Thursday, June 25:  We’ve been looking forward to and  planning for our first camping trip for weeks. Our plans were to head to Turquoise Lake early Friday morning.  Picturesque Turquoise Lake is about 2 1/2 hours west of Denver, near Leadville.  An every summer destination.   We love the trails for hiking, and the area is unique to add a couple of birds to our year list.  Most years we find a  Fox Sparrow in a marshy area on the North side of the lake and regular campground flyovers of Red Crossbills are always a treat. Continue reading →