Among the Trees The gray clouds on this sunless day cast a beautiful, blue hue over the mountains. Even with all the clouds, we were able to enjoy an awe inspiring scenic drive on Colorado Highway 67 out of Woodland Park, Colorado. The Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western … Continue reading
In the center of Florissant Valley, Colorado stands the Hornbek homestead complex. Adeline Hornbek came to the area with her four children in the 1870s. Claiming land under the Homestead Act, she defied traditional gender roles to become the owner of a prosperous ranch. (NPS.gov) The Hornbek Homestead is not the one room log cabin … Continue reading
Lake George, Colorado Lake George, Colorado is a small manmade lake set in the Rocky Mountains. The lake and its town sit on Highway 24 at an elevation of 7992 feet. We passed by this gorgeous lake several times on a recent trip to take our grandson to Camp Alexander Boy Scout Camp. Several of the … Continue reading
Cripple Creek can be found in a high valley of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 9494 feet. I always like looking out over Cripple Creek before making the descent into the valley. We first visited Cripple Creek in the late 1990s after gambling had been approved by the state. The casinos were in … Continue reading
During a recent trip to Colorado, we spent an afternoon driving through the mountains. We headed north on State Highway 67 from Woodland Park. Our elevation at the beginning of our drive was 8500 feet and we continued upward as our drive continued. It wasn’t long before the air became thinner and we felt as if … Continue reading
Lake George, Colorado is a small manmade lake set in the Rocky Mountains. We came across the gorgeous lake on a recent trip to take our grandson to Camp Alexander for Boy Scout Camp. The town sits on Highway 24 at an elevation of 7992 feet. According to Uncover Colorado, the town of Lake George was established … Continue reading
