The Greeley Independence Stampede is one of America’s largest 4th of July rodeos. This year marks the event’s 101st celebration. From June 22nd to July 4th, 2023 there were rodeos, concerts, a carnival, food vendors and of course, the demolition derby! My name is Anthony. I started going to the stampede in 1976. I...
Pikes Peak And The Pike National Forest
Pikes Peak is one of the most notable and well-known focal points in the Pike National Forest. This world famous mountain is a highly visited attraction. If you enjoyed The Garden of the Gods adventure, then you’re going to like this one as well. This was also part of Sandy and Mike’s trip to...
The Garden Of The Gods
The Garden of the Gods fits its name to a ‘T’. When you see the shear red rock cliffs pointing towards the heavens, you imagine mythical Gods using this area as a playground. We here at “You, Me and The Dock” encourage our readers to send us photos of their vacations. As a travel...
Experience Estes Park, Colorado
If you ever happen to visit Northern Colorado, you have to experience Estes Park. This touristy but very laid-back mountain town offers some of Colorado’s most beautiful mountainous scenery. When traveling up the Big Thompson Canyon, in every direction you look nature frames its poetic landscape one frame at a time. With its artsy...
Brian Hockley-Photo Expo
It has been awhile since You, Me and The Dock’s photographer, Brian “Have camera will travel” Hockley has shared an exciting travel adventure with this photo expo. Brian found time to explore a popular destination that highlights one of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain mining communities and its historical value. One of Colorado’s most photographed spots is...
Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch
Colorado has many beautiful mountainous retreats. One of these is the Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch. When talking about resorts, people have a tendency to think of golf, beach or spa resorts. But this particular resort offers the tranquil surroundings of the northern Rocky Mountains. Just a little over two hours from Denver’s International Airport and 50 minutes west of I-25...
The sleepy town of Greeley, Colorado
There is a city that lies approximately 20 miles east from the base of the Rocky Mountains that portrays a small town atmosphere. In comparison to some of its more contemporary neighboring cities, its humble traditions are still intact. Before moving to South West Florida, I, Anthony Scopel called Greeley, Colorado home for thirty five years....
A weekend at the cabin in Cumberland Pass
Colorado’s Cumberland Pass was used to connect several mining towns together in the late 1800’s. There are still remnants of these small towns along the mountain trails. You can travel most of these unfinished roads with a two wheel drive vehicle, but the best way is with an ATV. The Cumberland Pass connects the...
Denver, Leadville & Gunnison Railroad
The Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad – a. k. a. Denver, Leadville & Gunnison Railroad, was a narrow gauge railroad that operated from Denver to many western mining towns. You, Me and The Dock’s Wilderness King – John Brooks, takes us to several locations where this historic railroad traveled in and around Colorado’s Rocky...