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Pine Valley Ranch Park: Pine Valley Ranch Loop
60 Hikes within 60 miles: denver and boulder” by Kim Lipker Visitors to Pine Valley Ranch Park can hike the trails, fish from the pond piers, ice-skate in the winter, enjoy observatory programs, and connects to Pike Valley Ranch Park enjoys a unique blend of historic and natural features, like the fact that the Narrow … Continue reading
Castlewood Canyon State Park: Inner Canyon Loop
60 Hikes within 60 miles: denver and boulder” by Kim Lipker Castlewood Canyon is the northmost portions of the Black Forest. Largely surrounded by grassland, the canyon is home to dam ruins. The Inner Canyon Loop takes hikers through a lush corridor where ponderosa pines thrive along Cherry creek as it flows to Denver. There … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain National Park: Lily Mountain
60 Hikes within 60 miles: denver and boulder” by Kim Lipker Lily Mountain is ideal for Estes Park visitors who don’t have the time or money to hike Rocky mountain national park. This is a classic alpine hike with reqarding views and a steady climb. Lily Mountain is often passed over for other hikes in … Continue reading
Button Rock Preserve: Sleepy Lion Trail
60 Hikes within 60 miles: denver and boulder” by Kim Lipker Along the river and through the woods to a beautiful lake you go. This is an exceptional hike that pleases all of the senses, from the thundering sound of water pouring from the dam, to the sparkling ripples of the lake, to the musky smell of … Continue reading
Matanuska Glacier, AK
We spotted this Glacier from the road and saw a sign that said we could walk on it. We were on the ice $40 and a short drive later. Glaciers are awesome, but the water doesn’t taste very good. Refreshingly cold, though. Here’s a map of our route: View Matanuska Glacier, AK in a larger … Continue reading