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Generation Wild
Exploration is an Expectation at the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County Article by Jenny Mason | Photography by Kathrene Frautschy Wade in a stream. Bury a time capsule. Watch a sunrise. On the official 100 Things to Do Before You Turn 12 list, young people are invited to explore life’s simpler pleasures. All too often, these pleasures are sidelined and ignored in today’s fast-paced, screen-based culture. Luckily, the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County (AKA The Club) is adept at...
July 2024
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Dark Sky Destinations
The Darker the Prairie, the Sweeter the Views Article by Zac Robinson | Photography by Rob Lovato, Justin Sutton & Mary Teraji Gem-toned leaves dripping off trees and sweeping mountain vistas—drives up US-550 easily fill a camera-roll with calendar-worthy shots of Southwest Colorado. But most tourists and locals neglect the best time to view this region’s splendors: nighttime! A near-perfect combination of high altitude, dry climate, and minimal light pollution combine to create world class...
July 2024
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Hide and Seek
Find These Gems on San Juan Mountains Association’s Scavenger Hunt Article by Staff Writer GO WILD FOR WILDFLOWERS Summer wildflowers pop like fireworks on the Pass Creek Trail (#500) up to Engineer Mountain. Wildflowers are like your nose—resist picking! Flowers are a key food source for pikas and marmots, which eat dried wildflowers stored in their burrows over winter. Take pictures and create virtual bouquets instead. SCARS ARE HOT Did you know ponderosa forests, like those engulfing the...
July 2024
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Fishing for Compliments
Wow Your Backpacking Buddies with a Fancy Al Fresco Fish Dish Article by Richie Samora This easy, trail-ready recipe will satiate and wow your band of backpacking pals! Ingredients 2-4 tbsp olive oil 1 fresh-caught trout 2-3 packets red wine vinegar 1 lemon garlic salt Sriracha powder packet of crackers Servings: depends on how hungry you are, how big that trout is, and how good your fishing skills are… Instructions Step 1. Catch your fish. Backcountry fishing requires flies or...
July 2024
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