Watson Lake – In A Colorado Minute (Week 329)
Watson Lake is an almost hidden gem in the town of Bellvue, a few miles north-west of Fort Collins, Colorado. The 44-acre Watson Lake State Wildlife Area doesn’t just feature the lake. It…
Red Rocks – In A Colorado Minute (Week 237)
It seems that most people know Red Rocks as a music venue. But it’s also a large park that is very worth exploring. So when Scott and I had tickets for concerts on…
Riverbend Ponds, Fort Collins – In A Colorado Minute (Week 325)
The Riverbend Ponds Natural Area in Fort Collins is just one of many oases found within the city limits. But this one is one of my favorites. Riverbend Ponds Natural Area hovers on…
Fort Collins – In A Colorado Minute (Week 318)
Fort Collins is a college town in Northern Colorado that gets mentioned on many Best Cities in the US lists. It’s also the town where I currently live. Fort Collins in Larimer County…
Dog Catching Snow (Whiskey Business 4) – In A Colorado Minute (Week 299)
It’s not a secret that dogs love snow – and Whiskey Dog is certainly not the only dog catching snow. But maybe, just maybe she’s the one dog that loves catching snow the…
Greyrock (Part 2: The Summit) – In A Colorado Minute (Week 311)
The Greyrock Mountain summit must be the most rewarding summit in the vicinity of Fort Collins, Colorado. It not only offers views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains and the big sky above the…
Cañon City and Florence – In A Colorado Minute (308)
Cañon City and Florence are two charming old towns east of the Rocky Mountains, in Fremont County, Colorado. Cañon City and Florence were both established around 1860. The remaining buildings from the late…
Frozen River (Cache La Poudre River) – In A Colorado Minute (Week 304)
A frozen river, with its clear water breaking through the white ice, all of it glistening in the sunshine, is a special perk of Colorado winters. Only 15 minutes north-west of Fort Collins,…