Written on April 23, 2011
Note- It is named “Florissant Fossil Beds”, NOT “Fluorescent Fossil Beds”. Florissant is a french word for “flowering”; the fossils do not glow. Day: 8 Miles: 1,434 Location: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and Garden of the Gods Park Three fossilized redwoods in central Colorado So I’m actual...
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Written on April 23, 2011
Day: 7 Miles: 1,394 Location: Mt. Elbert, 14,440ft, Colorado (Highest Point in the Rockies and Colorado) The insanely rugged summit of Mt Elbert! My goodness, the Rockies are a whole new ballgame for me. Three years ago when I bought my mountaineering boots, the biggest decision point the salesman asked me was “Well, do you...
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Written on April 23, 2011
Day: 6 Miles: 1,266 Location: The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado My new favoirte National Park After a long drive up from Durango, I crashed in the National Park and paid $6 for a campsite. Its wonderful to know there are still parks that offer campsites for six bucks a night. Most...
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Written on April 21, 2011
Day: 5 Miles: 1,033 Location: Mesa Verde National Park, Southwestern Colorado The largest ancient Puebloan settlement ever unearthed After a most pleasant night spent in the San Juan Mountains, I drove off to Mesa Verde National Park. This is a very unique National Park because it is the only one that preserves man-made wonders as...
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Written on April 21, 2011
Day 4 Miles: 857 Location: Natural Bridges National Monument and Hovenweep National Monument, Southeastern Utah A 180 foot long Natural Bridge There simply is not a place on Earth quite like Southern Utah. The incredible natural architecture is just overwhelming at times. I think that this will always remain my favorite part of the country.Tod...
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