Above the Big Thompson

Perched high above the Big Thompson Canyon near Drake, Colorado, Storm Mountain  is more than just a place on a map—it’s a unique blend...

Nestled in the scenic Big Thompson Canyon between Loveland and Estes Park, Drake, Colorado  has a history as enduring as the granite...

In the early evening of July 31, 1976 , a near‑stationary thunderstorm unleashed an extraordinary 12–14 inches of rain —including about...

In 2000, Colorado faced a significant wildland fire known as the Bobcat Fire , especially notable in the Roosevelt National Forest region...

A Record-Breaking Storm In early September 2013, a slow-moving, moisture-rich storm stalled over Colorado’s Front Range, unleashing...

In mid‑August 2020, a wildfire ignited near Chambers Lake in Roosevelt National Forest—soon becoming one of the most devastating blazes...

In late July 2024, the Alexander Mountain Fire ignited near Loveland, Colorado, and rapidly became one of the region’s most urgent...