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 they are all dead, dead,
dead... by caffeine_induced78
On Febuary 9th, 1874 Alfred Packard as guide led five other men into the mountains of Colorado in search of gold near Breckinridge, Colorado. Not long after departing - the group was engulfed by a massive blizzard.
Packard next straggled into civilization on April 16th of the same year - alone. By many local accounts he subsequently became a big spender in the local saloon. Stories began to swirl and soon Packard made a confession - that he had killed one of the men in self-defense after the man had attacked the other members of the party. Packard admitted to eating the resulting human flesh out of desperation.
Earning him the nickname - "the Colorado Cannibal." Just to let you know if you are ever in a desperate situation - eating human flesh is not illegal in the States, you just better convince the judge you were damn hungry.
The judge didn't buy Packard's story. Judge Melville B. Gerry pronounced that Packer "be hanged by the neck until you are dead, dead, dead..." .
The verdict was eventually overturned by the Colorado Supreme Court and later in life he was let out. By most accounts he lived as a model citizen in Littleton (a suburb of Denver). In 1907 natural causes got the better of him and he became "dead, dead, dead..."
Here he is in Littleton Cemetary. I decided to visit him one cold January day. Leave a Comment
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Get out of the city for a little bit and enjoy nature! In 20 minutes you can be in Idaho Springs with many shops and good eats (Take I-70 west until you get to the third exit of Idaho Springs). Beau Jo's pizza is a must if you've never had Colorado pizza. There are also other good places like Mainstreet for breakfast, a buffalo place for lunch, and then pizza for dinner. For drinks, you can go to the local micro brewery, Tommy Knockers. The new hot store in town is Woodland Park Gifts and Gallery.
A great hike is only a short drive up Mt Evans. About 13 miles up St Rt 103 is Echo Lake. For you flat landers you might just want to walk around the lake and call it a day. But, if your tough (which is an easy hike for someone who lives at altitude) there is a trail that starts on the backside of the lake and goes back to Idaho Springs Reservoir (2.5 miles). If you are really tough you can continue back to Twin Chicago Lakes (another 2.5 miles). Start early; clouds tend to roll in during the afternoon. Also, drink plenty of water. Altitude sickness is no joke!
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 the Rockies from Green
Mountain by caffeine_induced78Leave a Comment
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Dinosaur Ridge is part of the hogback that is the front line of the Rockies. This place is along Alameda Parkway - the same directions as for Red Rocks Park but the visitors center is only about 300 meters west of the freeway overpass. Stop in here to pick up a trail guide. The ridge is part of 100 million year old sandstone that is part of what is known as the dinosaur freeway. This used to be a beach along the intercoastal waterway and dinosuars left their prints in the mud. Take the 2 hour interpritive hike over the small ridge. A great hike for the kids! Leave a Comment
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If you want to go riding in Colorado there are a few good places to go that I have visited.
Most wont let you run due to the rocky conditions of the land but the views are amazing and the guides are safe.
If you tip well and are in an area that is safe for the horse and rider they will let you trot and canter.
http://www.americansafariranch.com/
.............personable.....allows you to camp with the
horses if you prove your horsemanship ability.......owners are from Prague.....great couple.
Pine Cliff Stable
(303) 279-1221
21517 W 56th Ave
Golden, CO 80403
Is an excellent one.....short ride but good guides.
goldmtnlake.com
also rocky mtn national park offers rides but i have never ridden there so do a search if you are interested. most places are seasonal......meaning no deep snow although gold lake will let you ride if you are experienced....they also offer lunch and sunset rides around the area.
great riding but check weather conditions. Leave a Comment
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Those who visit Dinosaur Ridge will see dinosaur prints. But there's another location just outside Denver where you can see dinosaur bones sticking out of the ground. At least, that's what the sign says they are.
Driving along I-70, you'll see a small road sign indicating the attraction. The parking lot is just off the interstate. From here, a short but steep trail leads to the dinosaur bones. Leave a Comment
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 Rocky Mountain National Park by goingsolo
From Denver, take I-25 north to hwy 34 west. For more information, visit my Rocky Mountain National Park page. Leave a Comment
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A one-mile stretch of exposed fossils still in the ground just as they were found. Walk or drive along the road, stopping at the markers and you'll have a chance to see actual dinosaur footprints.
1-70 to exit 259 south on Co Hwy 93/26 look for sign “Dinosaur Ridge Natural Landmark Leave a Comment
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