Author: Nathan Van Dyne
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Happy Trails: Enjoy final taste of fall on this scenic hike around Colorado lake
Lake Isabel is one of Colorado’s hidden gems, sitting high in the Wet Mountains on the border of Pueblo and Custer counties. (Video by Nathan Van Dyne) Lake Isabel Fall is a fleeting season in Colorado. For a few precious days, aspens shine in golden glory and temperatures hover somewhere near perfect. Then comes winter,…
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Happy Trails: Bagging three Colorado fourteeners in one fell swoop
Life is different above tree line. The wind blows harder. The sun shines brighter. And everything moves slower. There is, after all, a reason why trees stop growing at about 12,000 feet. Keep that in mind if you find yourself hiking through Missouri Gulch in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado. The trail is a…
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Happy Trails: Bagging three Colorado fourteeners in one fell swoop
Life is different above tree line. The wind blows harder. The sun shines brighter. And everything moves slower. There is, after all, a reason why trees stop growing at about 12,000 feet. Keep that in mind if you find yourself hiking through Missouri Gulch in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado. The trail is a…
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Happy Trails: Bagging three Colorado fourteeners in one fell swoop
Life is different above tree line. The wind blows harder. The sun shines brighter. And everything moves slower. There is, after all, a reason why trees stop growing at about 12,000 feet. Keep that in mind if you find yourself hiking through Missouri Gulch in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado. The trail is a…
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Happy Trails: Bagging three Colorado fourteeners in one fell swoop
Life is different above tree line. The wind blows harder. The sun shines brighter. And everything moves slower. There is, after all, a reason why trees stop growing at about 12,000 feet. Keep that in mind if you find yourself hiking through Missouri Gulch in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado. The trail is a…
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Happy Trails: Bagging three Colorado fourteeners in one fell swoop
Belford-Oxford-Missouri loop Life is different above tree line. The wind blows harder. The sun shines brighter. And everything moves slower. There is, after all, a reason why trees stop growing at about 12,000 feet. Keep that in mind if you find yourself hiking through Missouri Gulch in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado. The trail…
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UCCS student wins track cycling gold medal at Tokyo Olympics
Two years ago, Jennifer Valente flashed a smile when asked about her aspirations for the Tokyo Olympics. “Everyone wants to win medals, right?” Valente told The Gazette. On the final day of the Games, that smile turned golden as the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs student won track cycling’s omnium. Valente led the four-race…
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Happy Trails: This Teller County loop is easy on the eyes — and the lungs
Divide Loop Trail Higher elevations don’t always bring higher levels of difficulty. Most hikers will enjoy a high-altitude “walk in the park” at this mostly undemanding trail in Teller County. While the loop sits above 9,000 feet, the terrain is mellow — an ideal spot for trail running or a laid-back summer stroll through fields…
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Divide Loop Trail: This Teller County loop is easy on the eyes — and the lungs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Higher elevations don’t always bring higher levels of difficulty. Most hikers will enjoy a high-altitude “walk in the park” at this mostly undemanding trail in Teller County. While the loop sits above 9,000 feet, the…
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Divide Loop Trail: This Teller County loop is easy on the eyes — and the lungs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Higher elevations don’t always bring higher levels of difficulty. Most hikers will enjoy a high-altitude “walk in the park” at this mostly undemanding trail in Teller County. While the loop sits above 9,000 feet, the…