Tag Archives: Colorado

A Glance at the Rearview Mirror

Posted on December 15, 2020 by rivertoprambles

As 2020 drives itself into the ground, a lot of us would say, Just let ‘er rip. Most would agree that the past year has been odd, to say the least, and, in some cases, down right tragic. From this … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2020, cheer, Colorado, fishing, fly-fishing, holidays, Montana, national parks, photos, rearview mirror, Rocky Mountains, travel, Wyoming | 22 Comments

Mountain Times, Colorado

Posted on August 24, 2020 by rivertoprambles

[The first in a 4-part series that reflects a recent road trip, camping with my daughter through the mountains of Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. I hope you enjoy the ride.] Our first Colorado night was spent in Monument at Terry’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arkansas River, birding, camping, Colorado, Crystal River, fishing, Frying Pan, Garden of the Gods, nature, Roaring Fork, Rocky Mountains, South Platte, tenting, travel | 20 Comments

Western Field Notes #2: High Passage

Posted on July 18, 2018 by rivertoprambles

Driving from Buena Vista, Colorado’s fine beer and pizza terraces, we climbed past Mt. Elbert’s snowy patches and over Independence Pass. We stopped for a tundra walk at 12,000 feet in altitude; the wildflowers and breath-taking scenery establishing an inspirational … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged brook trout, brown trout, Brush Creek, camping, Colorado, family, fly-fishing, Frying Pan, hiking, national forests, nature, Rocky Mountains, travel, wilderness | 8 Comments

Western Field Notes #1: South Platte River

Posted on June 27, 2018 by rivertoprambles

I’m no expert on this Gold Medal river southwest of Denver. In fact, I just made my first visit to the South Platte in beautiful Colorado. My introduction to the famous trout stream below Cheesman Reservoir was made, in part, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Colorado, exploration, fishing, nature, Pike's Peak, Rocky Mountains, sense of place, South Platte River, travel, western landscapes, writing | 20 Comments

Top of the Rockies, Colorado

Posted on August 15, 2017 by rivertoprambles

Our re-introduction to the state of Colorado began with the upper Rio Grande, especially near Wagon Wheel Gap and Creede. I felt a bit remorseful for passing by the Conejos River, an excellent trout stream that I’ll have to visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arkansas River, birding, Colorado, Denver, Dream Lake, environment, fly-fishing, green-backed cutthroats, hiking, nature, ouzels, photography, Rio Grande, Rocky Mountains, Rocky Mtn Nat'l Park, storms, travel | 12 Comments

Tag Archives: Colorado

A Glance at the Rearview Mirror

Mountain Times, Colorado

Western Field Notes #2: High Passage

Western Field Notes #1: South Platte River

Top of the Rockies, Colorado

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Books by W Franklin

Blogroll

Archives