#spanishpeaks

[railwayhistorical]

Simpson, Colorado

This spot is along the original route of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway between La Junta and Trinidad, Colorado. I imagine that the siding was named for explorer and pioneer George Sibley Simpson, but cannot lock this down.

The twin Spanish Peaks, with an elevation of 13,631 feet, can be seen thirty miles to the west. This distinctive twin-peak feature was an important landmark for people traveling along the Santa Fe Trail prior to the coming of the railway.

The track of the ATSF is straight and flat here as it runs across the Great Plains towards the mountains; it will begin to curve around a bit as it reaches the Purgatory River just east of Trinidad, with the daunting Raton Pass just beyond.

One image by Richard Koenig; taken June 26th 2018.

[mountainviewsanctuary]

🌌It's celestial Sunday! "Stellar Spanish Peaks" ⭐Living here can feel pretty magical, I could stare at the galaxy forever...I'm lucky enough to enjoy super clear nights here and there. It's simply otherworldly. I'm glad that our animal residents can look up at the stars and see them as they should be seen. I had planned this capture for quite some time and was so excited that it worked out. It was a happy little accident as well, because I had planned on going out much later but went outside to check on the animals and noticed the Milky Way was earlier than I had anticipated. 🙏🏻 We still DESPERATELY need your help with hay and feeds. 🙏🏻 PLEASE consider donating ANY amount today at: www.MountainViewSanctuary.org/donate ©Deidra Fellers 2022 #Mountain #View #Sanctuary #MountainViewSanctuary #vegan #animal #animalsanctuary #buddhist #rescue #galaxy #viral #trending #goat #goats #space #milkyway #celestial #spanishpeaks #astrophotography #CO #Colorado #animallovers #sanctuarylife #photography #nonprofitorganization #donate #nightsky #denver #naturelovers #star https://www.instagram.com/p/ChiQD6Nugfn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ken2ts]

Check out Huajatolla #spanishpeaks (at Huerfano County, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTe6z8ErjGZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[727thedriver]

Between the #SpanishPeaks and #GreenhornMountain (at Colorado City, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPKWKH-N6MB/?utm_medium=tumblr

[trippingondaises]

[newlegendsmag]

Storms are a brewing over Blanca Peak with the Rio Grande River in the foreground and the Spanish Peaks near La Veta . . #spanishpeaks #lavetacolorado #blancapeak @alamosa_colorado @visitcolorado #9wx #rivers #snowstrom #cold #windy Reposted from @picturesquecolorado (at La Veta, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Cbx8PJaIj/?igshid=9iyc2dqgkhe4

[bryanschaeffer]

My cousin Katie and folks Hiking Montana’s Spanish Lakes. #drawntoanimate #hiking #bozeman #montana #spanishpeaks #illustration #moleskine #digitalpainting (at Spanish Creek Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1pRn4UJaad/?igshid=ityoxicxrn4b

[dukecitypix]

Trinidad Colorado "Approaching Storm" Photographer: Duke City Pix #dukecitypix #trinidadcolorado #onlyincolorado #storm #clouds #spanishpeaks (at Trinidad, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B06pOdNh7BU/?igshid=1g6p8baj7thsh

[pamwilson-rn]

Albert my tabby boy cat is from the streets of Asheville NC. He was a Christmas gift that ended up being my own and he has brought such joy and added adventure to my already adventurous life. We quickly hit the road as I'm a travel nurse. He loved our first month in Sarasota Florida was simply a slice of heaven on earth for us all. I also have my little 10 lb papillon named Chica, she a rescue from a house with 28 cats.

We headed to Walsenburg Colorado where I work taking care of veterans. The vast sky and humongous horizon is new for Albert but I'm taking him out daily to spots where he can run and play and if there is a tree nearby he'll climb up happily. Snow is a new thing that wears him out pretty quickly sending him jumping back into the car from which is the only constant since he left his little cage in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Chica started her adventure with me in 2014 when we headed out for Minocqua Wisconsin to a 100 year old Jewish all boys camp. 160 campers helped the shy scared little soul begin to see life really can change for the good and the sky is the limit. Now she blinks her little bug eyes at Albert as to say stay close my new friend we're going far.

[petrichorsunglintdays-blog]

“My feet are numb and my mind is screaming, I try to find some comfort in the uncomfortable.As I strap my cold and frozen boots back on I propel myself out of my tarp with what I have left and take one short step in front of the other.As I move forward seconds of second guessing myself dissipate.The balance within me has become restored as I shift my weight and clear my mind to attain the goal of reaching the peak.For what seemed impossible moments before is now coming into fruition.As I continue to push the smooth but frigid rope, it glides through my hands as I inch one step closer to my destination from which I will begin my descent.And as I rappel down the peak, it is within this moment in which I come down slowly with the realization that I’m alive and free.” -P.LL.

[thethinkingman]

#colorado #scenery #travels #mountains #ruralamerica #officeview #viewsfromtheroad #spanishpeaks #truckinglife #truckerslife #trucklife #trucking #driverslife #drivinglife #cdllife #lifeontheroad #18wheels #bigrig #lipseytrucking #lipseytruckingcha

[sharpballoon]

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#SharpBeat 129: 156 Badger Court, Walsenburg, Colorado (Part 1 of 2) • A real estate teaser I made for my parents first home in Colorado.. on the market for less than a week and swooped up. • Do you need a video for your home? Let’s work together. • Email sharpballoon@gmail.com for a quote. • #realestate #realestatevideo #realestatevideographer #realestatevideography #realestatephotos #realestatephotography #dji #drone #phantom #phantom4 #walsenburg #colorado #littlesliceofheaven #spanishpeaks (at Walsenburg, Colorado)

[therealmiamuze]

Passed Trinidad Tobago ;) lol headed toward the #spanishpeaks #mountainlife @miamuze (at Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqtiK1Jl_oK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hp28y05wqrx1

[southernvelo]

#spanishpeaks #intothevoid

[newlegendsmag]

📷 Dane Tessler @dane714 Cuchara Valley Cabin #yellowpineranch #spanishpeaks #beaverpond #highwayoflegends #sangredecristos #fall #autumn #picturewindow (at Cuchara, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hTdnrgcmE/?igshid=1chat140yuum2

[bryanschaeffer]

Helping my folks prepare for their upcoming trek through Spain by hiking Montana’s own Spanish Peaks. Through-hike starting trailhead: 
Hell Roaring Creek on the Gallatin Trail 81 Right 485 Climb North Fork Trail 110 Thompson Lake (Camp) 444 Summit Lake 407 Right South Fork Mirror Lake Exit Spanish Creek Trailhead 24 miles 5,000 vertical gain #hiking #backpacking #montana #bozeman #spanishpeakswilderness #spanishpeaks #thompsonlake #summitlake #mirrorlake #spanishcreek (at Spanish Creek Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Zz1h4BFmr/?igshid=jig86dum2l2p