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Spring and Butterflies
The snow is melting fast although there are still four foot piles of snowplow snow. They will take awhile, but the meadow is showing signs of green and soon the pincushion cactus will be blooming. Butterflies will soon be flitting … Continue reading
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Tagged blooming, butterflies, colors, green Hoary Comma, meadow, orange, pincushion cactus, snow, variety
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End of April – Where’s Spring?
The Rockies are getting a major snow dump. Last night was the second significant snowstorm in a week, and it is already April! It is gorgeous, it is cold, and it is icy, but I love it. It is a … Continue reading
Spring Snow
In honor of April snow-showers I am posting another photo of Hallett peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. It looks formidable in this photo which shows hikers trekking across frozen Dream Lake. The mountain is all cliff from this side, … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Colorado Winter, Landscape, Mountains, Photos, Rocky Mountain National Park
Tagged April, cliff, climb, destination, Dream Lake, Emerald Lake, expertise, Hallett, hike, hikers, hiking, mountain, peak, photo, Rocky Mountain National Park, skiing, snow, snowshoes, summer, trekking, walking, winter, wonderland
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Loch Vale Under Ice
Loch Vale is one of many lovely lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. This photo shows it in winter when it is iced over solidly enough to hike across. The trail to the lake zig zags up a steep slope, … Continue reading
Winter Design
This photo shows the crusty artistry around a Yellowstone hot pool. It is winter, frosty and steamy at the same time. Yellowstone National Park is an amazing place to visit in the winter. The snow is deep, the wildlife prolific, … Continue reading
Winter Water
You know I love waterfalls. I am telling you now that I also love snow. Put the two together and it is magic. The water is never the same as ice and snow accumulate, slowly melt, then gather a new … Continue reading
Frozen Lake #2
Twisting a bit and moving the camera yields another view of icy Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. The large lake covered with ice and snow gives only a peek at its cold water.
Posted in Colorado, Colorado Winter, Landscape, Photos, Rocky Mountain National Park
Tagged camera, Colorado, Dream Lake, ice, lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, snow, view, water
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Frozen Lake #1
Winter is here in the mountains. The high country has had some snow and the lakes are freezing. This photo was taken at the edge of Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. The small scenes are often as interesting … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Colorado Winter, Landscape, Photos, Rocky Mountain National Park
Tagged Colorado, Dream Lake, freezing, ice, lakes, mountains, photo, Rocky Mountain National Park, scenes, snow, winter
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Deer in the Yard
The deer are congregating again, another herald of winter. The does here wander in groups of about 8 to 10 throughout the winter. Before the snow they lay around the yard and garden soaking up the sun. They don’t eat … Continue reading
Fall is Over
Fall is over, whether officially or not. Snow has begun to cover the mountains and the plains with a cold, white cover. It is beautiful to look at, but hard to walk in especially when there is ice underneath. This … Continue reading