On January 21 a group of six participants braved the cold and howling winds for a snowshoe trip on the Grand Mesa. The photograph that we used to advertise the trip was of a nice sunny day with bright blue skies accentuating pure white snow and a view off the mountain [...]
Range Creek Trip in Utah by Mel Morris
September 23-24, 2011
We top the 9,000-foot ridge and see the tavaputs (beautiful sunrise, Ute). The sun’s rays highlight the east-facing slopes where the trees are changing color. The maples are so red that your eyes hurt to look at them. Yes, I said maples–Big-tooth maples. Orange, yellow, [...]
Hard to believe that in just a few miles of hiking you’ll see the oldest rock formation in western Colorado, evidence of massive sand dunes that once covered the area, radioactive rocks that now house dinosaur bones and learn a thing or two about the sheep and cattle wars in Mesa County.
But that is exactly [...]
“Leadville is a special place…a treasure…a gem in the middle of Colorado. Located within easy driving distance from Denver and Colorado Springs, along the Top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway, Leadville is a legendary frontier mining town with seventy square blocks of Victorian architecture, an adjacent 20 square miles of mining district, and [...]
Our annual trek through Rattlesnake Canyon was May 1. Great hike, great scenery, great companionship. Join us the next time so you can take it all in, too.
We’ve got tons of other trips - local as well as far away. Check ‘em out here!
Canyonlands by Night… Canadian Rockies… Museums of Utah… Crow Canyon… Telluride… The Alaska Experience… Black Canyon of the Gunnison Hike… Leadville… Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta… Durango Adventure… Grand Canyon and Havasupai…
Trips far away and in our own backyard.
We make the travel arrangements, do the driving, include many meals and admissions - and, last but not least, [...]
Come along on this incredible trip as we explore western Canada. We will fly to Vancouver and begin our journey via rail (Vancouver to Banff). From Banff we will travel by motorcoach. Key sites include: Yoho Park, Lake Louise, Banff and gondola ride, Glacier and Icefields Helicopter Tour, great hotels, and beautiful scenery. We’ll head [...]
County Commissioner Steve Acquafresca will present a lecture about Alaska’s fish and wildlife on May 13 at 6:30 pm at the Whitman Educational Center. The talk will focus on Baranof Island including the towns of Sitka and Port Alexander and will discuss the cultures, people and wilderness of the area.
Thursday, May 13
6:30 pm
Whitman [...]
Grand Canyon and Havasupai
May 3-7
Ever heard of the Grand Canyon paradise? Havasu Canyon is the home of the Havasupai Indian reservation, and within the walls of the canyon are some of the most spectacular water falls and aquamarine rivers you will ever see. BEAUTIFUL. We’ll backpack 7 miles into the canyon, camp and then explore. [...]
Join us as we travel to Western Canada to explore Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, Banff and many other incredible sites via rail and motorcoach.
We’ll have more details soon!
For more information, please call (970) 261-8137.