• landscape

    Fall Colors

    October 2, 2014
    Colorado Aspens
    Colorado Aspens

    On Tuesday afternoon I drove up Poudre Canyon in search of aspen colors and to get out of town. I was pleasantly surprised to see a few still in good condition and color and I got an extra surprise at Joe Wright Reservoir near Cameron Pass. It was nice with the overcast skies and light rain. I was somewhere around Rustic when the rain began and major wind picked up. I took my time and stopped several times to stretch my legs, take a few photos, stand in the rain and wind and mess up my hair. I could see what looked like heavier rain as I drove farther west and increased in altitude. As you can see I began to see that the higher peaks were covered in snow. Before I reached Joe Wright Reservoir, which is around 10,000 feet in elevation, the rain became sleet then to snow. I had a wonderful time!

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  • Arapaho Bend Natural Area,  landscape,  natural areas

    Memorial Day

    May 26, 2014
    High waters at Arapaho Bend Nature Area
    High waters at Arapaho Bend Nature Area

    The Poudre River finally went over its banks yesterday. Those clouds I posted yesterday turned dark and ominous and brought rain to the Poudre Canyon. So along with the recent rains and the spring runoff they now have a flood advisory in effect through Monday afternoon, with waters expected to reach 7.2 feet Monday. The water level measured 6.6 feet Sunday morning. Its flooding stage is 7.5 feet. They had one rescue yesterday afternoon from a kayaking incident. What were they doing on that water and with it raining? The bicycle trails along the river are closed off. I went out along the Riverbend area where the trail is much higher. I noticed lots of logs and trees going down stream.

    Today is a day for Americans to celebrate those men and women who died serving in the military. So, I pause and give thanks and offer a prayer. I also pray for those who lost loved ones during a war. May you have a Happy Memorial Day!

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  • landscape,  trees

    On The Road

    September 18, 2013

    Cache La Poudre River
    Cache La Poudre River

    The above image shows some of the Poudre Rive flooding. It is difficult to get near the river with all the road blocks but my intent was not get too close anyway. What you are seeing is the over flow of the river which is actually beyond the trees. This image was taken 4 days after the river began flooding. It is a mess all along the northern Front Range and will take months to repair roads.

    I’m leaving this morning for a road trip. It’s one of those impulsive moments with very little planning. I hope to stop at the Great Sand Dunes National Park then on to the Grand Can;yon. I’ve never been to either of them. If time permits I may head on to Phoenix to visit my parents. See ya in a few days!

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  • landscape,  trees

    Changing Colors

    September 20, 2012

    Cache La Poudre River

    Made it up the Poudre Canyon yesterday and loved what I saw. The high country trees are turning colors and all around me leaves are fluttering to the ground. While enjoying it up there I realized I have not been camping in over 5 years. I think it’s about time. I checked on a couple of campgrounds and  noticed they will closing on September 30th so I’m heading up there today for a couple nights of camping. The weather is suppose to be nice. See ya in a few.

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