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GPT – Photo of the Week

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

Pawnee Buttes, eastern Colorado. It’s fun to get up close and do some exploring around the chalky flanks.   Advertisements

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GPT Photo of the week: Pawnee Buttes

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

Northeast Colorado contains some interesting features in the Pawnee National Grassland.  They are generally referred to as the Pawnee Buttes and they rise 200-300 feet about the surrounding country.  There’s a nice trail leading to them, and they are really … Continue reading →

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If Grass Falls . . .

Posted on November 21, 2015 by

There’s a nice article out this week from the Boulder Weekly about Pawnee National Grassland and the current plight against oil interests.  The article is titled, “If Grass Falls in a National Forest, and No One is around to Hear … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Favorite Great Plains Sites?

Posted on February 22, 2015 by

2015 – The Year of the Great Plains As I have brazenly declared, 2015 is The Year of the Great Plains, and I’m dedicating this blog all year to providing information for anyone on where to go to enjoy some … Continue reading →

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Hidden Gems

Posted on April 6, 2014 by

An article has appeared in 5280, The Denver Magazine about some hidden gems in Colorado, and although it did not receive a large write-up, Pawnee Buttes and Pawnee National Grassland got the cover shot, as well as a full two … Continue reading →

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It’s “Butte – iful” Out Here – Colorado Style

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

The eastern plains of Colorado contain perhaps fewer buttes than the Dakotas or Nebraska, but there are some unique features out there that deserve some attention.  First up are Pawnee Buttes, which have been mentioned numerous times in this blog, … Continue reading →

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