Snowshoe Time is Here!

One of the BEST ways to enjoy the out-of-doors in the winter is just that – get outdoors!  We took our own advice and in the company of a couple friends, hit one of the trails in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mt. National Park, just two miles from us. As you can see,

New Community Members?

We used to have many elk sightings here at Allenspark Lodge;  in our backyard, across the road, sleeping next to the kitchen window . . .  You get the idea.  Over the last 4 – 5 years, the elk seem to have been replaced by moose.  I don’t know if they don’t like each other,

A Sad Good-Bye

We had to say a hard good-bye to a very old friend/worker on Monday.  We lost Phoenix, our white dove, during the night.  It was not totally unexpected; she had not been feeling well the last few days, but would perk up if I petted her or talked to her.  You could tell she was

Moose in the Backyard

It’s been a really, really busy summer – but we have enjoyed lots of animal sightings, and several in our own backyard.  About a month ago, I was going after Reba in the back, thinking she was chasing a rabbit.  The rabbit turned out to be a small black bear. A couple of weeks later,
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