Tag: pulse
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Sassy meowing signals catbirds near the cattails | Words on Birds
My favorite local birding spot is Manitou Lake. Many unique birds can be seen around the lake and if you hear meows coming from the wetland, it is surely a catbird and not a feline. I have seen the gray catbird a few times here and there around Teller County, even a migrant in the…
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The journey is the destination at Horn Fork Basin | Take a Hike
Destination hikes provide motivation for hiking excursions, like a trip to a summit or alpine lake. While Bear Lake is the terminus for this route, the trek up Horn Fork Basin is a long and rewarding journey that becomes the destination. The wonderful trail into the basin is well maintained and begins at about 10,000…
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The journey is the destination at Horn Fork Basin | Take a Hike
Destination hikes provide motivation for hiking excursions, like a trip to a summit or alpine lake. While Bear Lake is the terminus for this route, the trek up Horn Fork Basin is a long and rewarding journey that becomes the destination. The wonderful trail into the basin is well maintained and begins at about 10,000…
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Whooshing song of Lincoln’s sparrow emanates near running water
Songs are very helpful when identifying birds. The Lincoln’s sparrow song is a series of short notes that quickly rise and fall in pitch, with a whooshing quality that resembles the noise of rushing water. This sound quality relates to their typical habitat during the breeding season, when they are more likely to be found…
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Notch Mountain Shelter saves the day during extreme weather | Take a Hike
Notch Mountain Ridge sits well above treeline at about 13,000 feet in a precariously exposed location. In the event of poor luck or planning, the historic Notch Mountain shelter at the ridgetop provides protection against the elements with its solid rock construction, complete with lightning rods. The route to the Ridge begins on the Fall…
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Notch Mountain Shelter saves the day during extreme weather | Take a Hike
Notch Mountain Ridge sits well above treeline at about 13,000 feet in a precariously exposed location. In the event of poor luck or planning, the historic Notch Mountain shelter at the ridgetop provides protection against the elements with its solid rock construction, complete with lightning rods. The route to the Ridge begins on the Fall…
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Three perfect days in Snowmass | Such a Fine Sight to See
Ahhh-summertime! Snowmass is the perfect destination for a Colorado getaway. In late July, I was hosted by Limelight Snowmass (limelighthotels.com), along with my husband Ron and pup Gracie, for a three-day escape that is a 4-hour drive from the Pikes Peak region. Day 1 We cruised through Buena Vista, up-up-up over Independence Pass, through Aspen…
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Three perfect days in Snowmass | Such a Fine Sight to See
Ahhh-summertime! Snowmass is the perfect destination for a Colorado getaway. In late July, I was hosted by Limelight Snowmass (limelighthotels.com), along with my husband Ron and pup Gracie, for a three-day escape that is a 4-hour drive from the Pikes Peak region. Day 1 We cruised through Buena Vista, up-up-up over Independence Pass, through Aspen…
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Horseshoe Pass ascension with Peerless summit bonus | Take a Hike
Summer is the time to get above treeline and enjoy the alpine, and some routes deliver better than others, like the trek up to Horseshoe Pass that travels entirely through tundra. The route starts at about 11,500 feet where an old mining road winds up to the pass and the drive to the “trailhead” only…
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Horseshoe Pass ascension with Peerless summit bonus | Take a Hike
Summer is the time to get above treeline and enjoy the alpine, and some routes deliver better than others, like the trek up to Horseshoe Pass that travels entirely through tundra. The route starts at about 11,500 feet where an old mining road winds up to the pass and the drive to the “trailhead” only…