Tag Archives: Rocky Mountains

Picture a Day #47 – Saying Goodbye to the Rockies

Posted on February 16, 2012 by joanienaz

My husband and I lived and worked in Rocky Mountain National Park way back in the late 1980’s. We spent two winters on the east side, and one summer on the west side. What a treat to look out our window … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #46 – On Top of the World

Posted on February 15, 2012 by joanienaz

Our trip through Rocky Mountain National Park on Trail Ridge Road was a bit chilly for late June. We dropped twenty degrees, from 64F in the Kawuneeche Valley to 44F near the Alpine Visitor Center. Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous motorway in the US, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #45 – Kawuneeche Valley

Posted on February 14, 2012 by joanienaz

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

Posted on February 13, 2012 by joanienaz

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 #42 – North into the Rockies

Posted on February 11, 2012 by joanienaz

As we drove north through the San Luis Valley, the clouds closed in, and we experienced a little June snow. Later, we discovered a peaceful campsite on the San Isabel National Forest, which happened to be on the opposite side of the … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #38 – Heading into the Rocky Mountains

Posted on February 7, 2012 by joanienaz

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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