Journal 35: Why the Red Dirt?

Ever notice that some of Pinehaven’s soil and rocks wear a warm, rusty-red hue? That’s not the handiwork of paint, it’s nature showing off its own masterpiece. In this quick, two-minute video, we’ll uncover the story behind that color, tracing it to Pinehaven’s perch on Raspberry Mountain and a geological wonder known as “redbeds.” You’ll see how the mountain’s ancient history has been quietly coloring our corner of Colorado for millions of years.(1)

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1. Author’s note: In preparing this article, the author used AI-assisted tools for research support, proofreading, fact-checking, and stylistic refinement. The narrative, analysis, and historical interpretations are the author’s own, and responsibility for accuracy rests solely with the author. The blog’s research methodology statement is available at:

https://cabininthepinescuchara.blogspot.com/2019/03/methodology-sources-and-use-of-research.html