Backpacking, Camping, Colorado, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, United States

A Night Out in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Glacier Gorge

This season I was not entirely successful in nabbing the exact wilderness camping permits I wanted in Rocky Mountain National Park, but I was successful in getting one of the hardest ones to get - Glacier Gorge! As my first overnight backpack of the year, this would be a great way to get weight on… Continue reading A Night Out in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Glacier Gorge

Activities, Colorado, Hiking, San Isabel National Forest, United States

On Top of Colorado – Mount Elbert

I can't quite figure out why I was fourteen 14ers (the slang term for 14,000+ foot high mountains in Colorado and elsewhere) deep until deciding to head up Mount Elbert, but finally the time came where I had to commit to checking Elbert off the list. Mount Elbert is Colorado's high point, the second highest… Continue reading On Top of Colorado – Mount Elbert

Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States

Colorado Parkin’ Day 7 – Great Sand Dunes National Park

May 26, 2023 Good thing I had a good night's sleep the night before, as I did not feel very rested when my super early morning alarm went off. After battling with the incredibly rude campground neighbor's who were still blasting music and carrying on by midnight, I was just exhausted. But I had a… Continue reading Colorado Parkin’ Day 7 – Great Sand Dunes National Park

Camping, Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Hiking, National Forests, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rio Grande National Forest, San Juan National Forest, United States, Waterfalls

Colorado Parkin’ Day 6 – Treasure Falls, Great Sand Dunes National Park, & Zapata Falls

May 25, 2023 Hands down I had the BEST night of sleep ever, sleeping about eleven hours as the East Fork San Juan River roared in my ears. I cannot remember the last time I awoke feeling this refreshed! I took the morning slow, preparing some breakfast and coffee, which I enjoyed in my hammock… Continue reading Colorado Parkin’ Day 6 – Treasure Falls, Great Sand Dunes National Park, & Zapata Falls

Aztec Ruins National Monument, Camping, Chimney Rock National Monument, Colorado, Hiking, National Forests, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, New Mexico, San Juan National Forest, United States

Colorado Parkin’ Day 5 – Aztec Ruins National Monument & Chimney Rock National Monument

May 24, 2023 Time to get on the road again! Today would be the start of what I would call my two "down days" of the trip, where I did not have a particularly busy itinerary. It was time to leave Mesa Verde National Park and briefly visit New Mexico before heading into the San… Continue reading Colorado Parkin’ Day 5 – Aztec Ruins National Monument & Chimney Rock National Monument