Category: Camping
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Tacos and Denver Gardens
Magpies don’t inhabit the eastern states, so we are fascinated by these loud and active birds. Related to Jays and Crows, these gregarious, showy, fliers are omnivores who don’t appear to have a fear of humans. Beth has wanted me to get a photo of one for a while, and this Black Billed Magpie cooperated. While we…
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Rocky Mountain NP and Denver
Waking up to a brisk 44° morning, the plan for today is for a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. We should be able to work up an appetite so we can explore the culinary side of Denver later in the day. Beth greeted her nephew Sean as I was up on the hill looking…
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Cherry Creek
Urban Steam was the spot for our farewell brunch with Jack and Sue. We had a great time catching up on all the changes in their lives. Thanks so much for sharing your backyard with us! Love the Urban Steam logo. It would have fit right in to the Steamworks themed robotics competition we participated in…
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Red Rocks, Olives and Pizza
Red Rock Canyon is another jewel in the Colorado Springs park system. Jack and Sue took us out on the trails through beautiful sandstone canyons. A small lake provides water for birds and plants. The red and green in the park contrast with the white of Pike’s Peak in the background. Dainty wildflowers popped up…
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Air Force, Mines, and Firefighters
It’s the day before graduation and, thanks to friends Jack and Sue, we are getting a tour of the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Exiting the car, a fast moving shadow passed overhead. Looking up we saw a B1 Bomber performing a low level flyover for parents at the stadium! I was too…
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Garden of the Gods
This is our first full day visiting with Jack and Sue, long-time friends from our time in Michigan. Sue loves her backyard and we headed out to understand why. It wasn’t long before sandstone spires emerged in the distance. Colorado Springs has an amazing City Park named Garden of the Gods. A visitor’s center and…
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