Nathan Heffel and I went over Trail Ridge Road recently. Here is the interview that aired
Turkey hen on Deer Ridge.
on September 28, 2015. Over Trail Ridge Road with Nathan Heffel
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.
Elk harem in Beaver Meadows.
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So beautiful, I so want to go up there but worried my little car wouldn’t make it or clear any dirt ruts.
Trail Ridge is paved all the way — it is Fall River Road that is dirt. You need to go. It is gorgeous right now.
You’ve inspired me!
P. S. I suspect dogs are not allowed?
They have to stay in the car. 😦