my waking hours cleaning, ordering, adding new products and waiting for the hordes of customers to flock and see [...]

Do YOU Remember???

PK — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:29:08 +0000

Someone asked the other day, ‘What was your favorite fast food when you were growing up?’ ‘We didn’t have fast food when I was growing up,’ I informed him. ‘All the food was slow.’ ‘C’mon, seriously. Where did you eat?’ ‘It was a place called ‘at home,” I explained! ‘Mom cooked every day and when Dad got home from [...]

Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

PK — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:50:00 +0000

I can say one thing about Steamboatians…they sure know how to have fun in the middle of winter. Attending the Winter Carnival in Steamboat is sure to bring a smile to your face as you watch the many outdoor activities involving downhill skiers, children on skis being pulled by horses, obstacle courses for tykes on [...]

Herds of Elk, Moffat County, Colorado

PK — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:39:48 +0000

Craig, Colorado and surrounding Moffat County is winter range for the herds of elk that summer on the Flat Top Wilderness. I’ve waited a long time since moving to Colorado to see the large herds of elk that hiberate on the local ranches south of Craig. It was early December when Dalton and I began seeing [...]

Cedar Mountain, Craig, Colorado

PK — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:50:06 +0000

Cedar Mountain is a prominent landmark located five miles northwest of Craig, Colorado. The mountain encompasses an 880-acre block of public land and represents a significant resource due to its suitability for communication facilities and proximity to the community of Craig. Cedar Mountain has an elevation of 6,500 feet, and rises 1,000 feet above the [...]

Butcher Knife Canyon and Trail, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

PK — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:31:25 +0000

We recently moved back to Steamboat and now feel in the heart of things. The first place Dalton and I wanted to explore is the Butcher Knife Canyon and Trail located directly behind our house. It was a plus to renting this property as we both like to hike even in the winter. So, we [...]

Remember this….

PK — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:41:14 +0000

The famous dinosaur in Steamboat wearing a saddle. I took this picture the first week I moved to Steamboat back in June 2008, which is also the time I started this website. Since moving here, I’ve occupied my time as a freelance photographer and writer. I’ve also hiked, hunted, snowshoed, traveled, and enjoyed many activities [...]

Strawberry Park Hot Springs Review, Steamboat, Colorado

PK — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:53:48 +0000

One day last fall Dalton and I decided we would hike up to Strawberry Park Hot Springs as there were several trails leading to the hot springs. At the last minute we changed our plans and drove up. That was a decision we were glad we made. My mind was filled with wonderful images, glamorous pools [...]

Winter Activities at Fish Creek Falls, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

PK — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:22:05 +0000

In the northwest corner of Colorado winter activities are abundant if you’re craving adventure. From the most extreme thrills of ice climbing the famous 230-ft. Fish Creek Falls waterfall to snowshoeing the many accessible trails to body-sledding and winter hiking at Fish Creek Falls, there’s plenty to do to enjoy the snowy outdoors. Two ice climbers [...]