Skeptical Skepticism

“The people of Grand Junction little dream of the wonderful scenic grandeur that is almost at the gates of the city, and it is high time that there was an awakening to the fact of the presence of this marvelous scenic Beauty Paradise. We speak with knowledge and without the least desire or attempt at exaggeration when we state that within a few miles of Grand Junction there is an almost endless array of magnificent masterpieces of nature that make the world-famous Garden of the Gods at Colorado Springs sink into insignificance when a comparison is made.”
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Walter Walker, Daily Sentinel 1909

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Black Ridge / Mee Canyon (05-20-12)

Tried to capture even a little bit of the eclipse, but to no avail. Also, didn’t make it all the way to the bottom of Mee Canyon…Lost the trail, and that’s an area in which you do not want to improvise. Just about everything I’d planned for the day didn’t end up happening; I still had an amazing day. I will definitely go back and do this one again very soon. Properly, this time. http://goo.gl/v9RDi

New hike! I didn’t take a whole lot of pictures on this one. I was too fascinated with the fact there were more animal tracks than human on the trail; It had me keeping an extra eye out. http://goo.gl/y7XDm

Had a pretty amazing sunset hike through Wedding and Monument Canyons tonight. Originally had other plans…. I’m pretty happy that they fell through. My first time back since I took Mom on the Monument Canyon half of the trail back in October. 

Derpin’ on Mt. Garfield (04-29-12)

Derpin’ on Mt. Garfield (04-29-12)

Hiked up Mt. Garfield again today! Was in absolutely no hurry up there. Took my time and enjoyed every second of it. (TWSS?) Realized that on a clear day from the summit, you can see all the way from Ouray to Moab!

First chance I’ve had to get out in 3 weeks. Was in the mid 80s and beautiful. Didn’t see a soul the whole way. 

Another great day on the trail. 

Great hike to Liberty Cap tonight. The sunsets are getting longer and longer; means that summer is just around the corner!

3 straight days hiking! Accumulated nearly 21 miles. The time off was MUCH needed, I feel almost brand new. I love living in #gjco!

3 straight days hiking! Accumulated nearly 21 miles. The time off was MUCH needed, I feel almost brand new. I love living in #gjco!