This popular Front Range route is a good choice for flatlanders who haven’t fully accustomed themselves to Colorado’s altitude but still want to enjoy a beautiful mountain hike. The Crags Trail makes its way through colorful wildflowers and stands of towering aspens and bristlecone pines to r...
located less than an hour’s drive from Denver. You’ll switch trails several times as you wind through pine forests and open meadows, so bring a map or GPS unit and pay attention to the signed junctions to stay on track. From the trailhead, head north on Old Mill Trail (OM), cross ...
more pliable and stretchy. It still blocks wind and a light drizzle, but it’s more friendly for running, nordic skiing, or simply wearing around town on errands. Yet, it’s still durable enough to wear at the crags.
Crags Campground's 17 tent, RV and trailer campsites are first-come, first-served and cost $20 per night. You can hike to one of Colorado's most famous 14ers, Pikes Peak, from camp, but expect a long and tiring day. Another first-come, first-served campground, Angel of Shavano Camp...
During the last Ice Age, between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago, Creswell Crags was among the most northerly places on earth to have been visited by our ... Heritage, Arts & Culture Family Friendly Nature & Outdoors View Sign up to our newsletter ...
which pleasantly reminded one of walking on fine beach sand. If it wasn’t for the creosote bushes that dotted the area, it would remind one of the Sahara. But like most of the park, the scenery changes dramatically. To the east the mountains pierce up in rocky crags with ribbons of co...
March and April are also the best times to view the incredible sandstone bluffs in the area—before the summer leaves cover their crags and surfaces.For those from out of the area, the rocks are a scenic revelation. For locals, it’s always nice to travel your own back roads. It gives...
Description: One of the first stops on the White Rim Trail is a little place often seen on the meandering Colorado River: a gooseneck bend. On this one just below Continue Reading → Posted in National Park, North America, Panoramas, Photo of the Day, Photography, USA, Utah |Tagged advent...
challenging. Here, outdoor enthusiasts can experience the raging Potomac River and the rocky crags of Great Falls. The hike is incredibly popular, so visit early to beat the crowds. Be sure to check park conditions on the website, as sections of the trail may be closed due to flooding or...
Back in early May I spent a few days at Zion National Park. On the afternoon of May 7th I was walking the Grotto Tail, taking photos and then relaxing at the Zion Lodge. The Grotto Trail from the lodge to the Grotto picnic area and bus stop is more of a walk than a hike. I was...