Yesterday was just the perfect day for an autumn hike in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness and the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. For those of you who don’t know where the Great Sand Dunes are, they are in Southern Central Colorado. About 34 miles from Alamosa. I chose Mosca Pass trail which is a […]
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Even though school is beginning, summer isn’t over yet and the Mogollon (pronounced muggy-own) Rim Interpretive Trail is a easy hike for the whole family and a perfect introduction to the White Mountains of Northeastern Arizona. The first half mile is a paved trail for wheelchair accessibility and ends with a spectacular view of a
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Located in the heart of the White Mountains of Arizona and nestled among the largest stand of Ponderosa pines in the world is the town of Pinetop. This resort community has something for everyone, especially the outdoor enthusiast. Throughout all four seasons there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, skiing, antiquing or
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Ever wonder how Yucca plant got it’s name? Well, thousands of years ago when Palio-Indian groups began migrating into the southwest, they began testing various plants for medicinal and food value. Broud assigned the task of testing the sword-shaped leafed plant to Creb. Creb took one bite, tasted it’s pungent soapy flavor and said “yuck…uh!”
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New Developing Territory for the United States Imagine wandering into a territory that quite a few people tried to claim that is now Colorado. Spain, France, Mexico and the United States as well as many native inhabitants tried to own this land. Turns out that in 1803, the United States bought the Louisiana territory from
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Enjoy the Great Outdoors! Every season is a great time to get outside. Zapata Falls in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado is the perfect place for friends and family to get together and give your body a good workout. This first hike is easy, everyone can enjoy it. The second hike listed is
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In a remote part of the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado, an abandoned iron mine is the site of a unique and special wildlife display. Each summer, people hike to the Orient Mine at Orient Land Trust (OLT) to witness the Brazilian Free-Tailed bats incredible journey into Colorado. This an easy hike and a
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