The Art of Exploration · a diary of day trips, natural places, and miscellaneous adventures

Spruce Tree House

Saturday, April 28th, 2018 in Colorado
Spruce Tree House
Spruce Tree House
Petroglyph Point Trail
Petroglyph Point
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Assortment

Horseshoe Park Overlook
Horseshoe Park Overlook
Today I made a quick trip up to Rocky Mountain National Park to renew my annual pass and to drive around the park for an hour before heading back home to catch up on laundry and cleaning.
Lichen Loop
Lichen Loop
Today I made a quick exploratory visit to Heil Valley Ranch. This was my first visit to this park and I was pleased to find that it is yet another nearby area that offers plenty of beautiful landscape, interesting geology, and many miles of trails.
Far View
Because Mesa Verde is slanted to the south, the proper geological term is cuesta, not mesa. Far View Lodge