“A Tale of Two Cities…”

…is a good book—I hear—and was also the title of the weather report Sunday night in Denver. On the screen were two photos of a city park. One of them pictured a sunny day filled with runners, walkers and Frisbee players in shorts/t-shirts; the other pictured an empty field with six inches of whirling, twirling snow.

These photos were taken less than 24 hrs apart. Ah, the life of a Coloradoan. The phrase “in like a lion, out like a lamb” doesn’t really apply here. March is a historically fickle month (in terms of weather) in our state and, thus, outdoor activities run the gamut—winter sports enthusiasts squeeze in their last few weekend trips to the mountains, sports season begins again, schools are out on field trips and people suffering from “cabin fever” have an opportunity to get outdoors and receive a little taste of spring. I’d don’t know for sure, but I’d guess its one of the months that produces one of the more diverse groups of outdoor recreators.

So, while deciding whether to go to work in snow boots or sandals, enjoy the variety and unpredictability of March! Plan and prepare for your outdoor adventures, even if it is hard to tell what Mother Nature is going to send our way.