(Carbondale CO) The Wild West Rodeo was small compared to some more well known pro events. But, it was just what I wanted. It’s all about testing the skills of cowboys and cowgirls with livestock in some challenging events. Throw in some entertainment, a rodeo clown, skilled spotters to keep everyone safe, some music, and […]
(Glenwood Springs CO) Linwood Cemetery, high atop a hill overlooking the valley, was the final resting place for two of the west’s most infamous gunslingers; Doc Holliday and Kid Curry. Realizing their graves could attract tourists, the town and historical society erected markers for them. It was a somewhat steep 1/2 mi hike up to […]
(Grand Lake CO) The last hike on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park was to Adams Falls. Described as a “small, pleasant waterfall” it was that and more. With jagged rock walls on either side, and several tumbling cascades, it was delightful. A rock overlook provided easy viewing up and downstream, as did […]