Tracking My Passport to Your National Park The most famous in this region is the Great Smoky Mountains. Vastly different from the Rocky Mountains I’ve grown accustomed to here in CO. The Smoky Mountains have a round and majestic vibe that makes it feel like a nice, relaxing day in the mountains. Alabama Birmingham Civil … Continue reading Southeast Region
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Rocky Mountain Region
Tracking My Passport to Your National Park Now that I live in Colorado, I frequently visit Rocky Mountain National Park. I was excited to also excited to finally cross off the Great Sand Dunes this summer. I've also stopped by the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, and the Grand Tetons. I have an excellent opportunity to … Continue reading Rocky Mountain Region
Tracking My Passport to Your National Parks
I love history and love to learn about history! I think we can learn so much about history to either see what worked or what changed and why and how to avoid the same events in the future. The National Park Service provides outstanding sites throughout the US where history is preserved and celebrated. In … Continue reading Tracking My Passport to Your National Parks
Rocky Mountain National Park & Bear Lake, Colorado – June 3rd, 2023
Rocky Mountain National Park [RMNP] is a classic national park. Yellowstone/Grand Tetons probably just edges out over RMNP because they have black and grizzly bears. But the wildlife diversity at RMNP is something to behold. You’ve got pika, marmot, mule deer, big horn sheep, elk, moose, and a small amount of bear and mountain lion. … Continue reading Rocky Mountain National Park & Bear Lake, Colorado – June 3rd, 2023
Sombrero Stables, Colorado – August 2021, 1-hour Trail Ride Near Estes Park
Estes Park, CO (Sombrero Stables), August 6, 2021 I’ve ridden at Sombrero Stables back in 2014 when I was visiting Colorado for a softball tournament. Back then, there was a delicious steak dinner option where you rode the horses about halfway around the trail up a small mountain. There waiting, was your steak to eat … Continue reading Sombrero Stables, Colorado – August 2021, 1-hour Trail Ride Near Estes Park
The Great Sand Dunes – July 2023
I’ve lived in Colorado for almost two and a half years now. I live a reasonable amount of rock skips away from Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and have gotten very used to making last-minute impromptu weekend trips. During one of my meanders through the gift shop in October of 2021, I found the Passport … Continue reading The Great Sand Dunes – July 2023
Scenic Byhorse 