Monthly Archives: August 2013

Roadside America: UFO Watchtower

Posted on August 30, 2013 by theblondecoyote

The San Luis Valley is to Colorado what Roswell is to New Mexico: a remote hot spot of strange nights, unexplained lights and Unidentified Flying Objects. And it’s not a new phenomenon: in the early 1600’s Spanish explorers crossing the … Continue reading →

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Boondocking Blanca BLM

Posted on August 28, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Funny how when you don’t have anywhere specific to go, you usually end up going in circles. I’ve spent the summer driving lazy loops around southern Colorado – I have yet to make it north of I-70 – and I … Continue reading →

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Mount Bierstadt: Dogs & 14’ers

Posted on August 23, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Coming down off Mount Bierstadt, I crossed paths with one of the most obnoxious dog owners I’ve ever seen on a mountain. A man and his yellow lab were beginning the climb from Bierstadt’s shoulder up the gnarly boulder field … Continue reading →

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Me & My Shadows: Four Corners

Posted on August 19, 2013 by theblondecoyote

You may have noticed, I take a lot of pictures. I’m addicted to this 3-pound weight always hanging around my neck. If I’m outside, it’s with me and I’m always using it, come rain, shine or snow, and in all types of light. At certain … Continue reading →

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Rover Love: Journey to the Wild & Wonderful Wheeler Geologic Area

Posted on August 16, 2013 by theblondecoyote

The Wheeler Geologic Area in Colorado’s La Garita Wilderness, near the town of Creede is a little bit mythic: the rocks are otherworldly and nigh unreachable by any casual means. To visit Wheeler, you have to either hike 20 miles … Continue reading →

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Working On the Road: My Rolling Office

Posted on August 13, 2013 by theblondecoyote

I know my life must seem like a non-stop vacation, but I don’t just play hard on the road, I work hard too, making a living as a freelance science and travel writer. Much to my delight, my mobile office … Continue reading →

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A Walk In The Clouds: Three 14’ers, One Fine Foggy Day

Posted on August 5, 2013 by theblondecoyote

After reveling in my very first Burro Days in Fairplay, Colorado, I headed up the road to the tiny town of Alma – the highest town in the U.S. – and then on to the highest campground in the country … Continue reading →

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Gatorfest 2013: The World’s Only Alligator Rodeo!

Posted on August 3, 2013 by theblondecoyote

It’s finally here: Gatorfest 2013! I’ve been waiting all summer for this. Last spring, while visiting Colorado Gators in Mosca, Colorado, I saw a sign advertising the “World’s Only Alligator Wrestling Course”. I thought it was a joke, but they … Continue reading →

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Donkey Dreaming At Fairplay Burro Days

Posted on August 2, 2013 by theblondecoyote

On Sunday, I drove through Fairplay, Colorado, which I imagine is normally a pretty quiet mountain town. Not last weekend. A banner along the main drag declared it “Burro Days”  and the place was a madhouse! Traffic, people, vendors, re-enactors … Continue reading →

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Scenic Summer Highlight: Scarp Ridge & Oh-Be-Joyful!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by theblondecoyote

I get a lot of emails from people asking for help on planning their trips. I’m always happy to make a few suggestions, but the ironic thing is, I spend zero time actually planning my own trips. I just follow … Continue reading →

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