Sunflower Fields
What a beautiful time of year here in Colorado! The fields are full of crops. My favorite fields are the sunflowers! They are in bloom right now all over Eastern Colorado. All you need to do is drive a country … Read More
Marmots on Mt. Evans
I had such a great time on Mt. Evans last time I went up that I decided to go again. Well, this time was a disappoint for goats because they weren’t out anywhere. However, I was still able to enjoy … Read More
A Day at a Dairy Goat Farm: Briar Gate Farm in Longmont
Then we got to taste the goat’s milk which was actually pretty good. I’m not a huge milk fan, but it had a nice sweet flavor to it. Then onto holding the precious kids. They have the brightest blue eyes … Read More
Adventures of Dottie, the sock monkey: Boston
Can you believe I got to visit Boston?!? It was a great city and I got to sniff the roses literally. I also got to ride the T, visit Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, hang out with firemen and more! I … Read More
My first moose on the trail!
Today I had an amazing wildlife experience. One I had never experienced before. That would be spotting a moose in a field along a trail. Should I start from the beginning?? This summer I have had many friends tell me … Read More
Crested Butte: Wildflower Festival and beyond
I had an amazing time visiting a new area for me in Colorado, Crested Butte! Stayed at the hostel in town which was pretty decent. We had a private room for the 3 of us which included a queen and … Read More
A day at Brainard Lake
My 4th of July was spent hiking at Brainard Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Just outside Ward on the Peak to Peak Highway is the windy road that leads to Brainard Lake. It is a beautiful area in both … Read More
An update on the Flagstaff Wildfire
I found my way near the Flagstaff Fire this afternoon and captured some great shots of the fire fighting efforts in progress. What amazing firemen and fire women we have! There were definite flames near Shanahan Ridge, but hopefully they … Read More
Colorado Wildfires! Flagstaff
As many already know, Colorado is fighting too many wildfires in this extremely dry, hot summer! They are way too close to home for comfort and unfortunately many have lost homes in these fires. Tonight I ventured out to capture … Read More
An Amazing Morning with the Mountain Goats on Mt. Evans
I made it up Mt. Evans for the first time recently and I was so happy I did. Thankfully the sun rises early as I was up at 5am. Out the door 15 minutes later and on my way to … Read More