The Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains are where it got real. All of Colorado up until this point – Crested Butte, Black Canyon, Hanging Lake, were stunning and beautiful, but Rocky Mountain National Park really showcased the variety Colorado has to offer. Andy, Mike, and I arrived the night before, so seeing the mountains in… Read More Rocky Mountain National Park
Hartman Rocks Starting our morning with coffee and chai teas, we prepared for what the day had in store for us. First on the agenda was Hartman Rocks, a hangout spot near Gunnison, Colorado. The drive up was a little too steep for me, but it was worth it. The rock formations were beautiful, with… Read More Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Gunning for Gunnison After getting a small sample of Colorado, Gunnison was first on our road trip objective. Andy, Mike, and I planned to arrive by nightfall but with a late start, the three and a half hour drive didn’t seem like enough time for a decent hike. We got farther from Denver, with the mountains… Read More Checking Out Crested Butte, Colorado
Overambition In planning my trip to visit my buddies Andy and Mike in Denver, I planned a bit too overambitious. It had been since six months prior since I’ve gone on a trip (to South Africa), so I wanted to get a lot done. I thought in a week we could drive down to White Sands,… Read More Dinosaurs in Denver, Colorado