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Picture a Day #45 – Kawuneeche Valley
As we drove north through central Colorado toward Leadville, we paused to admire the majestic Mt. Elbert, highest peak in the state at 14,433 feet. Further north, we entered Rocky Mountain National Park, and photographed moose and Roosevelt elk in … Continue reading
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Picture a Day #44 – Colorado Rockies
Yes, we’re still in Colorado! We left the San Isabel National Forest and headed north on Highway 24, with the Arkansas River to the east and the Sawatch Range to the west. Here’s a four-part panorama, as we head toward … Continue reading
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Picture a Day #43 – Camping in the Rocky Mountains
Our campground on the San Isabel National Forest in Colorado was one of the nicest spots on our trip! I love aspen! Looking west from our campsite, toward the Continental Divide. wild iris
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Picture a Day #41- Great Sand Dunes
This was one of the highlights of our cross-country trip. It was so incredible to witness such a dramatic result of the erosion process. Driving through the San Luis Valley, and then approaching the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with huge … Continue reading
Picture a Day #39 – Crossing the Continental Divide
Here are some images captured along our route through the San Juan Mountains, as we headed toward the Continental Divide at Wolf Creek Pass in Southern Colorado. This is Treasure Falls, on Falls Creek, several miles west of the pass. As … Continue reading
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Picture a Day #38 – Heading into the Rocky Mountains
Before we left Southwestern Colorado, which was hard for me to do, a few more of the many interesting sights caught my eye. This junco was hanging around in Dolores, making some noise. Here is the Dolores River. We took leave … Continue reading
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Picture a Day #34 – A Sign in the Forest
This elevation sign is near the south entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park, along Highway 36 in northern California. It happens to be posted in my favorite part of the state! Northeastern California has such a variety of environments: forest, mountain, … Continue reading
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Picture a Day #32 – Monument Valley
When I was little, we moved into a house with a collection of Arizona Highways magazines that was left behind by the previous owners. My siblings and I used to look through them on rainy days, and cut out pictures … Continue reading
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