Back Country Colorado Living

08/29/2024

I’m loving this style! What are your favorite art galleries in Colorado ??

Opening August 31st here in La Veta, Colorado

08/27/2024

This post is awesome.

08/21/2024

Think you know Centerra? Think again.

I get to walk by High Plains Environmental Center every day, and this entire area (referred to as Centerra), is brimming with nature.

Today, I saw a blue heron and an egret hunting the same fish. It was very entertaining! Plus, there have been a ton of pelicans and seagulls this summer. It's like walking through an Attenborough birding special.

Check out the events during the Wild Wonderful Weekend. You'll be able to take a guided interpretive walk through the very area I'm in every day, and there's much more: https://www.centerra.com/wild-wonderful-weekend/

05/03/2024

04/09/2024

Many across the US experienced high winds the last few days. The Denver front range was especially hit hard with almost 12,000 residents left without power in Park and Jefferson counties.

My tired ( and a little stinky) family spent the day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science enjoying having modern conveniences such as electricity and running water.

We are lucky enough to have a natural gas fireplace that was not affected and took the edge of the chill that night.

Thankfully, the blackout was only 24 hours. Still 48 hrs and waiting for internet to be resorted. So thanks to friends and family who gave us their old DVD’s. They came in handy.

01/03/2024

Elk herd spotted in the neighborhood this week

photo credit- Lisa Vickers