Went on a sunset hike with a friend on North Table Mountain and learned it doesn’t matter how in shape you are when there isn’t enough oxygen. PHEW. A gorgeous view, though, so it was worth it!
Also: that “GASP who was that signing” in the video is me being a bird nerd. Lol
Tried to get some plant IDing and birding in while I was there, so I went to a couple of parks. This was Prospect Park! I didn’t realize Denver was just chock full of cottonwoods, and I’m now obsessed with their bark.
This was my first time going to Red Rocks and it was so so cool! Such a neat place as it is, and even better when you’re there for a show. Would love to go back again for another concert, but also just to explore the venue.
Part two of Arabia Mountain! AM is home to an endangered species of succulent called Diamorpha Smallii, also known as Elf Orpine. It’s bright red and blooms in the spring time before it totally dies off to survive the summer heat. Much of the plant was already pretty dry and crunch, but I was delighted to see some patches still in bloom.
Went to Arabia Mountain a few weeks ago. An easy hike until you get to the mountain itself, but aside from being steep, it’s still easy going. Lovely spot, just a bit ruined by the steady traffic going by.
Went to see if I could spot some Sandhill Cranes today at a local wildlife sanctuary and got lucky! Especially because they took off about 5 minutes after I got there.