Leadville and Independence Pass

I spent a few days in Leadville visiting friends, sightseeing, and riding the Leadville Railroad. This is the 641 steam engine on display in the parking lot of the Leadville Railroad. I rode the train and enjoyed the panoramic views of the Arkansas River Valley, forest, & Colorado’s highest peaks. I took a day trip …

Big Bend National Park

Here are some of the best shots I got while exploring Big Bend. I got snow twice in 4 days during the “Big Chill of 2021” that swept down the middle of the country. From my campsite at Stillwell Ranch Store & RV Park, I drove down FM2627 to the Rio Grande River and the …

flowers, fog and mountains

Glacier National Park

Here’s a few of my best shots of Glacier. I drove the “Going to the Sun” road a couple times to get photos in different light. I’ve only scratched the surface when it comes to exploring the park!

hot spring and lake

Yellowstone South Entrance

I took a day trip to Yellowstone on May 25th only a week or so after they had the snow cleared and the road open. There are lots of company’s doing rafting trips down the Snake River and canoeing and kayaking on local ponds, etc.