Photo of the Week – Shadow Mountain Lake

A moose sighting on Shadow Mountain Lake... One year ago we happened upon a moose while kayaking Shadow Mountain Lake. She was crossing from one of the islands dotting the southern end of lake back to shore. One never knows what surprises you'll find in nature...

18th Winter – Book Give Away

Book Signing & Giveaway: Saturday, August 10th @ 10:30am. Elk Creek Campground in Grand Lake, CO. First 20 people receive a free paperback copy! If you happen to be near Grand Lake this coming Saturday stop by and see Stella, chat with her and learn more about Collette and her story. Learn more about Stella … Continue reading 18th Winter – Book Give Away

Photo of the Day – Bull Moose

Bull Moose enjoying the willows at Base Camp

Yakima SupDawg

Yakima SupDawg Stella and I recently purchased two Isle Glider Wood Standup Paddle Boards (May 2019). Prior to that purchase, I had extensively researched the best way for us to transport the boards to and from Base Camp. We needed the ability to carry two SUPs at once, and the ability to easily swap with … Continue reading Yakima SupDawg

Photo of the Day

Bull Elk, Rocky Mountain National Park

Return to Granite Falls…

Granite Falls, located on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park, from the Green Mountain Trailhead, is about an eleven-mile out and back hike. So, what does one do on the second day of summer with the threat of rain, snow and/or thunder on the return portion of the hike? Well, Stella, who does … Continue reading Return to Granite Falls…

POTW: Granite Falls Hike