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Urban Camping

Friends,

With urban camping season underway across the Colorado front range, now felt like a good time to ask, what makes for a good spot to pitch a tent? Private property is out of the question – “trespassers will be shot” signs can be a tad unnerving. Access to services is a selling point amongst urban campers settling near the Good Samaritan and the Jesus Saves sign. Public lands and close quarters with other like-minded urban campers also seem like key criteria. And, while a view of the capitol or a flowing stream would appear to be desirable commodities, the smell of pot and strewn litter might be bigger draws. Maybe it’s my quiet nature or the quasi-hermit mindset derived from years of working from home… whatever the reason, I think that if I were camping within city limits, I’d pick a suburban trail underpass. You know, within reach of civilization but still remote enough to create the illusion of wilderness – plus the road above bears the brunt of the elements in the event of inclement weather. This camper had the right idea.

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Speaking of having the right idea, I’m headed down to Parlor to try their famous layered doughnuts. The strawberry shortcake donut looks particularly appealing. Heck, I might go crazy and try their Keto doughnut –I’m not expecting much, but then again, I shouldn't knock it unless I've tried it, right? And, if I'm lucky, I may be able to spot some urban campers in their natural habitat.

Happy Friday!



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