Douglas Reservoir – In A Colorado Minute (Week 286)
Douglas Reservoir, often also called Douglas Lake, is a State Wildlife Area just north of Fort Collins in Larimer County, off county road 60. The reservoir’s big attraction truly is the wildlife: lots…
Tucson (Arizona) – In Another Minute (Week 284)
Tucson, the second largest city in Arizona, is nestled in-between several mountain ranges in the Sonoran Desert. It may also have become my favorite quick getaway from Colorado – not only because my…
Staten Island Ferry Views – In A Brooklyn Minute (282)
The Staten Island Ferry is one of the best New York City tourist attractions and locals’ excursions – besides providing necessary public transportation between the boroughs Staten Island and Manhattan. First of all,…
Driving Up Pikes Peak Highway – In A Colorado Minute (Week 279)
Driving up Pikes Peak Highway is simply exhilarating. The Colorado mountain Pikes Peak is the highest mountain in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains – with the summit being at 14,115 feet…
Elbe River Ships – Willkomm Höft (Germany) – In Another Minute (277)
Willkomm Höft on the Elbe River in Wedel, Germany, is where the big ships are greeted and bid farewell as they enter or exit the Hamburg Harbor. For large ships, the restaurant Schulauer…
1964 Ford Fairlane 500 – In A Colorado Minute (Week 266)
Please meet Fitzgerald “Fitz” Ford Fairlane, the black (and red) 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 that came into my life during week 266. I’ve always been enamored with classic cars – as you can…
Needles Highway (South Dakota) – In Another Minute (Week 252)
Needles Highway is the most impressive road that I have driven on – so far. Located in Custer State Park, along South Dakota Highway 87, Needles Highway is part of the Peter Norbeck…
Big Thompson Canyon Winter Drive – In A Colorado Minute (Week 249)
What makes the Colorado winter so beautiful is the combination of clear blue skies, sunshine and snow – and, of course, the Rocky Mountains. A comfortable way to experience this perfect winter setting…
