Category: Outdoors
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Spring Hikes, and Riding Again
I have not been very active over the last couple of years, and it’s taken its toll on my health. Last summer I found any excuse to not go out and walk, hike, or ride my bike. It was mostly a combination of “it’s hot” and “it’s windy”. But I live in Colorado, even when…
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Off-roading in the Pike National Forest
I have posted a larger gallery of the trip on ev-15.com I took my new Jeep Wrangler out last Saturday for my first real off-road driving experience. I drove west on US 285, over Kenosha Pass, and then south on Colorado Route 77 along Tarryall Creek towards Highway 24. I’ve taken this route a couple…
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Exploring Colorado SH 67
It was hot in Denver this weekend, so I thought I’d head out of town and up a little higher to do some exploring and take some pictures. I decided to head to Sedalia and take a scenic drive along State Highway 67 down along the South Platte River. The highway still doesn’t continue straight…
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Hiking in South Valley Park
Although the spring afternoon was threatening rain, I took a chance and drove down the Jeep to South Valley Park for a short hike and some photos of the rock formations. I’ve been here a number of times before, but I enjoy how it changes through the seasons. I had good luck, and no rain.…
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Arizona: Phoenix and Agua Fria National Monument
I flew down to Arizona for a long weekend with my friends Alex and Danielle (and Bomber Dog). After a couple days in the Scottsdale area we loaded up Alex’s military surplus M1078 LMTV and Danielle’s Jeep with camping gear and telescopes and headed north up to the Tonto National Forest and Agua Fria National…
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An Early Season Bicycle Tune-up
It’s only January, but the riding days have already started here in Denver. We had good weather the last two weekends, and it looks like mid to high 40s and sunny again this weekend. This good news means I’m itching to get out and ride, and to actually put real miles on my old Trek…
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Colorado’s Quality of Light
I’ve lived in Colorado for almost 5 years. In my second life I’m a photographer, and the light here has fascinated me almost since my first day in Denver. There is something unique about the light in Colorado. On a clear day from Denver the mountains are truly stunning. In the early morning light the…
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I Went Down to the River
It’s a remarkably warm December here in Iowa. Last night what should have been a huge snowstorm was just a lot of rain. Before that we’ve had sunny 50 degree days. This weather belongs in Denver, not Ames. But we have it, so I guess the answer is to work with it. I grew up…
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First Photo Walk Without a Camera
It was another gorgeous day in Colorado. During TAGTOBER 2011 I started taking long weekend walks to Cherry Creek State Park, down the road from my apartment. Any trip to the park meant at least a 2 to 3 mile walk, and I found this a very pleasant way to combine finding a picture for…
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Thanksgiving Morning Ride
I think this is a good way to start the holiday morning. It’s nicer out there than it has a right to be. — Steve
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