Archive for September, 2011

Sep 23 2011

Searching for Golden Aspen in Upper Beaver Meadows

Published by under Estes Park Sights

Last Sunday was a gorgeous blue day with just the hint of fall in the air, a perfect day for driving into Rocky Mountain National Park and searching for some Colorado fall foliage to view.  Whether it was the wet spring or the mild fall temperatures, it seems like the aspen are turning late this [...]

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Sep 14 2011

Sunrise at Mills Lake

Published by under Estes Park Activities

Seeking a calm respite at the end of a busy Estes Park summer, my wife Lori and I hiked to Mills Lake recently.  We started early, parking at the Glacier Gorge parking lot at 6:45 a.m. and hitting the trail.  Because we could see our breath, we layered fleece and wore gloves, but we quickly [...]

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Sep 01 2011

Colorado Getaways to Feature Trail Ridge Road

Published by under Estes Park News

Who doesn’t love Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous highway in the United States that reaches an elevation of 12,183 feet above sea level?  Now our favorite road will be in the news.   Colorado Getaways will highlight Trail Ridge Road and Rocky Mountain National Park this Saturday, September 3, at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 4 [...]

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