AMAZING AND RUGGED BIERSTADT LAKE Pagoda Mountain and Chiefs Head

Pagoda Mountain and Chiefs Head Peak standing in the distance with complimentary colorful rocks submerged in the foreground

After an overnight snowfall and freezing rain grip this landscape scene

With the colors of the sunrise appearing just before the sun touched the horizon

I set off from the trailhead with camera gear and tripod in hand on this cool summer morning at Wildflower Park

Longs Peak stands high above Bear Lake during this summer morning in Rocky Mountain National Park

AMAZING AND RUGGED BIERSTADT LAKE Pagoda Mountain and Chiefs HeadThe awe inspiring geological formation of the badlands is an incredible site to see. Made up of buttes, pinnacles, spires and a wide expanse of mixed grasses. Many species inhabit this area including buffalo, pronghorn, mule deer, white tailed deer, prairie dog, hawks, eagles and many others. (594 558)