https://youtu.be/4W5oveHzz_o Monarch Lake, nestled in the heart of the Arapaho National Forest in Colorado, is a pristine natural gem that encapsulates the serene beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Monarch Lake offers a plethora of recreational opportunities for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The lake's trail loop is a popular hiking destination during the summer months, … Continue reading Monarch Lake ~ Winter Wonderland
Can species evolve fast enough to keep up with changing wildfire conditions? Kylie Mohr/High Country News Increasing frequent and intense fires are shaping how species change, according to a paper published last year in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution. While previous research tended to focus on a blaze’s immediate impacts — Did population numbers go up or … Continue reading Fire is Driving Animals’ Evolution
Independence Pass, located in Colorado, embodies the rugged spirit and natural beauty that defines the American West. Straddling the Continental Divide at an elevation of 12,095 feet, it is among the highest paved mountain passes in the United States and aptly named after the nearby Independence ghost town, which sprang up during the mining boom … Continue reading POTW: Independence Pass
I purchased the Alpcour Bike Indoor Trainer Stand in August 2023, because as the condition in my leg muscles (compartment pressures) and ankles (ligaments and tendons) worsened, I was at the point where I could not walk any faster than a crawl. I needed a non-weight-bearing exercise for cardio workouts, and the Alpcour Bike Indoor … Continue reading Alpcour Bike Indoor Trainer Stand
Tahoe avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving A skier at Palisades Tahoe, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics and site of a small but deadly avalanche in 2024. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli Nathalie Vriend, University of Colorado Boulder An avalanche swept up skiers at Lake Tahoe’s … Continue reading Tahoe Avalanches
Teton Sunsets, Grand Teton National Park is a breathtaking expanse of majestic peaks, pristine lakes, and abundant wildlife. Grand Teton National Park is renowned for the towering Teton Range, which rises dramatically from the Jackson Hole Valley, creating a stunning backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Grand Teton, the highest peak in the … Continue reading POTW: Teton Sunsets
Looking up toward redwoods’ crowns in Redwood Regional Park, Oakland, Calif. Gado/Getty Images Coast redwood trees are enduring, adaptable marvels in a warming world Daniel Lewis, California Institute of Technology Coast redwoods – enormous, spectacular trees, some reaching nearly 400 feet, the tallest plants on the planet – thrive mostly in a narrow strip of land … Continue reading Coast Redwood Trees