On an episode of his beloved PBS series, painter Bob Ross once said, “we don’t make mistakes. We have happy accidents.” A budding artist growing up, I loved watching The Joy of Painting at my grandparents’ house. Whenever he whipped … Read More
Columbine Lake is somewhat of a hidden gem. Just north of the Ice Lakes Basin, and about 7 miles from Silverton just off the Million Dollar Highway, the trail is reasonably accessible but still quite lightly trafficked. The road to … Read More
Quite possibly the most recognized route in the San Juan Mountains, Ice Lakes Basin has seen its popularity soar in recent years as it continues to be touted as one of Colorado’s most scenic day hikes. Its beauty and accessibility … Read More
On our way to Durango from Grand Teton National Park, we decided to make a slight, six-hour detour to Denver to see my lifelong friend and her family. Shamefully, I hadn’t seen them in a couple of years and, of … Read More
