Were it not for visionaries like General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs, who realized early in the town's history that precious land needed to be set aside to preserve and protect forever, it is unlikely that his generous gifts, which included North Cheyenne and Bear Creek Canyons, as well as Monument Valley … Continue reading The Enchanted Garden
It is a human trait to be attracted to beautiful natural locations, and Manitou Park in Teller County, north of Woodland Park, along Colorado Highway 67, is no exception. The broad mountain valley parallels Trout Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River, and is bounded in the east by the Rampart Range, and in … Continue reading Dr. Bell’s Retreat
Out of a ten day camping trip to New Mexico this spring, my husband and I spent two days at the National Wildlife Refuge of Bosque del Apache. Its environment is intricately linked with the nearby Rio Grande, a major migratory route, and is best known for the overwintering of myriad Sandhill Cranes, Snow Geese, plus a … Continue reading A Bird Lover’s Dream
The spring and fall migrations of Sandhill Cranes through Colorado’s San Luis Valley count among our state’s most highly anticipated annual spectacles for nature lovers. In March 2011, my family and I witnessed spring migration for the first time during the annual Monte Vista Crane Festival, and I returned for a second visit in 2014. … Continue reading Monte Vista
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