Share Album Published June 18, 2023 Pea Ridge National Military Park At Pea Ridge, 16,500 Rebels attacked 10,500 Union soldiers. The Union general was expecting an attack from the south, so he arranged his front accordingly, with his field hospital, supplies, and so forth to the north. But the rebels made an audacious maneuver and attacked from the north. General Curtis had just enough time to completely rearrange his troops – no small task. The Union won. Confederate casualties were about double that of the Union. Missouri was never again threatened. See more in National Parks
Share Album Published October 23, 2022 Marigold Lake Trailhead: Bear Lake Gorge Distance: 3.9 mi Elevation Change: 770' (net) Take the trail from Bear Lake to Odessa Lake. Leave the trail in the large talus field about a third of a mile after the trail makes its sharp turn to the north (near Lake Helene). Scramble over the talus to about 10,400' elevation and descend a shallow gully (still talus). Keep an eye peeled for the lake, as it is small and well hidden.
Share Album Published September 29, 2022 Spotted at the Track Cars I've driven at the track, had rides in at the track, professional drivers I've met, or interesting or unusual cars. All at High Plains Raceway unless otherwise specified.
Share Album Published September 16, 2022 Fern Lake (4 new items) Trailhead: Fern Lake Distance: 3.8 mi Elevation Change: 1,390' The Fern Lake trail starts off very gently, gaining only 150' in the first 1.7 miles to the Pool. From the Pool to Fern Falls is another nine tenths of a mile gaining only another 500'. The trail then climbs steadily through the forest. Just before the cresting a final rise, the trail junctions with the spur trail to Spruce Lake.
Share Album Published September 13, 2022 Lake Haiyaha (3 new items) Trailhead: Bear Lake Via: Dream Lake Distance: 3.3 mi Elevation Change: 1,040' At Dream Lake the trail branches - Emerald to the right, Haiyaha to the left. The trail rises above Dream Lake (sometimes visible through thick trees) before coming to a rocky outcroping affording a nice view of Longs Peak. After the trail junction (with the unimproved trail that descends to the Mills/Loch trail junction), continue to the right. The trail goes through a boulder field before ending at the lake.
Share Album Published August 30, 2022 Lake of the Clouds (8 new items) Trailhead: Colorado River Distance: 7.0 mi Elevation Change: 2,390' Hike north from the trailhead to the Red Mtn trail junction. Turn west and cross the Colorado River. The trail makes three stream crossings before arriving at the Grand Ditch. Continue north and cross the ditch at Big Dutch Creek. This trail peters out in a boulder field. Climb the grassy ramp to the right of the falls to reach the lake.