Colorado National Monument and medical science
A trip just over the border to the nearby Colorado National Monument and seeing some friends for the first time in over a year. Thank you vaccinations! Read More …
Tag: Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument – The joy of hiking
We enjoyed a relaxing weekend in the Grand Junction area while exploring the nearby Colorado National Monument with Joan’s parents. Read More …
Colorado Canyon Country
Some time spent in the Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness outside of Grand Junction, Colorado. Read More …
Happy 100th birthday to the NPS!
Today is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. And that also means the lesser known National Monuments are part of this celebration, too Read More …
Red Rock Delight – Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness
A late shoulder season backpacking trip in a remote canyon in the Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness. Read More …
Off-season backpacking destinations in Colorado
Some ideas for spring or late fall shoulder season backpacking destinations in Colorado.
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Mesa County Weekend – Two short jaunts; one long weekend
Some much needed backcountry time in the canyon country outside of Fruita and Grand Junction, CO. Read More …
Four Days on the Colorado Plateau – Canyonlands, Arches and Colorado National Monument
The Thanksgiving Holiday is often a gift of time for myself and many of my friends. A chance to take some extended time in a place for more than just an overnight. As with last year, my friend Markhamm and Read More …
Red Rocks – Colorado Style
At this time of the year, it is sometimes difficult to get in some backcountry jaunts. The high country is still very snowy for backpacking..but not really enough for extended skiing. Sure, the local foothills are nice..but I like to Read More …