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Local Buena Vista, CO Hike - Colorado Trail to Bald Mountain
BUENA VISTA, COLORADO - I treated myself to a Friday afternoon hike after a long week. I ventured on the Colorado Trail, west of Buena Vista, and ascended to Bald Mountain, a little known and lesser traveled mountain. Enjoy my photos of the grand mountain scenery ... View Photos

A WHITE EASTER - Colorado Hammered With Wonderful Easter Snow!
CHAFFEE COUNTY, COLORADO - No one should ever be surprised when Colorado is hit with a snowfall in April, as it is one of our snowiest months of the year. Today, we enjoyed a white Easter, as 3-6 inches came down throughout the western slope and Chaffee County region. You gotta love the snow! ... View Photos

Hike In Canon City - The Tunnel Drive Trail
CANON CITY, COLORADO - I had some free time in Canon City and did the simple yet scenic hike of the Tunnel Drive Trail. This trail runs on an old railroad bed through tunnels and goes two miles into the eastern side of the Royal Gorge ... View Photos

RED VELVET CUPCAKE! Joy & Happiness For My Taste Buds!
BUENA VISTA, COLORADO - Last night I felt inspired to buy a red velvet cupcake at a local convenience store. As I ate it, I taunted my Twitter followers by posted three photos of the cupcake. My taste were so happy! ... View Photos

COLORADO SCENERY - Mountain Scenery & Young Bighorn Sheep
BUENA VISTA, COLORADO - This new photo gallery includes nine photos taken today on this Saturday spring day. It snowed early in the morning. In the afternoon, I went for a short drive in the mountains and captured some mountain scenery and the bighorns ... View Photos

March 2010 - More Colorado Photos In The Mountains
CENTRAL COLORADO - I have not made many concentrated photo galleries about a particular trail, place or event. Instead, I have carried my camera everywhere and have taken random photos of the scenery as they come up. Enjoy my photos from the past week ... View Photos

COLORADO SNOW PHOTOS - A Week Full Of Snowy Photos
BUENA VISTA, CO - All week I carried my camera with me and I found myself taking numerous photos of Colorado snow scenes, snowy mountains and even a snowy road now and then. Most of them ended up on my Twitter feed and by the weekend, I compiled them into a neat and tidy photo gallery. If you love snowy Colorado winters, you might like this page ... View Photos

Utah Canyon Country Photos - FOUR DAYS IN MOAB, UTAH
MOAB, UTAH - I had a four-day weekend and I decided to get away. I spent my time in Moab, Utah, largely hiking and photographing the beautiful scenery of the southeastern Utah desert. Check out this page to see all of my new pages in Arches National Park and elsewhere. The weather was cold and the scenery was snowy, which was a rarity for this region ... View Photos

Our Ascent Of Mt. Princeton, Colorado - Alt. 14,197 Feet
BUENA VISTA, CO - I was long overdue to climb Mt. Princeton, the most prominent and noticeable mountain from Buena Vista, Colorado. I captured some great photos, but the highlight of the excursion was this was 5-month-old Baby Zach's first ascent of a Colorado 14er ... View Adventure

BEAUTIFUL COLORADO SUNSET - Photos from Buena Vista, CO
BUENA VISTA, CO - Something inside me compelled me to get out of this house this evening. Fortunately, I had my camera with me and I captured a beautiful sunset over the mountains. The sky lit up in shades of pink and purple! Check out my photo gallery ... View Adventure

14er Climb: SOUTH ELBERT (Altitude 14,134 Feet)
TWIN LAKES, CO - Yesterday I climbed South Elbert via the Black Cloud Trail. This was my first major climb for 2009 and my body "screamed at me" for being out of shape. My body is so sore. Ahhhhh, but the photos came out nice - lots of snowy mountain scenery to enjoy ... View Adventure

SUNSET OVER THE MOUNTAINS - Buena Vista, Colorado
BUENA VISTA, CO - Enjoy one of the better sunsets to happen over the Sawatch Mountains from an open area outside of Buena Vista. The sky was ablaze with orange and pink over Mt. Columbia ... View Adventure

Snow In Late May - WATERDOG LAKE TRAIL IN THE MOUNTAINS
CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO - My climb to Waterdog Lake was quite eventful. It snowed like crazy for the first hour of the trail, and the scenery was a snow wonderland at the lake. Enjoy great Colorado snow photos and a video at the bottom ... View Adventure

Cottonwood Pass Is Opens: Mountain Scenery Of First 2009 Visit By Car
NEAR BUENA VISTA, CO - Cottonwood Pass opened early for vehicr traffic this week. On my first day off, I ventured to the Continental Divide to photograph all the amazing snow that still remains. Traveling to Crested Butte from Buena Vista just became a whole lot easier ... View Adventure

SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS - A 24 Hour Retreat With Friends
SAGUACHE COUNTY, CO - Derrick, Alan and I paid a visit to an isolated canyon in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. We hiked near the Orient Mine and elsewhere, and stayed in a cabin with no electricity, no running water or indoor plumbing ... View Adventure

STEVE TWITTERS FOR FIRST TIME DURING CHURCH SERVICE!
BUENA VISTA, CO - Oh the controversy! Steve gave in to the temptation to "tweet" a message on his Twitter page during a Sunday church service. Most thought it was pretty cool, but one local, Kent Naegele, didn't think it was right. Steve's tweet read: "Church. I have so much to be grateful for." Big Red soda were drank to celebrate the feat ... Full Coverage

1953 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD - Dark Green Sedan (Photos & Video)
BUENA VISTA, CO - We hooked up with a local in the community who owned a beautiful 1953 Cadillac. What a beautiful car! I took over 125 photos in two hours and created a video as well. This vehicle puts my 1964 Cadillac to shame! Driving up Chaffee County Road 306 was the highlight of the day for sure ... View Adventure

FRIDAY SNOW PHOTOS - Four Hour Snowy Drive In Mountains
WESTERN COLORADO - Enjoy photos of my drive from Montrose to Buena Vista during a snowy Colorado day. All but one photo were taken from my vehicle as I traveled on State Highway 50 in west-central Colorado ... View Adventure

Video & Photos: Snowy and Muddy Visit To St. Elmo Ghost Town
ST. ELMO, CO - The snow had finally passed, and Kent, Stephen and myself were desiring to do something. We ended up driving up the canyon to the St. Elmo Ghost Town where plenty of snow remains. The video we created wasn't too shabby either! ... View Adventure

GARUFI POINT (alt. 8,430 feet) - Scenic Mountain In Buena Vista, CO
BUENA VISTA, CO - "Garufi Point" is a teeny tiny hill east of Buena Vista, but I'm claiming it. Okay, maybe it's not a real mountain, but it was an excuse to get outside and take pictures of the Colorado scenery from a new vantage point ... View Adventure

Easter Sunday Photos - Bighorn Sheep, Snow & Mountain Scenery
BUENA VISTA, CO - I was hoping for an extremely white Easter, but instead, we only received a few modest snow flurries. Colorado Springs and some of the mountain ski towns were hammered with snow. How wonderful! On Sunday afternoon, I ventured by car into the mountains to photograph Cottonwood Lake and other scenic spots ... View Adventure

STEVE HONORED WITH ESTEEMED TWITTER QUEEN AWARD!
BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve "Colorado Guy" Garufi won yet another esteemed award. This time, he won the "Twitter Queen" award for his high achievement of posting continually like a jackass on Twitter. Steve was given an 8x11 piece of paper on a snowy day in the mountains ... Full Coverage

Friday Night - Watching The Sunset From The Snowy & Windy Valley
BUENA VISTA, CO - I forgot to post this link on stevegarufi.com here. I snapped some photos of the sunset and the surrounding mountain scenery from Chaffee County Road 339. I made a nice video too! ... View Adventure

Snowing Hard All Day - THURSDAY MORNING SNOW PICTURES!
BUENA VISTA, CO - I wandered about this morning to photograph the beautiful snow pounding us in the mountains. It's been snowing for the past 24 hours in Buena Vista and throughout much of Colorado. Twitter photos taken with my cell phone included ... View Adventure

Wednesday Morning - Local Herd Of 100 Elk Run Across Road!
BUENA VISTA, CO - I only planned to quickly capture a photo of Mt. Princeton after picking up my morning coffee, but little did I realize there was a herd of approximately 100 elk behind me. Things got interesting when the elk crossed Chaffee County Road 339 as I sped up to photograph them ... View Photos

Spring Time In The Mountains - COLORADO SPRINGS TRAILS
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - I refurbished this page listing hikes in Colorado Springs. Granted, the list might be basic for long-time residents, but if you are new or visiting, you might find it helpful. Williams Canyon and Red Mountain are my favorites, although I must admit I should have explored the many mountains off of Gold Camp Road ... View Adventure

Tweet, Tweet, Tweet! I'm Lovin' My Tweeps On Twitter! JOIN TWITTER!
Above is my page dedicated to Twitter. Yes, I have a twitter page and have been tweeting like a maniac for the past two months! Definitely join Twitter so we can follow each other! Tweet, tweet, tweet! It really is a great way to keep in touch and catch the latest on whatever stupid thing I'm doing in my life, ha ha ha ... View Adventure

Afternoon Mountain Tour - Drive To The Cottonwood Pass Closing Gate
BUENA VISTA, CO - I have made this drive countless times, but I did my best to pretend I was visiting for the first time. Enjoy my photos of the mountains from Chaffee County Road 306 from Buena Vista all the way to the closing gate at the Denny Creek Trailhead ... View Adventure

Oldie: FISH STICKS AND PLAIN WAFFLES EATEN FOR LUNCH!
BUENA VISTA, CO - Here we go again with the scary and downright troubling eating stories! This afternoon Steve ate microwave fish sticks and blueberry waffles for lunch. He ate the waffles plain, with no butter, no syrup and no nothing! ... Full Coverage

SIX HIKERS ON SATURDAY - A Journey Up Midland Hill
BUENA VISTA, CO - It is the same ol' hike up Midland Hill, a small mountain east of Buena Vista, Colorado. But this time, I went along with five other hikers, many of whom live in flat country USA (Indiana and Michigan). Plenty of scenic pictures and a nice video in this one ... View Adventure

Photos & Video: TURTLE ROCK - FOURMILE ROAD - UNNAMED POINT
BUENA VISTA, CO - I drove along Fourmile Road snapping pictures of Turtle Rock and the mountain scenery along this scenic dirt road northeast of Buena Vista. The highlight was my hike to a windy unnamed point (alt. 9,620 feet) that had great views of the area. ... View Adventure

Telluride & Mountain Village - A REALLY BAD VIDEO I WOULD SAY!
TELLURIDE, CO - On Sunday afternoon, the Wilson family and I were out and about in Telluride and Mountain Village. I didn't take many pictures, but at least I came up with a nifty video. The greatest highlight, in my opinion, was my waving at all the skiers who were riding on the ski lift ... View Adventure

ARCHES NATIONAL PARK - Southern Utah At Its Best!
MOAB, UT - I went outside of Colorado to visit Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. The beautiful and vast desert, huge orange red rock structures and a plethora of arches are just the beginning of this interesting place. Definitely check out my photos and video ... View Adventure

ARCHES NATIONAL PARK - Southern Utah At Its Best!
MOAB, UT - I went outside of Colorado to visit Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. The beautiful and vast desert, huge orange red rock structures and a plethora of arches are just the beginning of this interesting place. Definitely check out my photos and video ... View Adventure

Wednesday Night's Sunset Over The Mountains (Wednesday - February 25)
BUENA VISTA, CO - I was not expecting much from this evening's sunset, for the sky was largely gray with thick clouds. Suddenly, shades of bright pink splash onto the clouds over Mt. Princeton and the Sawatch Mountains. Ahhhh, it was so pretty. You really need to see these photos! ... View Adventure

Steve Garufi Radio ... *KICK ASS* MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS!
Tired of listening to crappy music on the radio? Wish you had more music options at your work? Well Steve Garufi Radio is here to help! I created a page packed with great upbeat songs from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Visit my blip page and TURN YOUR SPEAKERS UP BABY! ... Visit Music Page

"Acting Like I'm From Kansas" - ST. ELMO GHOST TOWN VIDEO & PHOTOS
ST. ELMO, CO - Today I pretended to look at the mountains and scenery as if I lived in a scenery deficient place like Kansas or east Texas. Enjoy my photos and video of my visit to the St. Elmo Ghost Town in the heart of the Sawatch Mountains ... View Adventure

Unnamed Peak 9,124 Feet - Four Mile Area In Buena Vista, CO
BUENA VISTA, CO - I had a strong desire to stand on top of a mountain, however small it was. I decided to summit an unnamed peak in the Four Mile area east of Buena Vista. The views weren't too shabby at the top at all ... View Adventure

Snowy Drive: BUENA VISTA - SOUTH PARK - TARRYALL, CO
PARK COUNTY, CO - A sudden turn of events required that I get to Woodland Park on Tuesday, which happened to be a fairly snowy day in central Colorado. I snap photos of pretty highway scenery and made a detour to Tarryall, a rural town northwest of Lake George. I also created a video of the snowfall later that evening ... View Adventure

2009 DRAMA QUEEN DAY - Make A Stand Against Drama Queens!
The sixth annual Drama Queen holiday is happening today (Friday). We mock drama queens. We honor and recognize those of us who have to put up with them. We light candles and participate in anti-drama queen candlelight vigils. This holiday started because of the many drama queens on my forums. Come celebrate with us! ... View Adventure

COLORADO SUNSET OVER THE MOUNTAINS - February 2, 2009
BUENA VISTA, CO - I made a photo gallery and video of this evening's sunset over the Sawatch Mountains. I stood once again on the quiet and isolated Chaffee County Road 326. All in all, it was a very pretty "color show" over the mountains. Check it out! ... View Adventure

A Tribute To A Friend - IN LOVING MEMORY OF ABBY CORTESE (1987-2009)

This weekend I worked on a tribute to Abby Cortese, an amazing young woman who tragically died in a car accident last week. She spent all of her life in Buena Vista and made a huge impact on so many lives. I explain Abby was a blessing in my life ... Read More

MIDLAND HILL - A Small Peak East of Buena Vista, Colorado

BUENA VISTA, CO - It was an usually sunny and warm January day in central Colorado. Two of my friends joined me in climbing the summit of Midland Hill, a small mountain ridge east of the town of Buena Vista. Watch the video too! ... View Adventure

JOEL'S DESERT WANDERING - Coyote Mountain Wilderness, Arizona

PIMA COUNTY, AZ - I have been tapped out creatively in the past seven to ten days. Thankfully, the one and only Joel Smith in Tucson ventured out in the southern Arizona desert to capture some really pretty photos. Hey, at least it's new content. I encourage you to check them out! ... View Photos

MT. SUNFLOWER (alt. 4,309 feet) - THE KANSAS HIGH POINT!

NEAR WESKAN, KS - Kyle, Lindsey and I drove over 250 miles across the eastern half of Colorado to stand on Mt. Sunflower, the highest point in Kansas. Mt. Sunflower is a beautiful rolling hill on the plains close to the Colorado/Kansas border. Enjoy my photos and video ... View Adventure

Wednesday Night - COLORADO SUNSET OVER THE MOUNTAINS

BUENA VISTA, CO - This evening's sunset was a good one. All sorts of colorful clouds hovered over the Sawatch Mountains - Mt. Princeton and Sheep Mountain in particular. The pretty "color show" helped brighten an otherwise long and hard day ... View Adventure

Photos and Video - CRUISING AROUND IN A 1960 CHEVY TRUCK!

BUENA VISTA, CO - We had some spare time before watching NFL wildcard playoff games. Stephen and I decided to cruise throughout Johnson Village and Buena Vista to kill some time. We visited the overlook, captured footage of roadside deer, drove along East Main Street and visited a Loaf N Jug convenience store. Definitely watch this video if you have the time ... View Adventure

PLATE OF HOT DOGS CANDLE GIVEN AS CHRISTMAS GIFT!

BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve has received some amazing Christmas gifts over the years, but the one he received on Christmas Day may have been the most memorable. He was given a life size plate of hot dogs and potato chips that was actually a candle. "Just looking at it makes me hungry!" exclaimed Steve ... Full Coverage

Taking Dad To Dunkin Donuts & Other Recent Memories With Him

I wrote an essay about some of the recent memories I had with my father this year. It is a reflective piece, and you are more than welcome to read it. There is also a video clip I created as a loving memory of him on the left column ... if you're interested in that as well. Read Essay

Photos and Video: Chief The Dog Enjoys The Colorado Snow!

BUENA VISTA, CO - It was my second morning house/dog sitting and once again I took Chief for a walk. We ventured to an open and snowy area off of Chaffee County Road 337. This time, the sky was partly clear which led to some nice photography. Do watch the video at the below the gallery! ... View Adventure

BALD MOUNTAIN - A Summiting Of A Local Mountain With A Boring Name

NATHROP, CO - There are probably over 500 "Bald Mountains" in the western states which is truly a shame considering the prominence of this mountain east of Nathrop. With a break in the snowfall, Derrick and I drove and hiked to its summit at 9,611 feet. It was nice to get out! ... View Adventure

Oldie" STEVE CAUGHT USING NEIGHBOR'S WI-FI CONNECTION!
(Homeowner Found Him on Front Lawn With Laptop!)

BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve was caught red-handed using the wireless Internet connection in front of neighbor's home, and was even photographed (adjacent photo) typing away on his laptop in public view. Kent, the homeowner who pays monthly for his wireless connection with his hard-earned money, was "taken aback" to see Steve busy on his laptop as he sat on his front lawn at 7:30 a.m. ... Full Coverage

Another Video Tribute: TWIN LAKES, COLORADO (alt. 9,256 feet)

TWIN LAKES, CO - I paid a recent visit to Twin Lakes, Colorado on a quiet December morning. Once again, I created a modest YouTube video dedicated to the small village and lakes and came up with a few scenic mountain and lake photos ... View Adventure

Photos And Video - COTTONWOOD LAKE AFTER A WHITE THANKSGIVING!

NEAR BUENA VISTA, CO - On the morning after Thanksgiving, I drove on snow-covered roads to visit Cottonwood Lake, nestled in the Sawatch Mountains. With the exception of the two people ice fishing, I had the entire lake to myself! Enjoy my photos and video tribute ... View Adventure

Photo And Video Tribute - SCENIC CHAFFEE COUNTY (DIRT) ROAD 327!

NEAR NATHROP, CO - I merely planned to capture my daily Mt. Princeton photo, but then I felt inspired to capture some video footage of this lonely but very scenic dirt road. Chaffee County Road 327 offers some very scenic views of the mountains in all directions ... View Adventure

The Versailles Diner - A CLASSIC NEW JERSEY DINER!

FAIRFIELD, NJ - Bernie, Jon and I visited the Versailles Diner, a classic 24-hour New Jersey diner that offers booths with jukeboxes, taylor ham and waitress that can be cold and rude sometimes. We had a great time making footage for the 4-minute video clip that you really must watch at the bottom of the page ... View Adventure

OLD DISGUSTING BOOTS FINALLY REPLACED BY NEW ONES!

BUENA VISTA, CO - The old and disgusting boots have finally been banished! Steve's old hiking boots were finally replaced today, ending a two and a half year era of him wearing them on practically every outdoor adventure done during this time. The boots had large holes in them! The change in Steve's wardrobe brought a combination of celebration and bewilderment among his friends ... Full Coverage

SNOWFALL IN THE MOUNTAINS - Snowy Drive On Cottonwood Pass Road

BUENA VISTA, CO - It snowed last night and this morning, as the town of Buena Vista woke up to a layer of snow on the ground. It was just 25 degrees and it felt like 16 with the windchill at 8:30 a.m. I made a quick early morning drive along Cottonwood Pass Road to photograph the snowfall coming down in the mountains. Watch the video clip of me driving on snowy roads! ... View Adventure

INSULTING VALENTINE'S DAY HEARTS GIVEN TO CO-WORKERS!

Steve is becoming out of control at his workplace! Apparently bored and needing an outlet, Steve wrote inappropriate and insulting messages on leftover Valentine's Day heart candies and gave them to his co-workers. Some where shocked, some laughed and one was deemed so cruel that it was censored from this web site! ... Full Coverage

NEBRASKA'S HIGHEST POINT - Panorama Point (alt. 5,424 feet)

NEAR BUSHNELL, NE - Panorama Point initially gives the impression of being a modest rolling hill among the vast plains. However, a true high pointer will see all of the beauty in all directions at the Nebraska high point. It is located in Kimball County near the meeting place of the borders of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska ... View Adventure

SOUTH DAKOTA'S HIGHEST POINT - Harney Peak (alt. 7,242 feet)

BLACK HILLS, SD - Harney Peak (alt. 7,242) is not only the high point of South Dakota, but it is the highest point spanning from the Rocky Mountains to the Pyrenees Mountains in Europe. I hiked on a trail with ice and hard-packed snow for much of the way and had the entire summit to myself. This is a grand mountain! ... View Adventure

NORTH DAKOTA'S HIGHEST POINT - White Butte (alt. 3,506 feet)

AMIDON, ND - The highest point in North Dakota is located on the western side of the state. My hike to the summit was very muddy and this was by far the windiest high point I have visited so far. Throw in some confusion about fees, obtaining permission and White Butte being on private property, and it made for quite an adventure ... View Adventure

St. Elmo Ghost Town - Autumn Colors In The Mountains

ST. ELMO, CO - These pictures are one week old, but I thought many of you would appreciate my few photos of the autumn colors among the mountainous scenery in the ghost town of St. Elmo ... View Adventure

THE HIGHEST POINT IN IOWA - Hawkeye Point (alt. 1,670 feet)

OSCEOLA COUNTY, IA - Yes, Steve has "had issues" with Iowa in the past, but there is no exhibition of disrespect for Iowa's high point. Hawkeye Point is a beautiful slope among vast cornfields in far northwest Iowa. Aaron and Steve had a great time and created a four minute video clip ... View Adventure

Autumn In Their Peak Colors! - Twin Lakes & Independence Pass

TWIN LAKES, CO - Kelley and I spent the morning along Highway 82 between Twin Lakes and Independence Pass. With the fall colors at their peak for viewing, we were very busy taking great pictures of the mountains and leaves. Check it out! ... View Adventure

Autumn Foliage Inside South Cottonwood Canyon - Sept. 23, 2008

NEAR BUENA VISTA, CO - I spent the early morning in South Cottonwood Canyon in the Sawatch Mountains to view and photograph the autumn colors. We are not about a week away from the peak viewing time, but I managed to capture some pretty pictures of shimmering colorful leaves ... View Adventure

Hike To Mt. Kreutzer, Colorado (Altitude 13,095 Feet)

NEAR TINCUP, CO - Aaron, Derrick and myself hiked 5-6 miles along the Continental Divide to an obscure 13er known as Mt. Kreutzer. The mountain, located north of Emma Burr Mountain, overlooks Mineral Basin. I brought my Arkansas flag on the adventure and autumn colors were common above timberline ... Full Coverage

"INSANELY EARLY" TEXT MESSAGES SENT TO WEST COAST FRIENDS!

Heeeelllllllooooo! Talk about inappropriate! Steve, currently on a visit to the East Coast, has continually forgotten about time zone differences and sent text messages to friends living in California and elsewhere on the West Coast. This morning, he woke up some of his friends when he sent a text at 6:43 a.m., which was 3:43 a.m. in California! ... Full Coverage

50+ DUNKIN DONUTS VISITS DURING TRIP TO NORTHEAST!
(Self-Described "Dunkin Donuts Man" Celebrates Feat With Friend)

Steve stunned his friends and family throughout the world with the shocking news that he visited a Dunkin Donuts shop for the 50th time during his extended four-week visit to New Jersey. "I want the world to know I'm a Dunkin Donuts man and I'm darned proud!" Steve shouted during the celebration ... Full Coverage

BATH MAT HAS NOT BEEN WASHED IN NINE MONTHS!
Steve Confirms Rumors of Moldy & Dirty Bath Mat At Home!

Steve "ColoradoGuy" Garufi's poor housekeeping habits reached a new low today when he confirmed rumors that his bath mat has not been washed since receiving it as a gift over nine months ago. Yes you heard it: Nine long months ago! People shared their horror at such a ... Full Coverage

DELAWARE'S HIGHEST POINT - Alt. 448 Feet (Located On Suburban Road)

WILMINGTON, DE - Bernie and I hit four state high points in 25 hours! Our final high point was Ebright Azimuth, a peculiar high point located on a busy suburban road in north Delaware. The altitude is a mere 448 feet ... View Adventure

WEST VIRGINIA'S HIGHEST POINT - Altitude 4,683 Feet (Spruce Knob, WV)

PENDLETON COUNTY, WV - Don't dis' West Virginia! This state has some mighty big mountains. Spruce Knob, in northeast West Virginia, stands at 4,863 feet and has a very scenic overlook of the Appalachian Range. Bernie and I visited this spot for our third high point of the day. We won the Triple Crown! ... View Adventure

SAYING GOOD-BYE TO OLD YANKEE STADIUM - Bronx, New York

BRONX, NY - I captured no pictures of mountains, but have managed to snap quite a few photos of the historic Yankee Stadium that will be torn down at the end of this year. We visited Monument Park, walked on the field, visited the dugout and entered the Yankees locker room ... View Adventure

BUTTZVILLE, NEW JERSEY?! Fun With Bernie In Northwest New Jersey!

WARREN COUNTY, NJ - Bernie and I spent the afternoon in the Delaware Water Gap region in northwest New Jersey. We walked on the Appalachian Trail, snapped photos of the Delaware River and drove through the small village of Buttzville. Yes! That's the town name! Buttzville! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ... View Adventure

EMMA BURR MOUNTAIN On The Divide - Alt. 13,544 Feet

NEAR TINCUP, CO - Emma Burr Mountain, a 13er on the Continental Divide, has been summited! Ever since I first laid eyes on the mountain from Mineral Basin in South Cottonwood Canyon, I have deeply desired to reach its top in the past twelve months ... View Adventure

STEVE TEARFULLY ADMITS LYING ABOUT BIKE TRIP!
Bike Trip Never Happened; Steve Made It Up To Impress Women!

BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve tearfully admitted that his conscious weighed heavily this morning and that he needed to admit that the entire supposed bicycle ride across America was a lie. It never happened and he fabricated the entire adventure to impress women and gain a lot of attention from people. "I don't blame you if you never believe anything I ever say again." he stated ... Full Coverage (April 1, 2008)

MORE COLORADO VIEWS - Huron Peak (Alt. 14,005 Feet)

NEAR WINFIELD, CO - I squeezed in another 14er today when Megan and I hiked to the summit of Huron Peak (alt. 14,005 feet). I must say, I was very impressed with the trail and summit views of this "14er" near the Winfield Ghost Town in the Sawatch Mountains ... View Adventure

ANOTHER 14ER HIKE - La Plata Peak (Alt. 14,336 Feet)

NEAR TWIN LAKES, CO - Summer is quickly going away and I took advantage of a day off to hike La Plata Peak. This is a 14er near Twin Lakes and Independence Pass that is the fifth highest mountain in Colorado ... View Adventure

MAJOR FIGHT ON COUCH ERUPTS AT BIBLE STUDY!
Friend "Just About Had It" Over Unwanted Picture Taking

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - A major fight on the couch erupted at a local Colorado Springs bible study when an aggravated woman's emotions were pushed over the edge after Steve had taken one too many unsolicited pictures during last night's weekly meeting. ... Full Coverage (This is an "oldie" from 2003.)

MINERAL WATER TOUR - All Of Manitou's Mineral Springs

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO - Ron and I had some free time in Manitou Springs. We decided to walk all over, visiting all ten of Manitou's mineral water springs. We met a group of belly dancers, talked to a homeless person and ranked each of the springs by taste ... View Adventure

Colorado's Highest Point - MT. ELBERT (alt. 14,433 feet)

LAKE COUNTY, CO - I was blessed with the time today to hike to the summit of Mt. Elbert, the highest point in all of Colorado. This was my twelfth "14er." The amazing views of the surrounding mountains made the arduous climbing was well worth it ... View Adventure

"WEED WHACKER" WON AT LOCAL GOLF TOURNAMENT!
Prize Deemed "Useless" Per Steve's Refusal To Do Yard Work!

SALIDA, CO - Steve won a weed trimmer at a local Chaffee County golf tournament and fundraiser last week, but the prize is considered "useless" because of Steve's refusal to do any kind of yard work as a matter of principle ... Full Coverage

THE SCENIC POPLAR GULCH TRAIL - Near St. Elmo, CO

ST. ELMO, CO - Four us hiked the Poplar Gulch Trail for the first time this morning. At the top, we had some really pretty views of mountains in all directions, of course, and once again we did not encounter another human being throughout much of the trail ... View Adventure

STEVE MAINTAINS DIGNITY; AVOIDS KANSAS TURNPIKE!
(Alternative Route Found From Kansas City To Topeka)

EASTERN KANSAS - Insulted and stunned that the Kansas Turnpike has the gall to charge people money to drive in their scenery-challenged state, Steve found an alterate route from Kansas City to Topeka. He saved two dollars, but more imporantly, he kept his dignity ... Full Coverage

Oldie: BURGERS, CHICKEN, ICE CREAM AT BARBEQUE!

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - I dug up an "oldie" from 2001 when Scotty, Josh and myself had a barbeque with cheeseburgers, grilled chicken and delicious ice cream. Let me tell you this, my stomach was in heaven after this wondrous event! ... View Adventure

DAVIS MEADOW TRAIL: A Solitary Hike in Chaffee County

CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO - I walked all of the 3.5 miles of the Davis Meadow Trail and did not encounter another person along the entire trail. It was a nice little hike with plenty of aspen groves and views of the Collegiate Peaks ... View Adventure

SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN (alt. 8,406 feet) - Nathrop, Colorado

NATHROP, CO - Sugarloaf Mountain is the tall mountain northeast of Nathrop that one can not miss seeing as one drives along Highway 285. I had always wanted to summit that mountain, and early this morning Shannon and I "bushwacked" our way to the top ... View Adventure

"GEORGE COSTANZA WALLET" CRITICIZED & MOCKED!
Photos Of Tattered Wallet Become Public Spectacle For Steve

Steve was mocked and criticized today by many of his web visitors when recent photos showed the condition of his old and tattered wallet that has been termed a "George Costanza" wallet. "The crap in your wallet is shameful!" wrote Paula in Denver ... Full Coverage

BALLOONA VISTA! Hot Air Balloons Float Over Buena Vista!

BUENA VISTA, CO - The Balloona Vista Festival was the largest ever with a number of really pretty hot air balloons rising. The sun to the east made for some great picture taking with the Sawatch Mountains in the background ... View Adventure

Independence Pass, Colorado - A SPRINGTIME SNOWY WONDERLAND!

NEAR ASPEN, CO - Independence Pass opened yesterday (June 5) and many skiers were taken advantage of the huge amounts of snow remaining up there. If you love snow, you really need to visit this page ... View Adventure

Mountain Biking Around Both Lakes - TWIN LAKES, COLORADO!

TWIN LAKES, CO - Kent and his family finally convinced me to go mountain biking with them, and what a fun time we had. We rode around both lakes at Twin Lakes, coming across the historic Interlaken resort and some really beautiful views of the lake, snowy mountains and aspen groves ... View Adventure

Day 35: MISSISSIPPI BLUES - Four Flat Tires In One Day!
Memorable Day: The River, The People, The Roads.

GREENWOOD, MS - My 73 mile ride on March 6 was probably my most memorable on the east side of the country. I rode over the Mississippi River, had four flat tires, had unforgetable encounters with people in Greenville, Indianola and Itta Bena, and walked on the worst highway in America for bicycling ... Read More

Dry Ramen, Yogurt Pretzels & Candy Corn Soda FOR BREAKFAST!

BUENA VISTA, CO - Need new breakfast ideas? Well look no further than this web site! Steve created a new breakfast for himself this morning, feasting on dry clumps of ramen noodles and yogurt pretzels, then washing it down with candy corn flavored soda. "That's disgustingly bland. Matzo bell soup has more flavor that ... Full Coverage

LOVELAND PASS (alt. 11,990 Feet) - Lots of Snow!

NEAR ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA, CO - I played "hookey" with attending church and instead made the leisurely drive past various ski towns and area to reach Loveland Pass. There is still a lot of snow up there on the Continental Divide, and so if you love snow, you really need to check out my photo gallery ... View Adventure

LOCALS SUPPORT STEVE'S BIKE RIDE WITH BISCUITS!

BUENA VISTA, CO - Who needs Wheaties or granola bars when you've got loads of biscuits? Steve's upcoming plans to bicycling across America gained a major boast when a local family sponsored him with a gift of a big ol' stash of homemade biscuits ... Full Coverage

Rainbow Falls - A Hidden Waterfall In Manitou Springs, CO

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO - I was in the Pikes Peak region earlier this month and my friends Kelly, Lars and myself visited Rainbow Falls, a very pretty waterfall hidden next to a highway bridge. It is largely unknown to most people in the area ... View Adventure

WHITE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATE WITH OPEN TOED SANDALS!
(Steve Inspires Friends At Local Christmas Party)

BUENA VISTA, CO - Colorado had a white Christmas! Steve took an amazing step towards spreading Christmas cheer and inspiration to all of his friends when he wore open toed sandals during yesterday's snowfall. "When I saw you walk in the house wearing sandals caked with snow, I knew this Christmas was going to be a special day ... Full Coverage

HAIR CONSULTANT FIRED TWO DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS!
(Not Spending Time With Steve & No Hair Knowledge Cited)

BUENA VISTA, CO - Talk about receiving a lump of coals for Christmas! The Colorado Guy community was shocked yesterday when it was annouced that Hair Consultant Josh was fired just two days before Christmas. After sipping an eggnog latte, Steve was convinced it was the right move ... Full Coverage

ASSORTED SNOW PHOTOS AND SCENES - Buena Vista, Colorado

BUENA VISTA, CO - After two long days of intense snowfall, I wandered around the area of Monday morning to photograph the snowy scenery and mountain views. Everything was pretty and covered in white! ... View Adventure

EMOTIONAL BREAKDOWN FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN IOWA!
Steve Experiences Uncontrollable Sobbing For Iowans

MONOWA COUNTY, IA - The thought of people living in Iowa for their entire lives was just too much for Steve, the webmaster of this web site. While driving yesterday throughout western Iowa, Steve broke down in uncontrollable sobbing as he became overwhelmed with sadness and pity for people who might live their entire lives there ... Full Coverage

RIPS IN "BUTT AREA" OF THREE PAIRS OF STEVE'S PANTS!
(Most People Don't Notice Rips, But They Are Growing Larger)

BUENA VISTA, CO - Three pairs of pants in Steve's wardrobe have recently obtained rips in the "butt area," causing a lot of personal embarrassment for him as photos have been revealed on this web site. As usual, a flurry of feedback was given to Steve including to "Stop all the attention getting behaviors and buy new pants." ... Full Coverage

The Pikes Peak Highway - A SCENIC DRIVE TO THE SUMMIT

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - I had some free time in Colorado Springs on Saturday afternoon, and my buddy Scott and I made the leisurely and scenic drive along the Pikes Peak Highway. The views above timberline, of course, were amazing as always ... View Adventure

PAINFUL ARMPIT NOOGIES GIVEN ON COUCH!
Lisa and Steve Continue Fighting At Bible Study

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Childish fighting at a local Colorado Springs Bible study continued last night when Lisa began giving painful "armpit noogies" to Steve as they sat on the couch. Steve fought back by attempting to put her in a head lock, but Lisa grabbed Steve's stomach with her nails ... Full Coverage (This is an "oldie" from 2003.)

ASPEN - INDEPENDENCE PASS - THE MAROON BELLS

NEAR ASPEN, CO - The one and only Elana was in the area and she wanted to visit the Maroon Bells. Now admittedly, we drove there to these well-photographed peaks, but it was such a nice adventure nonetheless. The autumn foliage around Aspen was pretty nifty too! ... View Adventure

MARSHMELLOW CAKE SMASHED AGAINST FOREHEAD!
Worry And Anxiety Over Fantasy Football Match Blamed

BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve smashed an orange marshmellow snack cake into his forehead this afternoon as an expression of the intense anxiety and worry he has today over his Week Five match up for his fantasy football team. Two Dallas Cowboys players will determine whether he wins or loses ... Full Coverage

CANDY GINGER BREAD HOME BECOMES CRACK HOUSE!

BUENA VISTA, CO - Talk about ghetto! The once attractive Christmas candy house at a local Buena Vista household was deemed uninhabitable and a replica of a "crack house in Detroit." The home had one side of the roof almost completely gone and the front door blown out of the entrance ... Full Coverage

ELEVEN LICORICE RED VINES EATEN FOR BREAKFAST!

BUENA VISTA, CO - Talk about an amazing breakfast idea! Steve enjoyed eleven - yes eleven! - Red Vines for breakfast after obtaining a package of the red licorice twists the day before. ... Full Coverage

Mt. Sneffels In The San Juan Mountains - Altitude 14,150 Feet

NEAR OURAY, CO - Jay and I summited Mt. Sneffels, a lofty "14er" located among the jagged San Juan Mountains. We camped at the Atlas Mill Campground and began out hike in Yankee Boy Basin. The scenery was amazing up there! ... View Adventure

RALPH LAUREN SHIRT REACHES 17 YEARS OF AGE!
(Steve Wears Shirt At Cafe; Others Celebrate Amazing News)

BUENA VISTA, CO - The Ralph Lauren shirt in Steve's wardrobe celebrated its 17th birthday yesterday with a emotional jubilation at a local cafe in Buena Vista. Amazingly, Steve purchased the black shirt when he was a teenager working in a department store in New Jersey ... Full Coverage

COPY MACHINE BREAKS LOU GEHRIG'S RECORD!
Steve's Workplace Copier Prints Off 2,194 Sheets In a Row!

LITTLETON, CO - One of the most revered records of all time has been broken! The office copy machine at Steve's workplace broke Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 by printing out 2,194 consecutive 8 x 11 copies last week. No doubt, this copy machine "raised the bar" for future copy machines ... Full Coverage

Oldie: UGLY FIGURINE WON AT WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE!

PARK COUNTY, CO - Steve very well may have won the ugliest white elephant gift in the history of the human race! He won a hand-sized figurine with gaudy designed flowers and butterflies held by thin metal coils ... Full Coverage

LITTLETON MAN ASSAULTED WITH BEAN BURRITO!
Teenager Pegs Steve's Co-Worker In Chest With Fast Food!

LITTLETON, CO - One of Steve's co-workers was pelted in the chest by a burrito this morning. Blake, an operations manager, was outside inspecting work when he was "assaulted" by the Mexican staple food by a teenager in a roadside car. He suffered no physical injuries - just initial shock and personal embarrassment from the event ... Full Coverage

STEVE SHOWS MAJOR FARMER'S TAN WITH PRIDE!
(Arms, Legs and Ankles Have "Gross" Tan Lines After Ride)

BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve has a farmer's tan and he's showing it to the world! Steve proudly revealed his well-defined tan lines, frequently termed a "farmer's tan", to many of his friends yesterday at a local cafe and weekly church gathering ... Full Coverage

STEVE DRINKS FOOFY NON-FAT CARAMEL LATTE!
(Many Ridicule Him For Drinking Such a "Girlie Drink!")

BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve had a "break down" yesterday when he ordered and drank a 20-ounce non-fat, decaffeinated caramel latte with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. The incident brought all sorts of ridicule to Steve, with many speculating why he would be so troubled to consume such a drink in the first place ... Full Coverage

Oldie: BIG GULP STREAK REACHES 24 DAYS IN A ROW!
Steve Determined To Break Joe DiMaggio's Streak of 56!

LEADVILLE, CO - The 7-11 Super Big Gulp streak is on! Steve drank a 32-ounce Big Gulp (root beer) for the 24th day in a row today, and with no signs of letting up and feeling strong physically, the he is determined to break Joe DiMaggio's streak of 56 consecutive days ... Full Coverage

427-242 LOPSIDED SCRABBLE MATCH TURNS UGLY!
Game Deemed An "Ass-Kicking"; Tanya Takes Loss In Stride

BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve soundly defeated his cute brunette friend, Tanya, in a living room Scrabble match at his cabin last week. Things began with a "bang" when Steve's opening move of "REFRAIN" gained him 76 points to start the match. After just six rounds, the game was practically over with the score at 245-99. ... View Adventure

BACKWOODS LOCALS MAKE TRIBUTE TO STEVE!
Steve's Initials "SG" Etched In Concrete Next To Trailer Home!

Steve was honored today when his initials were etched in a concrete foundation of the home of Dave and Janelle, two "backwoods locals" who love visiting this web site. "I often tell people, 'Y'all need to visit ColoradoGuy dot com and see what he's up to!'" .... Full Coverage

KISSING OF LARGE CACTUS TURNS NASTY!
Thorns Scratch Arms; Steve Gets Hooked Against It!

TUCSON, AZ - What was first intended to be a friendly kiss of a cactus in the Arizona desert turned into a very nasty situation! Steve stupidly wrapped his arms around the cactus that scratched his arms, damaged his shirt and hooked him against the cactus for almost 30 seconds ... Full Coverage

MID-LIFE CRISIS ERUPTS IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA!
Steve Smokes Bad Cigars At Truck Stops To Cope!

BENSON, AZ - A so-called "mid-life crisis" has Steve engaging in some bizarre behaviors during his visit to southern Arizona. While some buy motorcycles, switch careers or dress like teenagers as a means of dealing with mid-life crisis issues, Steve has been habitually visiting remote Arizona trucks stops and smoking cheap cigars to cope with his crisis ... Full Coverage

CHUGGING OF COFFEE CREAMER BOTTLE GOES AWRY!
Steve Spits Up Halfway; Denies Doing It To Impress Girl!

BUENA VISTA, CO - An attempt to drink an entire bottle coffee creamer went awry when Steve spit up halfway through on a friend's front porch. Amidst criticism that he was being immature, Steve denied he did it to impress the girl he was with ... Full Coverage

MELTDOWN OVER ATONAL MUSIC ON MY SPACE PAGE!

BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve experienced a "meltdown" after playing really awful and disturbing music that was part of "Atonal Music Appreciation Month" on his myspace page. "Oh it just go so bad." explained Steve, "I started to freak out and I found myself getting mad and irritable for no apparent reason." ... Full Coverage

OUT OF CONTROL BANGING THINGS AGAINST HIS HEAD!
Steve Smashes Coffee Cake On Forehead; Admits "Problem"

BUENA VISTA, CO - Steve's smashing of things against his forehead has gone too far! Giddy that his DSL connection is working, Steve compulsively smashed a slab of coffee cake against his forehead in the mountains, and he plans to seek counseling to rid himself of this awful habit ...Full Coverage

STEVE'S STOMACH IS BECOMING FATTER AND FATTER!
(Growing Gutt Named "Herman The Stomach" On Web Site)

The large and growing stomach of Steve has been named "Herman The Stomach" and is rapidly becoming a key player and influential entity on this web site. Just yesterday, two disturbing photographs were taken of Steve's gutt, displaying "Herman" for all of the Colorado Guy community ... Full Coverage

STEVE BUYS LADIES SUNGLASSES AT WALMART!
Many Mock & Ridicule Steve, But He Insists "They Look Fine"

Steve admitted that his newly purchased pair of sunglasses he has recently worn had a label idenitifying it as a "ladies" design at a nearby Walmart. Since they fit comfortably and did not look too feminine-looking, he has been wearing them ever since, but not without a lot of people making fun of him ... Full Coverage

Plastic Tag Has Been On T-Shirt For The Past FOUR YEARS!

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO - Talk about the embarrassment! Steve "ColoradoGuy" Garufi's light blue tie-dye t-shirt that he has been wearing for the past four years has always had the plastic tag stuck on the back of the shirt! Yes! For the past four years! ...View Adventure

STEVE COMES CLEAN ABOUT ADOPT HIGHWAY MOTIVES!
Steve Tearfully Admits "Getting A Date" Was Ultimate Goal!

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO - In a brief moment of honest with himself and others, Steve tearfully admitted that the true motive for him pursuing the Colorado Adopt A Highway program was for the hopes that he could get a date. He thought girls might think he would be cool to have a purple sign on Colorado Highway 24 ... Read More

STEVE VOMITS SPRING WATER ON KITCHEN COUNTER!
(Steve Foolishly Drinks 38-Year-Old Water During Party!)

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - A gathering to celebrate Steve creation of his newest web sites "turned ugly" last night when he foolishly drank mineral water from an antique bottle of Manitou Mineral Water that dated back to 1967. Steve vomited on his friend's kitchen counter ... Full Coverage

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