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Climbing Mountains in Colorado

    • Paradise On Pennies Shh. . . The San Juan Mountains Colorados Best Secret
    Colorado

    If you want to experience some of the best mountain of Colorado’s mountainscapes, look no further than the San Jaun Mountain region. Actually, you’ll have to “look further” in terms of Colorado. Most people who think of Colorado think of …

    Paradise On Pennies Bear Creek Dog Park – Colorado Springs, CO
    Colorado

    Rating: 5.0 Size:huge at least 10 acres Trees/shade: lots Ground: grass, wood-chips, dirt, sand Water On Site: yes Exterior : Walking path Amazing views Bathrooms What I liked: Stream running through park Tons of trails to walk Agility courses What …

    Paradise On Pennies Hidden Gems in National Parks – SW
    Colorado

    Our national parks include some incredible scenery – some of which should not be missed in a lifetime. However, there’s also constraints to seeing these wonders – time, cost, pet policies, crowds, etc. We have traveled in and around these …

    Paradise On Pennies Playing in the Pacific NW
    Colorado

    Today we headed out of the forests of Northwest California, a region that is a neat mix of evergreens and an almost tropical-like vegetation. It’s also way more isolated that the rest of California & a fun place to camp.  …

    Paradise On Pennies Feeling toasty in the 40s
    Colorado

    Were back to Colorado and the weather is warm in the 40’s. Well, at least for today. This is Colorado after all! Tomorrow were forecast to have snow the next few days.

    Paradise On Pennies Buried in Snow
    Colorado

    We took a trip up to the Pike National forest region to play in snow and find a tree for the upcoming holidays. Lillee loved it as she ran through the snow almost over her head. However, she quickly got …