About the shot
The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a vast natural sanctuary just 10 minutes from downtown Denver, open at sunrise and offering sweeping views of the Front Range.
🦌 Wildlife & Nature
Home to 330+ species of animals, including bison, deer, coyotes, bald eagles, hawks, prairie dogs, and waterfowl
🌄 Views & Atmosphere
Incredible sunrise views: The refuge opens at dawn, so visitors can watch the sun rise over the plains with the Rocky Mountains silhouetted in the distance.
Minutes from downtown Denver: Despite its proximity, the refuge feels remote and peaceful, offering a quick escape into nature.
Scenic drives and walking trails provide panoramic views of both wildlife and Denver’s skyline.
🏞 History & Transformation
Originally a chemical weapons manufacturing site during WWII, later used for agricultural chemicals
About the story
Too short trip.
Boulder, Colorado: A Scenic Retreat at the Foothills of the Rockies
From Denver, you drove west to Golden, where historic streets and Clear Creek framed the Rockies. Then north to Boulder, with its lively downtown and the dramatic Flatirons towering above.
Rolling plains, foothills, and sudden wildlife sightings made every mile feel alive. Golden’s hills glowed, Boulder’s cliffs caught the light — landscapes that felt vast despite the short time.
Work pulled you back too soon, leaving only a taste of discovery. The trip was fleeting but unforgettable, a postcard glimpse of Colorado’s beauty.
Picture Characteristics
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