Colorado Matters Over Trail Ridge Road

Nathan Heffel Fernando-Frescas and I went over Trail Ridge Road recently. Here is the interview that aired on September 28, 2015.

As an extra, Colorado Public Radio asked me to do an extra piece on Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park

Over Trail Ridge Road with Nathan Heffel Fernando-Frescas

Turkey hen on Deer Ridge.
Turkey hen on Deer Ridge.
Fall River Cirque, 3/4 mile wide by 1/2 mile deep. The cirque was cut by the Fall River Glacier.
Fall River Cirque, 3/4 mile wide by 1/2 mile deep. The cirque was cut by the Fall River Glacier. The snowfields here are only 800 years old. We may lose them as Colorado returns to it’s normal semi-arid climate.
Bull elk bugling.
Harem of elk cows.

Amy Law

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  3. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
    Tails Around the Ranch

    So beautiful, I so want to go up there but worried my little car wouldn’t make it or clear any dirt ruts.

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    1. Amy Law Avatar
      Amy Law

      Trail Ridge is paved all the way — it is Fall River Road that is dirt. You need to go. It is gorgeous right now.

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      1. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
        Tails Around the Ranch

        You’ve inspired me!

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        Tails Around the Ranch

        P. S. I suspect dogs are not allowed?

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    coloradogeography

    They have to stay in the car. 😦

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