For the past 3 years I have lived in Colorado. I spend my weekends and free days exploring the open land from the valleys to the mountain tops. Being outside has given me much needed time to reflect and escape the day-to-day routines which are so easy to get stuck in. By allowing myself these opportunities I have given myself plenty of peace and energy to keep moving forward.

I have taken many photos of my adventures and I feel like sharing a few of them with you. I hope you enjoy them and that they will encourage you to come visit this great state. And If you don’t make it out to Colorado I encourage you to explore the great outdoors around you.

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Pikes Peak Through The Siamese Twins Window

Siamese Twins is a rock formation in the Garden of the Gods National Park located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Wild Elk In Estes Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, in the north-central region of the U.S. state of Colorado.

Bierstadt Trail Near Guanella Pass

Guanella Pass is just south of Georgetown, CO.

Sunset From Buena Vista, CO

Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant In Telluride, CO

The Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Powerplant, also known as the Bridal Veil Powerhouse, is located next to Bridal Veil Falls on a 4,900-foot cliff overlooking Telluride, Colorado.

Sunrise From Palmer Park

Palmer Park is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Sunrise From The Top Of Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is located straight west of Colorado Springs, CO and can be seen from anywhere in the city.

Maroon-Snowmass Trail Looking At Maroon Bells

The Maroon Bells are two peaks in the Elk Mountains, Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak, separated by about a third of a mile. You can get one of the most picturesque views in Colorado looking across Maroon Lake. Located southwest of Aspen, CO.

Trees Silhouetted Against The Morning Fog

Moody Colorado Morning

Small Shack Near Handies Peak Trailhead

Garden Of The Gods On Christmas Morning

Garden Of The Gods On A Wintery Day

Garden Of The Gods At Night

Golden Aspen Leaves

If you happen to be in Colorado during the season for changing leaves, the bright yellows of the Aspens are sure to leave you breathless.

Wild Momma Moose

Although the animals are somewhat used to seeing people, do not approach them. They are still very dangerous.

Sunrise At The Great Sand Dunes National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a United States National Park located in the San Luis Valley, in the easternmost parts of Alamosa County and Saguache County, Colorado.

Evening Storm Over Pikes Peak

Moonrise At Independence Pass

Independence Pass, originally known as Hunter Pass, is a high mountain pass in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado in the United States. It is at elevation 12,095 ft on the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Range.

Pikes Peak In Autumn Looking From The North

You can catch this view of Pikes Peak between the towns of Woodland Park & Divide.

Stone Formations Behind Pulpit Rock

Pulpit Rock is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Winter Hiking In Palmer Park

Black Bird Flying Through The Trees

View From The Top Of Pikes Peak

New Years Fireworks On Top Of Pikes Peak

The Pikes Peak AdAmAn Club has been a Pikes Peak Region tradition since 1922. It is an unique group of mountaineers who each year, on December 30th and 31st, climb the icy slopes of Barr Trail on the east face of world famous Pikes Peak. Then, at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, AdAmAn members and their guests ignite a glorious fireworks display from the summit to usher in the New Year.

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