On Day 1 of our adventure backpacking the Pawnee – Buchanan Loop in Colorado’s Indian Peaks Wilderness we found beautiful sub-alpine lakes, cascading water, snow-covered trails and had a close encounter with one of North America’s largest creatures. Most of the first day on the loop follows the Beaver Creek Trail which eventually ends at…
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Pawnee – Buchanan Loop in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Guide
Adjacent to the south side of Rocky Mountain National Park is a slightly less traveled area known as the Indian Peaks Wilderness. It has 133 miles of trails. The land here is full of stunning beauty with alpine lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, wildflowers, and wildlife. The best way to see a large portion of this gorgeous…
Guide to Estes Park – Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park
Want to spend some time exploring Rocky Mountain National Park? Who wouldn’t really? If so, then you are going to need to spend some time in the gateway town of Estes Park. It is a beautiful mountain town and the best place to re-supply when going long-term in the park. This is a full-time nomad…