The world above timberline with its splendid views and alpine flora also abounds in various attractive high-altitude dwellers. Chubby-cheeked ground squirrels are not the only ones. May I present myself: I am a pika and look like a furry ball with big ears. I have been described as impossibly cute and won't raise any objections … Continue reading I’m All Ears
At 6,800 feet (2.070 meters), Colorado has the highest average elevation of all US states, thanks to 58 peaks that exceed 14,000 feet (4.000 meters). When we were younger and fitter, my husband and I reached the summits of 20+, but it seems unlikely we will be able to enjoy the lofty views from the … Continue reading Above Timberline
This is part 6 of a series. Click here for part 1 (Overview), here for part 2 (Chaco Canyon), here for part 3 (Mesa Verde), here for part 4 (Hovenweep), and here for part 5 (Bandelier). If you have followed my blog for a while, you might remember my initial four-part series about Ancestral Puebloans from 2017 (that’s … Continue reading Ancestral Puebloans-Part 6: Chimney Rock
When in need of a title for a group of similarly-themed photos, I occasionally do an online search for “international day” of such and such. In the case of today’s blog post, I was excited to learn of the existence of the International Cloud Appreciation Day. This special day is the brainchild of the Cloud … Continue reading International Cloud Appreciation Day
I am, of course, making an assumption about the consistency of this Long-tailed Weasel’s fur, as I have never had the opportunity to touch one, and likely will never get it. But looking at this animal’s pelt, the thought suggests itself. The ground squirrel who has just made a lucky escape likely felt the weasel’s … Continue reading Velvety Weasel
