Last year, a full year's worth of rain came down on parts of Boulder County within 48 hours. In the tiny town of Lyons, that fateful storm changed the course of lives forever. At the cofluence of the two creeks that run through town, the water level rose steadily until the banks were breached, then the water gushed over and just kept coming. The resulting devastation was worse than anyone could have ever imagined. In no time the entire town was underwater and all 2,100 residents had to be evacuated. With no electricity, phone service or wastewater treatment, the town literally shut down for 6 long weeks. When it was finally safe to return, the aftermath revealed that 20% of all homes in Lyons were completely gone. In Old Town, the homes that used to stand along the riverbanks stood no m... 09/10/2014

Sunset in Lyons Colorado I visited a friend’s house in Lyons Colorado on Saturday evening. Lyons is a small town setting about 15 miles north of Boulder. It was a nice potluck gathering with a few close friends and family members. The deck behind her home overlooks a large canyon and has a spectacular view of the sunset. It was pretty cloudy most of the time but I managed to capture a couple of choice shots. One of my favorite is the one with a silhouette of a plant in the foreground.      Boulder Green Built Homes For Sale Contact Me Today For More Information Or Call Me @ 720-771-5594 Search More Denver and Boulder County Homes For Sale   If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a home in Boulder County or anywhere in Denver Metro please call me. I can help you le... 08/16/2010