Tag: pulse
-
Exploring presidential homes and museums | Such A Fine Sight to See
If you have a yen for history and Americana, listen up! The National Park Service, and the National Archives and Records Administration oversee a slew of fascinating sites where you can be immersed in eras past, focusing on the captivating lives of American Presidents, their wives, and families. A few of these sites are a…
-
Exploring presidential homes and museums | Such A Fine Sight to See
If you have a yen for history and Americana, listen up! The National Park Service, and the National Archives and Records Administration oversee a slew of fascinating sites where you can be immersed in eras past, focusing on the captivating lives of American Presidents, their wives, and families. A few of these sites are a…
-
Massive snowfall creates giant South Colony puddles | Take a Hike
The South Colony basin hovers at about 12,000 feet and is surrounded by lofty peaks with sheer cliffs that dump a ton of snow into the basin over the winter. As the snow thaws and recedes the Lower and Upper lakes remain like giant puddles. Although this basin lies farther south near Westcliffe, with the…
-
Massive snowfall creates giant South Colony puddles | Take a Hike
The South Colony basin hovers at about 12,000 feet and is surrounded by lofty peaks with sheer cliffs that dump a ton of snow into the basin over the winter. As the snow thaws and recedes the Lower and Upper lakes remain like giant puddles. Although this basin lies farther south near Westcliffe, with the…
-
Go for the gold in Golden | Such a Fine Sight too See
Gotta get outta town, and go to Golden! You will find a perfect getaway less than a 2-hour drive from Colorado Springs. What awaits is one of the friendliest, most welcoming towns in Colorado. The arch spanning Washington Avenue in the historic downtown area sets the tone, and says it all: “Howdy Folks – Welcome…
-
Go for the gold in Golden | Such a Fine Sight too See
Gotta get outta town, and go to Golden! You will find a perfect getaway less than a 2-hour drive from Colorado Springs. What awaits is one of the friendliest, most welcoming towns in Colorado. The arch spanning Washington Avenue in the historic downtown area sets the tone, and says it all: “Howdy Folks – Welcome…
-
Rangers ride the trails at Mueller | Mueller Report
By Anna Urban Imagine you’re hiking one of Mueller’s trails. You hear the wind rustling the aspen leaves, the dirt crunching under your feet, a Stellar’s jay squawking in a tree above your head. As you look up at the bird, you notice a person in your peripheral vision. You realize it is a park…
-
“Greenhorn” Trail not the best fit for beginners
While the Greenhorn Trail starts out fairly easy it’s not the best fit for beginners aka “greenhorns.” After a few miles the trail enters a relentless series of switchbacks that climb about 3000 feet over the a few miles up to treeline. The route offers a great opportunity to explore the diversity of the Wet…
-
“Greenhorn” Trail not the best fit for beginners
While the Greenhorn Trail starts out fairly easy it’s not the best fit for beginners aka “greenhorns.” After a few miles the trail enters a relentless series of switchbacks that climb about 3000 feet over the a few miles up to treeline. The route offers a great opportunity to explore the diversity of the Wet…
-
Plumbeous vireo rises to the occasional sighting in Teller | Words on Birds
Most migrating bird species in Teller County are insect eaters that leave in the winter when their primary food source is unavailable. Vireos return to our area in early May when more insects are emerging. The plumbeous vireo prefers to hang out in forests and woodlands below 8000 feet, so while some squeak into the…