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
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
Rainy Day Reflections 