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
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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
Colorado Parkin’ Day 4 – Mesa Verde National Park
May 23, 2023 Time to continue my immersion in Ancestral Puebloan culture and ruins! It was another early morning, par for course of my adventures. I had a 9:30am Cliff Palace tour ticket, and since it can take quite awhile to drive through Mesa Verde National Park, I was up and at them quite early.… Continue reading Colorado Parkin’ Day 4 – Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado Parkin’ Day 3 – Hovenweep National Monument, Yucca House National Monument, & Mesa Verde National Park
May 22, 2023 Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park was quite amazing, but it was time to move on south, though I could've spent quite a bit more time at the canyon. 255 miles of driving awaited me, including a quick bop into southern Utah. Water was boiled, coffee pressed, and tent packed up.… Continue reading Colorado Parkin’ Day 3 – Hovenweep National Monument, Yucca House National Monument, & Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado Parkin’ Day 2 – Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
May 21, 2023 It simply cannot be explained... I struggle with the snooze button and push waking up until the last minute on a workday. Vacation? Oh, I'll be up before the sun, ready to go! Don't have to ask me twice! Another dawn wakeup in my glorious tent, excited to get going! I did… Continue reading Colorado Parkin’ Day 2 – Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park