Joe Lafleur

From the intersection with Abyss Lake Trail, the Rosalie Trail climbs about 1250 feet over four miles back to Guanella Pass.

From Guanella Pass, the Rosalie Trail steadily drops down to Abyss Lake Trail, descending into hillsides covered in aspen gold.

September marks the end of the summer season and the last chance to enjoy the alpine tundra before it enters winter dormancy. At the same time, fall colors are peaking

Colorado has a bit of a split personality with flat grassy plains in the eastern half and mountains dominating the western half. The prairie falcon shares this split identity. While

This CT section is enhanced with views of treeless alpine ridges. Located in the snowy ski country of Summit County, these ridges can build healthy blankets of snow when fall

This CT section is enhanced by the jutting features of 13ers Mount Guyot and Bald Mountain. Located in the snowy ski country of Summit County, these peaks can build healthy

The hiking day ends well with a scenic drive out along Tiger Road and the Swan River Valley, with the impressive Tenmile Range lining the horizon to the west.

The male Mallard is easily the most recognizable duck species. His glossy green head is well known from ponds in city parks, but they also occur in wilder areas. They are the most common duck in Teller County, partly due to their diverse aquatic habitats, ranging from lakes to ponds to marshes and also creeks […]

About a three hours' drive from Woodland Park, the Missouri Lakes trailhead offers scenic creek valley views over a slow hike.

Urban landscaping along the Front Range has added more flowers, shrubs and trees, effectively improving habitats for some bird species, like the lesser goldfinch.