Author: Mary Jane
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People I’ve met …
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I’m having trouble uploading pictures from my time at Arches today so I thought I would share some experiences of people I’ve met. On the trail … No one walks these trails in the National Parks alone! What amazed me today was the diversity of languages. I wish I was…
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Taking some time …
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I realized that I had been going and going, driving to the different parks, which are 45 – 90 minutes from my campsite. So, I decided to lay low for a couple of days and see what is around me. I was not disappointed .. yet there was part of…
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Canyonlands
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About a 45 minute drive from Arches lies another National Park, the Canyonlands. Even though it is located in proximity to Arches, there is a different feel. The beauty of the desert comes alive in various formations. While not vibrant colors, the muted colors add beauty to this environment. Recognizing…
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Arches
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This is my second trip to Arches and the visit still continues to amaze me. The land formations over thousands of years almost appear as sculptures. In fact some are named – Garden of Eden, the Courthouse, etc. (not pictured here). I hiked a few trails and will be going…
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From Grand Lake, CO to Moab, UT
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The drive here waa incredible! Going through CO and the mountains was so beautiful. The GPS took me by way of some County Roads. As I bounced along, I pictured myself in a stage coach traveling to the west :). Following the CO river as I meandered through White River…
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Grand Lake, CO
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As I complete my stay in the Rocky Mountains, let me offer you a collage of pictures. Note the one that shows the devistation of the CO fires in 2020. If you look closely, you can see little seedlings … signs of hope. Heading to Utah tomorrow!
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Aspen Grove
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When someone asked me why I wanted to start this trip in the fall, I replied that I wanted to see the Aspens in CO. Indeed I did even though they are not at their peak until the end of the month. The thing that fascinates me about the Aspens…
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Thoughts on the journey …
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Reflections … 9/9/24 I had another opportunity today to visit the east section of the Rocky Mountain National Park. The morning provided me the chance to continue my exploration. In the afternoon, I took a bike ride into Estes Park – well, okay, I walked my bike up some of…
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Trail Ridge Road
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One of the suggestions made by Ranger Nick was to drive the Trail Ridge Road. It was incredible. A good learning was to downshift on my way down so that the brakes don’t overheat. At the summit was the Alpine Visitors Center. This is the highest visitor center in the…
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“Rocky Mountain High …”
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There are no words to express the magnitude of this beauty. Driving to Estes Park, where the campground is located, was an exquisite drive. I must admit with the sun and the curvy roads, it was a bit of a white knuckle drive but the scenery was beautiful. My first…