Tag: National Forest

The Peaceful Mountain Reflections of Lava Lake

April 13, 2023.Reading time 9 minutes.

Nestled in the heart of Montana’s Gallatin National Forest, Lava Lake is a hidden gem for hikers and adventurers. This stunning, crystal-clear alpine lake sits at an elevation of over 8,000 feet, surrounded by towering mountain peaks and lush forests. Gail and I met up with a high school friend of mine named Anne, whom […]

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The Stanley Mountain Trail

October 6, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Stanley Mountain trail head is located at the top of Berthoud Pass on Highway 40 in the Arapaho National Forest. After the first mile, we were hiking above timberline. What a great way to enjoy the amazing mountain views of the Continental Divide in both directions! The most difficult section of our hike was […]

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Our Hike In Medicine Bow National Forest

August 6, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Just off I-80, East of Laramie, Wyoming is a section of the Medicine Bow National Forest called Pole Mountain.  After driving the prior evening and all day from Kansas City, we were ready for an activity. We decided to stop since we could see Pole Mountain from the highway.  It turned out to be a […]

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