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Tag: wildflowers

Busy at The Homestead

Posted onMay 2, 2019AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

At the home stretch of a project, seeing lots of friends, and slacking on my website. 🙂 Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsrock art, utah, wildflowers

Wonderful Wildflowers

Posted onJuly 11, 2017July 12, 2017AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

The mountain landscapes are impressive. I still love me some wildflowers, though. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagswildflowers

Soapstone Prairie Natural Area

Posted onJune 28, 2016July 9, 2018AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A hike to an area of the High Plains outside of Ft. Collins, Colorado. Wildflowers and birds were in abundance. And somewhere the bison roamed. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, High Plains, wildflowers

Diamond Lake Delight

Posted onJune 23, 2016July 9, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An after work jaunt to a sub-alpine lake is perfect for seeing a gorgeous place without the weekend crowds. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, Wednesday Reset, wildflowers

Spring has arrived

Posted onMay 5, 2016July 9, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

I saw a Pasque flower. Spring is here. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, spring, wildflowers

Spring wildflower hunt

Posted onApril 25, 2016July 9, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A few hours in the foothills with my camera? It means looking for spring wildflowers. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsBoulder, Colorado, spring, wildflowers

April Showers

Posted onApril 16, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Snow in April means it is spring. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsColorado, spring, wildflowers

The Joy of the short stroll

Posted onMay 9, 2014May 9, 2014AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Enjoy the outdoor time any chance you get. Even if it just a short stroll.

CategoriesMusingsTagshiking, strolling, wildflowers

Backpacking – The Next Generation

Posted onJune 30, 2012June 22, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A Father’s Day weekend trip where my buddy Josh and I took Avery for his first backpacking trip.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado, kid friendly, wildflowers

Spring in the Foothills

Posted onMay 24, 2012September 10, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

In between the ski season and when the high country opens up is one of my favorite times of the year.  Early season wildflowers bloom. The local brooks and streams are rushing with fresh snow melt. And the views of Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsBoulder, hiking, wildflowers

Review: Rocky Mountain Wildflowers Pocket Guide

Posted onApril 11, 2012January 31, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A review of an excellent guide to the wildflowers found in the Colorado Rockies. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and Media, Getting StartedTagsbooks, Colorado, gear, wildflowers

Lost Creek High Route

Posted onJuly 6, 2011June 18, 2017AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

With a wedding to attend Saturday evening and the higher snow levels in a good chunk of the northern portion of the state, I wanted a trip that was a quick get-away..but one that was not overly crowded. As I Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado, Lost Creek Wilderness, wildflowers

Tip Toe Through The Pasque Flowers

Posted onJune 6, 2011August 18, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

someone and I did a short hike on the Beaver Meadows loop in Rocky Mountain National Park.  A short, but enjoyable hike on a Sunday afternoon. Widflowers and wildlife abounded. And only two people were spotted!  

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, hiking, Rocky Mountain National Park, wildflowers

Spring has come!

Posted onMay 9, 2011September 10, 2018AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in stones, and good in every thing… —William Shakespeare, AS YOU LIKE IT   someone is about to start another round of online classes.  Her time on weekends will be Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, hiking, wildflowers

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