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« Gore Pass, Colorado | Home | One Article; 18,000 Spam Comments; Gone in Two Seconds » By PK | March 28, 2009 The Flat Top Scenic Byway runs from Meeker, Colorado in Rio Blanco County to Yampa, Colorado in Routt County. It consists of 82 miles, of which 40 miles is unpaved dirt or gravel roads. I do want to mention some of these roads have a washboard effect, so hang on tightly and be prepared for a bumpy ride at times. This trip is accessible by car, except for a ... Read Full Story

« Do YOU Remember??? | Home By PK | March 3, 2009 With a bright, sunny sky over our heads we left for our first excursion in awhile. I’ve been managing a c-store since mid January, doing one of my ‘flips’ as I call it, spending many of my waking hours cleaning, ordering, adding new products and waiting for the hordes of customers to flock and see my hard-earned pay as I collect their hard-earned pay. With the sound of melting snow dripping endlessly through... Read Full Story

« Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado | Home By PK | March 2, 2009 Someone asked the other day, ‘What was your favorite fast food when you were growing up?’ ‘We didn’t have fast food when I was growing up,’ I informed him. ‘All the food was slow.’ ‘C’mon, seriously. Where did you eat?’ ‘It was a place called ‘at home,” I explained! ‘Mom cooked every day and when Dad got home from w... Read Full Story

« Herds of Elk, Moffat County, Colorado | Home By PK | February 14, 2009 I can say one thing about Steamboatians…they sure know how to have fun in the middle of winter. Attending the Winter Carnival in Steamboat is sure to bring a smile to your face as you watch the many outdoor activities involving downhill skiers, children on skis being pulled by horses, obstacle courses for tykes on skis and many other contests. This cape crusader with his magic wand in hand is att... Read Full Story

« Cedar Mountain, Craig, Colorado | Home By PK | January 31, 2009 Craig, Colorado and surrounding Moffat County is winter range for the herds of elk that summer on the Flat Top Wilderness. I’ve waited a long time since moving to Colorado to see the large herds of elk that hiberate on the local ranches south of Craig. It was early December when Dalton and I began seeing an occasional elk, and by early January the herds were visible from county roads near Hwy 13, south o... Read Full Story

« Butcher Knife Canyon and Trail, Steamboat Springs, Colorado | Home By PK | January 24, 2009 Cedar Mountain is a prominent landmark located five miles northwest of Craig, Colorado. The mountain encompasses an 880-acre block of public land and represents a significant resource due to its suitability for communication facilities and proximity to the community of Craig. Cedar Mountain has an elevation of 6,500 feet, and rises 1,000 feet above the Yampa Valley providing panoram... Read Full Story

« Remember this…. | Home By PK | January 19, 2009 We recently moved back to Steamboat and now feel in the heart of things. The first place Dalton and I wanted to explore is the Butcher Knife Canyon and Trail located directly behind our house. It was a plus to renting this property as we both like to hike even in the winter. So, we borrowed Vinnie and off we went. I don’t know who is more anxious to get going….Vinnie or Dalton. Steamboat has approximately 2... Read Full Story

« Strawberry Park Hot Springs Review, Steamboat, Colorado | Home By PK | January 17, 2009 The famous dinosaur in Steamboat wearing a saddle. I took this picture the first week I moved to Steamboat back in June 2008, which is also the time I started this website. Since moving here, I’ve occupied my time as a freelance photographer and writer. I’ve also hiked, hunted, snowshoed, traveled, and enjoyed many activities Colorado has to offer. I’ve been waiting f... Read Full Story

« Winter Activities at Fish Creek Falls, Steamboat Springs, Colorado | Home By PK | January 7, 2009 One day last fall Dalton and I decided we would hike up to Strawberry Park Hot Springs as there were several trails leading to the hot springs. At the last minute we changed our plans and drove up. That was a decision we were glad we made. My mind was filled with wonderful images, glamorous pools of steeping hot mineral waters… “What?”, was my first response ... Read Full Story