Our local KMGH Channel 7 ran this story at 6 pm. Also KUSA Channel 9, KDVR, KCNC, and The Denver Post. Two vandals were caught in the act and on camera, brazenly spray painting boulders on Lookout Mountain (nature center and preserve) near Golden, Colo. With any luck, the next story we see will be reporting their arrest and prosecution. … Continue reading Hang ’em high
This is Moraine Park, a large open valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. The accompanying MP3 file was recorded there as part of a National Park Service project to record natural soundscapes that are unspoiled by human sounds. The scientists making the recordings are working under the gun — such pure, natural, unspoiled soundscapes are increasingly difficult to find. … Continue reading Listen up, park lovers
Actually, this gem of an experience is a gift from National Public Radio (NPR). It begins with a bit of a geology lesson about Rocky Mountain National Park, depicted in beautiful 360° photography. You can skip it if you like (click lower right corner), but you’ll miss a lot. It’s only a few minutes long. … Continue reading Virtual reality from Rocky Mountain National Park
Last year I wrote about an ugly statue of Lucille Ball that existed in a park meant to honor her in her hometown of Celeron, NY (pop. 1,112). Quickly dubbed “Scary Lucy” by locals, the statue was created by sculptor David Poulin and erected in 2009 in Lucille Ball Memorial Park. Since then there’s been quite an outcry … Continue reading ‘New Lucy’ erected in Lucille Ball Memorial Park
