Golden, CO
Golden, Colorado was a surprising resting place for Buffalo Bill Cody. Although his namesake Cody, Wyoming was the logical location, Buffalo Bill actually died in Colorado. He grew up there as a boy, prospecting for [...]
Great Sand Dunes Nat’l Park, CO
Great Sand Dunes is one of 27 night sky national parks. No nearby industry to pollute the air, no lights nearby to ruin your sight. The high elevation is a bonus!
Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, CO
We've been to this park, but never from the North Rim, which has about five lookouts that are a short walk from the car. There wasn't even a Ranger Station, so we didn't have to [...]
Colorado’s Aspen Loop
A grand circle Jeep trip from Glenwood Springs to Crested Butte and Gunnison, then back up to Aspen over a few days. Late September has to be the perfect time to catch these aspen trees [...]
C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Co
After only a ten minute flight from Denver, we landed at Granby Airport to try out the 100 year-old family owned C Lazy U Ranch. At 7,935 ft., the weather is a quite a bit [...]
Chaos in Denver, CO
When we planned our trip to Denver, we had no idea that we were booking a hotel that would be smack dab in the middle of the George Floyd protests - just a block away [...]
Hip Hip Ouray!
We hiked both Mesa Verde and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Parks, as well as the Perimeter Trail in Ouray. The clothing optional hot springs are just a mental picture, thank you. [...]
Moline and Denver Family
Because family is not just an important thing. It's everything! The Illinois and Colorado clans are growing up fast.
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs is rich in natural beauty. Unfortunately we caught Pike's Peak on a bad day :(
Denver and Crop Circles
Crossing over Kearney, Nebraska on our way fromIllinois to Colorado. We see such weird beauty from the air.The Rocky Mountains with a new coat of snow!Our Denver family enjoying the sunshine!Ben sporting a new sleeve [...]
Pagosa Hot Springs, Colorado
Soaking the bones in Pagosa Hot Springs, about4 hours SW of Denver. Natural geothermal springshave been mixed with cooler water to providea delightful sulphur soak overlooking the San Juan River.There are 23 pools! They take [...]
Westminster, CO: Pilatus Owners and Pilots Association Conference
We go to POPA to learn about system upgrades, engine performance, and sharpening pilot skills.But sitting in a classroom makes boring pictures, so here's the other cool stuff :)Mmmmm. Chocolate airplane...This artist painted a Pilatuswith his [...]