Archive for August, 2011

Aug 29 2011

Mushrooms, Moss and Berries: Mount Evans State Wildlife Area

Published by Margaret Emerson under Clear Creek County,Contemplative Hiking

Location: Clear Creek County, west of Evergreen, near the Mt. Evans Wilderness Directions: From Denver, take I-70 west to Evergreen Pkwy. exit; go 6 miles south on HWY 74 to Evergreen Lake; turn right on Upper Bear Creek Rd. Go 6.5 miles to CR480 go right on CR480 for 3 miles.  Look for the signs [...]

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Aug 15 2011

Darkness and the Death of Ego

Published by Margaret Emerson under Ecopsychology

When you live in a city or suburb of a city, or even a small town, it is virtually impossible to experience total darkness outdoors. The light pollution that emanates from windows, street lights and car headlights prevents you from experiencing the wilderness of night untainted by artificial light. But if you’ve ever backpacked, or [...]

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