July 10, 2018: The Lonely Flower
DrFumblefinger admires this lonely flower growing on an isolated stump in a Colorado reservoir.
DrFumblefinger admires this lonely flower growing on an isolated stump in a Colorado reservoir.
DrFumblefinger loves visiting old mining towns, of which there are many in Colorado. One of the most interesting is the town of Gold Hill, formed before Colorado had even been granted statehood.
DrFumblefinger loves to visit old mining towns. Leadville, situated high in the Colorado Rockies, was once the second largest city in Colorado. Today it is a sleepy city whose Historic District offers an interesting window into the city's past
DrFumblefinger was delighted to find this ancient fire truck sitting in the Colorado mountain town of Gold Hill.
Gumbo was visiting an excellent museum in Denver, its Nature and Science Museum. The museum has many galleries as part of its permanent exhibits and featured two interesting exhibits when DrFumblefinger visited, one on the Dead Sea Scrolls and one on Nature's Bioluminescence.
With the end of its last smoking lounge, Denver leaves only four major U.S. airports with smoking areas.
Samantha takes us along as she explores some of the most ancient Native American dwellings.
Memories of the past, as Samantha takes us to visit Boulder's original Union Pacific depot.
Airport officials, already working on an expansion plan, have asked the city to approve even more gates.
Samantha visits a Colorado spa where she had a great time except for one little incident...
A whimsical sculpture in Denver caught Samantha's interest; she shares views of it in different lights and times.
Join Samantha for an excursion to the San Juan Mountains, and to this scenic pass on the Continental Divide.
It's a 105-foot cascade that's 'pretty darn cool;' waterfall-lover Samantha says it's worth the hike!
A fun attraction in Boulder is a visit to the Celestial Seasons factory. Here you can sample free tea blends, take a free factory tour, and learn about the company's history. There's a fascinating display of original art and teapots available.
There is nothing like a train trip, except a scenic fall train trip in October for your birthday. Samantha takes us along for the party.