For a change of pace, I decided to drive down to Littleton, Colorado the other day and spend a few hours hiking along the South Platte River, seen in the photograph above. Years ago, I attended a concert at The Platte River Bar and Grill, featuring a band that Marty - onetime DU Bookstore textbook buyer - played guitar for. The place had a large outdoor venue, and I noticed a trail behind it along the Platte that looked kind of interesting. That was 7 years ago, and yesterday I finally decided to check it out (and yes, I do tend to procrastinate a bit). I found a parking spot at Hudson's Gardens, just down the street from that bar, and spent several hours exploring the riverside trail. There was a lot of open space and wilderness around, unlike the riverfront closer to Denver, which consists mostly of factories, warehouses, and commercial outlets. It definitely made for a pleasant day, and was only a short drive from Denver, too. What could be more perfect?
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