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Colorado is home to some of the most amazing scenery in the country. Many of the well known, iconic views are readily accessible for tourists and day trippers. Only the adventurous souls willing to hike long distances will be allowed to view the lesser known landscapes that offer pristine rewards. These hikes are usually done as backpacking/overnight trips. Here's a list of a few of the top tier areas to explore: 1. Mirror/Crater Lakes: Indian Peaks Wilderness Rount Trip Distance: 15 miles Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft. Lone Eagle Peak is an inspiring pinnacle located deep in the heart of the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Northern Colorado. Mirror Lake is aptly named as the jagged mountains reflect in the water. Crater lake is only a quick stroll from Mirror Lake and has great trout fishing. It should be noted that this one is a fairly popular destination during the summer weekends and a wilderness permit needs to be obtained beforehand. 2. Ice Lakes Basin: San Juan Mountains Round Trip Distance: 7.5 miles Elevation Gain: 2500 ft. The unique, lush mountains of the Ice and Island Lakes Basins don't seem like they belong with the rest of the state. Green hillsides full of wildflowers give way to red colored rocks towering above. The area is surrounded by 13,000 ft. peaks. The tallest of these mountains is appropriately named Vermilion Peak. It is one of Colorado's tallest 100 summits and there is a class 2 hike to the summit from Ice Lake for those who are feeling a bit more ambitions. Just add another 2,000 ft. of elevation gain. Piece of cake! 3. Willow Lakes: Eagles Nest Wilderness Round Trip Distance: 18 miles Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft. It can be difficult to find information about the high peaks of the Gore Range near the town of Vail. This area is much less popular than other mountain ranges for one reason...there are no 14ers. This is a good thing for anyone searching for solitude. It is possible to spend a couple weeknights here without seeing another human. The Willow Lakes are nestled right up to the base of the spires of the Zodiac Ridge between Red Peak and Mt. Silverthorne. This is a long backpack, but well worth the effort. Don't forget a fishing pole. The brook trout fishing in these lakes is insane! 4. Chicago Basin: Weminuche Wilderness Round Trip Distance: 12 miles Elevation Gain: 3,000 The Chicago Basin is a difficult place to access. The easiest way to get here is to take the historic Silverton/Durango Narrow Gauge Train. The train has one stop in Needleton (which sounds like a town, but is actually in the middle of nowhere) and drops hikers off at the trailhead. From here it's a long hike in to the base of four remote 14,000 ft. mountains. Most who hike this far usually continue on to climb to the summit of the 14ers which range in difficulty from easy scrambles to class 4 climbing. The Needle Mountains are some of the most jagged and picturesque in Colorado. 5. Cathedral Lake: Maroon Bells Wilderness Round Trip Distance: 6 miles Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft. For those looking for a little less strenuous outing, Cathedral Lake near the town of Aspen is a great option. The lake lies near the base of Centennial 13er Cathedral Peak in the stunning Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness. The lake is a popular destination for day hikers as well, but an overnight trip makes a sunrise/sunset over the lake easier to view. Make sure to continue on the trail past the lake toward Electric Pass for awesome views of the rugged Cathedral Peak as well as unique angles of Colorado 14ers Castle Peak, Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Bells.

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It was a beautiful day and we were headed out to somewhere new. Somewhere exciting. No little ones, just me and my husband alone in nature. We headed off to Silver Springs State Park for a kayaking adventure together. Florida has some of the most beautiful springs in the US filled with clear water and an abundance of life. Though Florida is known for being its beaches, resorts, and amusement parks, the life outdoors is just as nice. Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post. To learn more about how affiliate links work please read our Disclosure Policy. Thank you

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***PLEASE NOTE - This listing is for a crochet pattern and is not for the completed item!*** This pattern is for the tent, kayak and oar, sleeping bag, campfire with logs and marshmallow on a stick, as well as the mouse, its backpack (containing a piece of cheese), its guitar and lantern! The pattern contains lots of photos to help you every step of the way. It is written in English, using American crochet terms. The pattern has been independently tested prior to publication. **You will need:** Yarn of your choice. Yarn weight doesn’t really matter - the size of your project will simply turn out bigger or smaller! I used Patons Smoothie DK yarn for the majority of my project (this is quite a thick DK yarn so it is equivalent to aran or light worsted weight in other brands) and my finished tent measures approximately 20cm long and 13cm tall. Please ensure that you use the same weight yarn to make both your tent and the mouse & the accessories to ensure that they will fit. **For the mouse you will need the following colours: ** Main mouse colour - I used pale grey (approx. 23.5m). Nose / ears / feet / tail colour - I used pale pink (approx. 13m). **For the tent & camping accessories you will need the following colours: ** Tent colour- I used red (approx. 186m). Tent Base / Campfire Base / Oar colour - I used dark grey (approx. 52m). Sleeping bag / Backpack colour - I used dark green (approx. 42m). Kayak / flames colour - I used orange (approx. 71m). Logs / Guitar strap colour - I used dark brown (approx. 7m). Guitar / end of logs colour - I used beige (approx. 13m). Cheese / flames colour - I used dark yellow (approx. 5m). Marshmallow colour - I used white (approx. 2.25m). **Please note** = The amount of yarn used will vary according to yarn weight, hook size and stitch tension so these measurements are only a rough guide. The pattern refers to the colours that I used, however these can be substituted for colours of your choice. **You will also need:** A suitable size hook for the yarn you have chosen - I used a 4mm hook. A pair of 6mm black safety eyes. Some toy stuffing. Some finer black yarn or thread for adding the details to the mouse’s face and some fine grey thread for adding the strings to the guitar. ‘7 count’ plastic canvas. I had a 26cm x 33cm sheet (that’s 10.25 x 13.5 inches) & I used less than 1 sheet. A higher count (that’s the number of holes per inch) will mean the plastic is more bendy so stick to 7 count if possible. 2 medium buttons for the tent and one for the backpack (and a needle and thread with which to attach them). Other tools you will need are a tapestry needle, some scissors and some stitch markers. **You are welcome to sell the items that you make using this pattern, but please do not sell / share the pattern itself. Thank you.**

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