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Monthly Archives: June 2005

The Real Abuse at Guantanamo

The Real Abuse at Guantanamo — A former Green Beret lieutenant colonel discusses the real abuse at GITMO

Conceit of Government

Conceit of Government — Peggy Noonan looks at the vanity of American politicians

The Iraq Panic

The Iraq Panic — The real targets of roadside bombs in Iraq are American politicians
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Arthur Chrenkoff: Good News from Iraq

Good News from Iraq — Arthur Chrenkoff highlights two weeks’ worth of good news from Iraq

Day 9 — Rocky Mountain National Park, May 2005

In May 2005, Rachelle and I took a vacation to Colorado. We spent the last few days of our vacation visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. After driving up Kawuneeche Valley on the western end of Trail Ridge Road, and then hiking and photographing Bear Lake and Horseshoe Park, I decided to get up and take some early morning photographs in the park.

Lily Lake

My first stop was Lily Lake. I was interested in photographing someplace new and as we hadn’t come here the day before, and the drive was short, Lily Lake fit my plan nicely.

Glide
A mallard glides gracefully upon the lake.

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Day 8 — Rocky Mountain National Park, May 2005

In May 2005, Rachelle and I took a vacation to Colorado. We spent the last few days of our vacation visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. After driving up Kawuneeche Valley on the western end of Trail Ridge Road, we then drove to the eastern side of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Bear Lake

After a stop at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, we decided to drive down to Bear Lake and take a short hike out to Nymph Lake.

Caution Icy Trail
This was the scene that greeted us when we arrived at the trail head.

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Day 7 — Rocky Mountain National Park, May 2005

In May 2005, Rachelle and I took a vacation to Colorado. After our slight detour into Utah to visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, we returned to Colorado and drove the scenic Rim Rock Drive through Colorado National Monument before continuing on our way east. We planned to spend the next couple of days at Rocky Mountain National Park before heading home.

Rocky Mountain Sign
The obligatory photo of the park sign.

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Day 6 — Colorado National Monument, May 2005

In May 2005, Rachelle and I took a vacation to Colorado. After our slight detour into Utah to visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, we returned to Colorado and drove the scenic Rim Rock Drive through Colorado National Monument.

Colorado National Monument

Park Sign
The park sign welcomed us as we entered Colorado National Monument.

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