The Grand Mesa

Prime Orionids Meteor Shower Viewing Spots
Prime Orionids Meteor Shower Viewing Spots
Prime Orionids Meteor Shower Viewing Spots
The clear skies and not having a major metro in our area makes for prime Orionids meteor shower viewing. The Orionids meteor shower peaks this weekend. The Orionids are fragments of Haley’s Comet, one of the most famous comets which last flew past Earth in 1986 and isn't scheduled to return until 2061...
My Top 5 Places In My First 6 Months
My Top 5 Places In My First 6 Months
My Top 5 Places In My First 6 Months
If you've been following along I've spent several weekends exploring some of the amazing sights here in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah. As the year winds down I thought it would be a good time to share some of my favorites.
My First Colorado Snow, Kind Of
My First Colorado Snow, Kind Of
My First Colorado Snow, Kind Of
I knew it was coming. I also knew it would happen earlier here than it usually did back in Kansas. Today's snow falling outside my office window makes it official. I've witnessed my first western Colorado snow.
The Grand Mesa Is Ablaze…With Beauty
The Grand Mesa Is Ablaze…With Beauty
The Grand Mesa Is Ablaze…With Beauty
I've been on up on the Grand Mesa two weekends in a row. I was amazed how much more color there was this week compared to last. On the way up I stopped at Powderhorn. I know now why this past Saturday and Sunday it's called Color Weekend.
The Fall Colors Are Just Starting Up On The Mesa
The Fall Colors Are Just Starting Up On The Mesa
The Fall Colors Are Just Starting Up On The Mesa
I had some time to kill Sunday afternoon so I figured I'd roll up on The Grand Mesa and see if there was any Aspen action. I was pleasantly surprised to see quite a bit of color. My guess is we're a least a couple weeks out from peak, but it's getting there.