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

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

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Hiking, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas, United States

Presidential Adventure 23: Day 2 – Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Palo Duro Canyon, & Route 66

The second day of this year's rendition of the President's Day weekend adventure came as I stirred awake about 6:30am after a fitful night's sleep in the hotel. With a jammed packed agenda, it was quite alright I suppose, as we needed to start early. I quickly dressed, and we waited in the lobby for… Continue reading Presidential Adventure 23: Day 2 – Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Palo Duro Canyon, & Route 66

Capulin Volcano National Monument, Colorado, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, New Mexico, Texas, United States

Presidential Adventure 23: Day 1 – Capulin Volcano National Monument

I guess this is a start of a tradition, as this was the second year in a row I headed out of state chasing new National Park excitement over Presidents Day weekend! This year I got the crazy idea to make a big loop down to Amarillo, Texas. I don't think most people seek out… Continue reading Presidential Adventure 23: Day 1 – Capulin Volcano National Monument

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

Colorado Hiked: Alpine Lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park

August 20, 2022 Time for one last tune-up hike before my adventure to Longs Peak! A cool, moody day called for a grand tour of some of the many alpine lakes in the Bear Lake area of Rocky Mountain National Park. My friends Tom and Sarah had done this loop a few weeks prior, and… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Alpine Lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park