Now that July is wrapping up, I can say that I’ve been pleasantly surprised at just how many summer-like days we’ve been having up here. June was ridiculously nice and I didn’t expect it to last. But it did! Woot! People visiting Alaska this summer must have the impression it’s always like this. But, as […]
Hiking at Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) in the Italian Dolomites – One of my Favorites
What I’m looking for in the perfect hike is pretty simple: Good exercise Great views Something along these lines: Of course, I’ll also take anything in between – flat & easy, so-so scenery, etc. – because part of why I love to hike is just being outside. It can be very invigorating. But when everything […]
Million Dollar Highway – Silverton to Ouray, Colorado
Driving along the Million Dollar Highway is a memorable, if not white-knuckle, experience. I mean, who really needs guard rails, wide lanes and shoulders when there’s a sheer drop off on one side? Ok, most of us would prefer it, but apparently it wasn’t considered necessary. Don’t let the absence of these safety measures deter […]
Silverton, Colorado – Mini Photo Gallery
Sitting in a wide valley beneath the Rocky Mountains is the old silver mining camp of Silverton, Colorado. At first glance there’s not much to this mountain town besides a few colorful buildings along Greene Street, the main drag. But easy access to the backcountry mountain terrain makes this an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts or even […]
Driving Country Roads in Southwest Colorado
After visiting Hovenweep & the Canyons of the Ancients, we headed towards Cortez, Colorado, our pitstop for the night before visiting Mesa Verde the following morning. This part of Colorado is not well trafficked so we had the road mostly to ourselves. Near Hovenweep, the landscape was desolate and looked a bit like a moonscape […]