The Bierstadt Lake Download Highlights: Peeks of peaks, view of Sprague Lake & Continental Divide, beautiful glacial lake, some wildlife. Travel Time (from Urban Centers to Park/Trailhead): Slightly under two hours from Denver. Nearby Supplies and Gas: Estes Park (10 miles northeast). Difficulty: There is...
One of the joys of a recent visit to Rocky Mountain National Park was watching a young elk buck splish-splash in one of the Sheep Lakes. Often, Bighorn Sheep visit the lakes for the salt deposits in the soil. There were no Bighorn Sheep this...
The hike is not overly taxing, and delivers on wildlife and scenery, not to mention the payoff waterfalls. The drive along Bear Lake Road, also scenic and host to abundant wildlife, is a large part of the experience. The Alberta Falls Download Highlights: Forested, including...
