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Re: John Denver Sanctuary, Aspen

DangTravelers ·
That sanctuary is beautiful and the fact that it's free is amazing. Very nice photos! I'll have to stop there next time I'm in the area.
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Re: Signs of Aspen, Colorado

Travel Rob ·
Nice of the Bear to tell us to fight back if attacked
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Re: Signs of Aspen, Colorado

DrFumblefinger ·
Originally Posted by Travel Rob: Nice of the Bear to tell us to fight back if attacked He is a nice bear to tell us, and that's good advice with BLACK bears only. There are no grizzlies left in Colorado, but the general advice for them is to "play dead" and not fight back. If a black bear attacks you he likely wants to eat you. If a grizzly attacks you he likely wants to dominate you. Of course, you need to use your judgement on the spot, if you've time to assess. A thin wasted grizzly might...
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Re: Signs of Aspen, Colorado

Ottoman ·
I don't know what amazes me more...this cocky bear telling us we better be ready to rumble if he comes at you, or the fact that he posed with this sign in the first place
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John Denver Sanctuary, Aspen

DrFumblefinger ·
    Many of you remember folksy singer, Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr ,  better known by his stage name,  John Denver .  John was a talented and very successful singer, songwriter and actor who made his home in Aspen,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 3, 2015: Aspen Eyes

DrFumblefinger ·
    Those of us who live near the mountains are very familiar with quaking aspens.  These trees have characteristic white bark and green leaves in the summer  (that shimmer in the wind, hence "quaking").  The leaves turn a...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 28, 2015: Maroon Bells, Colorado

DrFumblefinger ·
    These beautiful mountains, part of the Colorado Rockies, are the Maroon Bells which are located in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Aspen.  They're among the most photographed peaks in Colorado -- and among the most...
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John Denver Sanctuary, Aspen, Colorado

DrFumblefinger ·
John Denver Sanctuary, Aspen, Colorado
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Pedestrian Mall, Aspen, Colorado

DrFumblefinger ·
Pedestrian Mall, Aspen, Colorado
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Bike, Aspen, Colorado

DrFumblefinger ·
Bike, Aspen, Colorado
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Restaurant, Aspen, Colorado

DrFumblefinger ·
Restaurant, Aspen, Colorado
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Aspens, Piney Lake, Colorado

DrFumblefinger ·
Aspens are among DrFumblefinger's favorite foliage, and Colorado's inviting mountains are draped with them.
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Fall Colors, Colorado Rockies

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger shares some of the beautiful fall colors he encountered in the Colorado Rockies.
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Signs of Aspen, Colorado

DrFumblefinger ·
The small town of Aspen is a beautiful, if somewhat unusual, place to visit. The gorgeous mountain setting is something you'd never tire of, but the town is quirky.  It's a blend of hippy, cowboy, the frontier, and recently a lot of money. I found its signs interesting.
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