I had thought that shooting off fireworks in a nation park was stupid – how about firing a cannon and at a person! A cyclist traveling along the Colorado Trail near Durango was hit by cannon fire last Sunday. By the news coming out, it looks like a dangerous prank perpetrated by a group of teenagers who where camping just off the trail. No projectiles were in the cannon other than a chemical soaked gauze. The Durango Herald said that “Particulate from the blast lodged in Altman’s legs and arms.” For more info, read the Durango Herald Article
In Colorado? I grew up in the Midwest. So, when I moved to Colorado, I was surprised to see fence rows without poison ivy. In fact, I was relieved because I’m incredibly allergic to it. While it’s not prevalent in Colorado, it’s alive and well. The best way to deal with its toxic leaves is to know how to avoid it, and if you get it, to know how to treat it. Read More
Doesn’t exist! Well, at least not yet. And maybe I’m asking for too much, something like Marty Bartholomew’s Flyfisher’s Guide to Colorado that details trails, and hatches, flows, and info on how to get there. It would be comprehensive and…well…a lot like Dayhikes Near Denver. But for now, the best fly fishing site on Colorado is still a book.
Why Not? Here’s my theory on why no one has done it. Read More
B urying my thermos in the snow, I then came back for it 4 hours later. Thinking that my hot chocolate had cooled down a bit, I took a quick swig only to burn my lips. I bought this thing because it was good, but I didn’t realize it was THAT good! Travel mugs are ubiquitous. All of us have bought, used, and borrowed a couple dozen different kinds. Most of them are an utter disappointment.
Here is what I was looking for: something that I could pour coffee in, drive an hour to work, open up and watch the steam come out. I’ll admit that I’m a coffee snob – really, I just like it to be hot and fresh. I remembered one travel mug that stood above them all. Read More
I had just zipped up my sleeping bag, let out that long sigh before falling asleep, when I heard a loud crackling sound. “Barry, did you hear that?”, I said to one of my buddies who had not yet fallen asleep. “Yeh, sounds like something out in the woods – dragging something…something big.” Silence. Then a loud BANG rang off the walls of Mt. Tijeras, across the lake, then echoed for several long seconds into the night. Fireworks. Who hikes in seven miles with fireworks?
Looking back, I wish I had bucked my comfort, threw on my pants and searched these guys out. There was a fire ban in Great Sand Dunes National Park that weekend. Read More
The Colorado Department of Wildlife really hit one out of the park here! This is an interactive map of over 100 of the best places to take your children fishing in Colorado.
Here is how they choose the best Colorado Lakes and rivers for kid’s fishing: “Among the criteria applied were location, ease of access to the site and the shore or bank, open areas for casting, chances of catching fish, facilities (camping, biking, hiking, canoeing, picnic areas, restrooms), and other area attractions.”
The map gives you the following info: species of fish at the location, nearest town, basic directions, and a short description.
Go check it out at the 101+ Places to Take a Kid Fishing in Colorado Map
I happened upon an excellent site today: Colorado Birding Trail. This is a prime example of what people can create when they work together. It is a cooperative effort of Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado Audubon, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, Colorado Field Ornithologists, Colorado State Parks, and Playa Lakes Joint Venture.
What’s so great about this Colorado birding site?
If you are a birdwatcher in Colorado and need to find a trail, this is a great place to start!
