Discovering Colorado Galleries

Exploring Boulder (Oct 2007) : During our stay in Boulder, we visited friends and did several hikes (Salinas Peak, Green Mountain, Royal Arch, Eldorado Park). We also enjoyed shopping and eating at the weekly Saturday farmers' market. Great time, can't wait to go back!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulder,_Colorado

Exploring Boulder (Oct 2007)

During our stay in Boulder, we visited friends and did several hikes ( ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2008 3:06pm PST

Snowstorm in Nederland (Oct 2007) : While we stayed with our friends in Nederland (little town outside of Boulder, up in the mountains), we got the first snowstorm of the season. It was fun!

Snowstorm in Nederland (Oct 2007)

While we stayed with our friends in Nederland (little town outside of ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2008 4:49pm PST

Rocky Mountain National Park (Oct 2007) : We did 2 wonderful hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. For the first one, we started in Bear Lake. For the 2nd one, we hiked to Mills Lake & Loch Lake. They were both great! http://www.nps.gov/romo/ http://www.geocities.com/yosemite/3233/rmnp.html

Rocky Mountain National Park (Oct 2007)

We did 2 wonderful hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. For the fi ...

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Climbing to Pikes Peak (Nov 2007) : In November 2007, we took the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the summit (14,110 feet). The views were great. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikes_Peak http://www.pikespeakcolorado.com/GeneralInformation.htm The last photo gives a view of Royal Gorge Bridge, a tourist attraction near Canon City. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Gorge_Bridge

Climbing to Pikes Peak (Nov 2007)

In November 2007, we took the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the summit (14 ...

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Hiking around Crested Butte (Nov 2007) : We really enjoyed staying in the little town of Crested Butte. We did 2 beautiful hikes (one along the Copper Creek and the Oh Be Joyful trail). We would like to go back earlier in the season for some mountain bike rides. http://www.crestedbutte.govoffice2.com/

Hiking around Crested Butte (Nov 2007)

We really enjoyed staying in the little town of Crested Butte. We did ...

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Black Canyon of the Gunnisson National Park (Nov 2007) : No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. To read more: http://www.nps.gov/blca/

Black Canyon of the Gunnisson National Park (Nov 2007)

No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer wa ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 9:48am PST

Hiking around Telluride (Nov 2007) : Telluride, a former mining camp, is now a popular skiing destination. Its numerous festivals are also big attractions (Film Festival, Bluegrass Festival...) In November, the town is very quiet and the hike we did was great. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telluride,_Colorado http://www.telluridefilmfestival.com/ http://www.bluegrass.com/telluride/

Hiking around Telluride (Nov 2007)

Telluride, a former mining camp, is now a popular skiing destination. ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 10:01am PST

Million Dollar Highway (Ouray-Silverton), Nov 2007 : The Million Dollar Highway is a 12 mile portion of the San Juan Skyway between Silverton and Ouray. This area of the San Juan Mountains are referred to as "The Switzerland of America". The origin of the name Million Dollar Highway is disputed. There are several legends of its origin from "it cost a million dollars a mile" to build in the 1920's to it contains "a million dollars" in gold ore in the fill dirt. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_550 From Silverton, we rode our mountain bikes on the Alpine Loop Ride (only a short portion was open in November). http://ebussilvertonws.ebusbuilder.com/index.asp?documentid=386 We stopped to take photos of the ghost towns along the way (Mayflower Mill, Howardsville & Eureka).

Million Dollar Highway (Ouray-Silverton), Nov 2007

The Million Dollar Highway is a 12 mile portion of the San Juan Skyway ...

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Enjoying Durango (Nov 2007) : We really enjoyed staying in Historical Downtown Durango, close to the train station. Listening to music at the Diamond Belle Saloon was very entertaining. But riding our mountain bikes was the best. To see more photos: http://cbarreb.smugmug.com/gallery/4238771#248002891

Enjoying Durango (Nov 2007)

We really enjoyed staying in Historical Downtown Durango, close to the ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 3:27pm PST

Colorado National Monument (Spring 2005) : Biking in Colorado National Monument is really fun and challenging. http://www.nps.gov/colm/

Colorado National Monument (Spring 2005)

Biking in Colorado National Monument is really fun and challenging. h ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2006 9:41pm PST

Mesa Verde National Park (Spring 2005) : We did a guided visit of Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde. Really worth it!! http://www.nps.gov/meve/

Mesa Verde National Park (Spring 2005)

We did a guided visit of Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde. Really worth it!! ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2006 9:36pm PST