The trails in Matthews/Winters Park pass through the remnants of the 1860’s settlement of Mount Vernon, wind around ancient red rock formations, and traverse the geologically significant Dakota Hogback. There is so much to say about hiking in Matthews/Winters … [Read more...] about Hiking in Matthews/Winters Park Part 1: A Ghost Town and Red Rocks
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Hiking the Dakota Hogback: Matthews/Winters Park Part 2
Hiking up and across the Dakota Hogback on the east side of Matthews/Winters Park provides a good climb, views for miles, and a rocky route along an ancient ridge. This hike is so different from the trails in the western part of the park that I’ve dedicated a whole post to it in … [Read more...] about Hiking the Dakota Hogback: Matthews/Winters Park Part 2
Hiking in Steamboat Lake State Park
Hiking in Steamboat Lake State Park delivers jaw-dropping views of Steamboat Lake and mountain peaks in all directions. Walking in this picturesque park doesn’t require massive climbs or anything technical, just an appreciation for natural beauty and the serenity of the valley. … [Read more...] about Hiking in Steamboat Lake State Park
Lake Pueblo State Park: Hiking with Geology
Lake Pueblo State Park has trails on high ground, others that traverse canyons, and still others following the lake's shoreline. The bluffs and rock formations in the park are enough to turn an ordinary hiker into an amateur geologist. Learn more about Lake Pueblo State Park … [Read more...] about Lake Pueblo State Park: Hiking with Geology
Fish Creek Falls: Short Hike, Big Payoff
The hike to Lower Fish Creek Falls is so short that it maybe shouldn't even be called a hike. The payoff for just a few minutes walk is enormous for the "wow" factor of the falls themselves, which are about 20 stories high. Just outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado, … [Read more...] about Fish Creek Falls: Short Hike, Big Payoff