Archive for the ‘The Great Outdoors’ Category

butterfly wings

Posted on October 1st, 2010 by mountain girl  |  2 Comments »

A trip to the local Goodwill procured these treasures. In a twinkle, someone burst from her cocoon…into a world inhabited only by fairies and butterflies. (And mothers, of course.)



sweet home colorado

Posted on September 23rd, 2010 by mountain girl  |  4 Comments »

Welcome to our front porch. Here’s the view to the southwest, from the front porch. The man on the front porch. He’s quickly become the quintessential Colorado gentleman. No, there’s not a pistol smoking in his holster…yet. The view of our front porch, from below. It’s up there at the top. Standing on her front […]



mountain dreamland

Posted on August 16th, 2010 by mountain girl  |  3 Comments »

Yeah, I know…I’m really dragging this mountain thing out. I just can’t help it. I’m still stuck somewhere in the mountains of Colorado. C’mon, let’s go there…just for a minute. Take in the view, and let it take your breath away. Feel the cool mountain breeze on your face, smell the sweet mountain air. Pick a […]



the durango & silverton narrow gauge railroad

Posted on August 11th, 2010 by mountain girl  |  2 Comments »

Durango, Colorado is one of the sweetest little wild-west towns in southwest Colorado. It’s very much a tourist town, with lots of outdoor adventure sports kinds of things to do. It’s all about the outdoors, and you can see why. If you’re ever out there, it’s really worth your time to do a little sight-seeing. […]



miles of mountains

Posted on August 6th, 2010 by mountain girl  |  2 Comments »

I so love the variety of mountains on the drive between southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. From forest-clad heights surrounding sparkling lakes and rushing rivers, to rocky bluffs and red and yellow mesas, I think there must be something for the mountain lover in everyone. What are your favorite mountains?