Where the Prairie Meets the Mountains


Advertisement
North America » United States » Colorado » Boulder
June 29th 2015
Published: July 23rd 2015
Edit Blog Post

I needed a workday. I’d been playing for a week straight, and I needed to get some “real world” stuff done. My friend Mer works near Boulder and suggested that I follow her out on her way to work. There was a beautiful 6.5-mile hike in Eldorado Springs that she thought I’d like; then I could drive into Boulder and get some stuff done. We drove down Colorado State Highway 93, which follows... Read Full Entry



Photos are below
Photos: 29, Displayed: 21


Advertisement

Secondary Succession in ActionSecondary Succession in Action
Secondary Succession in Action

All the burnt lodgepole pines are allowing sunlight to reach the ground and the wildflowers to bloom close to the ridge.
Keen FeetKeen Feet
Keen Feet

A week after hiking in only sandals, I have a pretty sweet tan line.



27th July 2015
Secondary Succession in Action

Life and death
Forest fires aren't just about death and destruction, it also paves the way for other species. Some insects you can only find in the aftermath of a forest fire. Where they are at other times is somewhat of a mystery I guess. Nice catch of life and death in the same photo/ Ake

Tot: 0.139s; Tpl: 0.01s; cc: 19; qc: 74; dbt: 0.0779s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.2mb