(Grand Lake CO) The west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Kawuneeche Valley, promised abundant wildlife and fewer tourists. Both were appealing to me. Together with a ‘first-come’ campground at the foot of the 12,000ft plus Never Summer Mountains I was hopeful for a rewarding few days. The Arapaho called it Kawuneeche, meaning […]
(Lamoille NV) The Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway went 12 miles up into the Ruby Mountains climbing almost 3,000 ft and ending at a parking area at 8,800. Several peaks over 11,000 ft were visible along the way. Referred to as the “Alps of Nevada”, it certainly had that look and feel. The paved road had […]
(Ruby Valley NV) The snow capped Ruby Mountains extended for miles just to the west of US-93 as I drove north. At Hastings Cut-off, I turned onto NV-229 and headed toward the peaks. It passed by mostly ranches with a few access roads into the forest and mountains. Secret Pass Turning south at the mountains […]