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Far Reaching Meadows – Part 1

Posted on August 7, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

An unexpected opening in our home calendar gave us pause … of about 22-minutes. Quickly pulling out maps and guidebooks we fingered dots on the several maps from various starting points until we agreed on one line. In lieu of traveling too far from our Pagosa Country home we opted for the northern part of the backyard. Six nights and…

Elwood Pass – Hiking Trail No. 813

Posted on July 28, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

Once you reach the rocky and unwelcoming turnout on the side of the road you park. Stretch your legs. Take one last peek at the map and choose a direction. On this day, I choose north away from the windy dirt road. Away from the crowds clamoring to reach the tucked away lake. Away from the fast paced hustle of…

Red Baneberry is Pretty and Toxic

Posted on July 24, 2012 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Photo: Jacque Aragon You may see this plant while hiking in Pagosa Country. It is pretty and also toxic! All parts of the plant are poisonous. However, accidental poisoning is not likely since the berries are extremely bitter. The berries are the most toxic part of the plant. A healthy adult will experience poisoning from as few as six berries….

Williams Creek Hike

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Drive north on Piedra Road (#631) about 22 miles. Turn right on Williams Creek Road (#640) past Williams Creek Reservoir and Cimarrona Campground, continuing on to the trailhead at the end of the road. The trail follows Williams Creek northward into the Weminuche Wilderness. The old Spanish name for Williams Creek was Huerto: garden-like. The first few miles of Williams…

Piedra Falls Hike

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Drive north on Piedra Road (#631) about 17 miles to the junction at Sportsman’s Supply. Leave the Piedra Road and continue on the Middle Fork Road (#636) for two miles. Take the first road to the right, the East Toner Road (#637), and follow it to the end. Do not attempt to travel this road in wet weather. Walk up…

Opal Lake Hike

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Drive south on Highway 84 from Pagosa Springs approximately eight miles to Blanco Basin Road (#326). After driving 10 miles, turn right across the Blanco River Bridge. Follow the Castle Creek Road (#660) to the signed junction for the Opal Lake Trailhead. Turn right here and drive a short distance to the trailhead on the right. The trail to Opal…

Fourmile Falls Hike

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jacquearagon | 2 Comments

Falls Creek & Fourmile Falls: From Hwy 160, turn north onto Lewis St. and an immediate left onto 5th St. Stay right onto Four Mile Road (CR400 – this becomes FS #645) driving north eight miles from Pagosa Springs. Turn right at the junction for four more miles to the trailhead. The trail follows Fourmile Creek with Eagle Mountain to…

What We Can Learn From A Child

Posted on July 16, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

The following is a short glimpse into one day of a child being permitted and encouraged to play outside with the only entertainment being that made by Mother Nature. Thank you to these children for sharing their imagination during Camping for Kids. Beneath each ponderosa pine is a thick bed of needles. Bundles of three, eight to ten inches long…

Ground Pounders At Work In Pagosa

Posted on June 27, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

On occasion the time calls for something out of the ordinary. And, well because we don’t know how many people really read any of these quips from someone who enjoys spending as much of their time as possible outside, it is difficult to determine when an article will bring a bellyful of laughter or hate mail. Please, don’t send hate…

Fuel for Wildfires

Posted on June 19, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

For the past many weeks I’ve been outside walking. With the winter snow melted, the hills beckon with their rocky pathways, dirt laden trails or leaf covered walkway. My walks differ by the day. Sometimes the destination is the high alpine meadows with seemingly endless views that stretch for mile after mile. Other times, the destination is a pond of…

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