Mesa Verde National Park – Montezuma County, CO

Written by Kyle A couple weeks ago we had planned to go to visit Mesa Verde National Park in Southwest Colorado. At that time we were hoping the government shutdown would be over, but at the time I am writing this it is still dragging on. We were not sure what to expect but as we already made arrangementsContinue reading “Mesa Verde National Park – Montezuma County, CO”

Phoenix Park Waterfall – Creede, Colorado

Written by Kyle Bee and I decided to head up to check out Phoenix Park Waterfall, only of the many waterfalls in the Creede, CO area, but one we had not yet visited. We did a quick map download on AllTrails and headed towards Willow Creek. We read that it was about 2.5 miles to the falls fromContinue reading “Phoenix Park Waterfall – Creede, Colorado”

A Mushroom Foray in South Fork, Colorado

Written by Bee I visited the South Fork Colorado Visitors Center last week and joined up with a mushroom foray group. We met at 8:00 a.m. and went over the game plan for the day. The group leader let us know where we going and what we were hoping to find. We were going to visit threeContinue reading “A Mushroom Foray in South Fork, Colorado”

Wild Bill (Ain’t Here) Mountain Man Rendezvous 2025 – Creede, Colorado

Written by Kyle Summer has come around again which means mountain man rendezvous are happening! Last year I was able to attend my first rendezvous when the Rocky Mountain National Rendezvous was held here in Creede, Colorado. This year the nationals are being held in Lonetree, Wyoming, however the Wild Bill Rendezvous was held right down the roadContinue reading “Wild Bill (Ain’t Here) Mountain Man Rendezvous 2025 – Creede, Colorado”

Chimney Rock National Monument

Written by Kyle We had a gorgeous fall weekend here in the high country of Southern Colorado, and decided to take the motorcycles out from Creede, through Wolf Creek Pass, and over to Chimney Rock National Monument outside of Pagosa Springs, CO before it closed for the season. Here is a bit of history direct fromContinue reading “Chimney Rock National Monument”

Creede, Colorado Steamroller Print Show

Written by Beulah It was all hands on deck for the Creede Arts Council Steamroller Printmaking event. The show takes place yearly at the top of Main Street during the Cruisin the Canyon Car Show. The supplies and steamroller showed up on Main Street around 8:00 a.m. to be ready for action by 9:00. This was myContinue reading “Creede, Colorado Steamroller Print Show”

Lake City Fall Ramble

Written by Kyle We had planned to jump on the bikes and head to Lake City, but after taking a look at the weather we decided it probably wasn’t the best decision so we jumped in the 4runner instead. It’s just the right time of year here for all the leaves changing colors, especially atContinue reading “Lake City Fall Ramble”

Mountain Men in Creede, CO? – Rendezvous Revisited!

Written by Kyle At the end of the last post I said I may need to get the proper gear together so I could attend during the event proper where pre-1840s attire was required…..I had been thinking about next year… I went back into the Rocky Mountain National Rendezvous last Sunday and managed to score a periodContinue reading “Mountain Men in Creede, CO? – Rendezvous Revisited!”

Mountain Men in Creede, CO?

Written by Kyle This year the Rocky Mountain National Rendezvous was moved from Ignacio, Colorado to Creede, Colorado at the last minute. The event goes on for the whole week, but after this weekend (7/13-7/14 10am-5pm) you need period pre-1840s attire to attend.  I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect pulling into the new meet site at SowardContinue reading “Mountain Men in Creede, CO?”