Gordon Eaton

Travel Explorer | Creative Adventurer 

Gordon with red rock climbing helmet on. Smiling for selfie photo.

Hello I am a traveler, explorer, regional Emmy®-winning filmmaker, and creative adventurer. From the peaks of Colorado’s fourteeners to the historic streets of Europe, I explore the world through my boots and my camera. Hiking, climbing, and traveling fuel the stories, landscapes, and cultural discoveries I share here—alongside trail guides, climbing adventures, travel narratives, and behind-the-scenes creative projects.

Adventures in Climbing and Hiking 

Climber in Yellow coat rock climbing outside

Staunton State Park

Staunton State Park is my favorite climbing area in Colorado, offering climbers a stunning mix of granite walls and great approach trails in the Colorado sun.  With routes for all skill levels, from beginner slabs to challenging multi-pitch climbs, it’s a perfect destination for adventure, training, and breathtaking mountain views.

Rock climber in blue coat climbing outside on rock. Chains are near the top.

Clear Creek Canyon

Clear Creek Canyon is a premier climbing destination in Colorado’s Front Range, offering a wide range of sport and trad routes for all skill levels. With easy access, dramatic canyon walls, and one of Colorado’s most popular climbing spots, it’s a must-visit for climbers seeking adventure and challenge.

Lake with tall jagged mountain peaks and snow.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park offers hikers breathtaking alpine scenery, from lush valleys to towering peaks. With trails for all levels, explore wildflower meadows, crystal-clear lakes, and rugged mountain paths where fresh air, wildlife, and unforgettable views make every step an adventure.

Orange arch with mountains in the background.

Arches National Park

Arches National Park offers hikers a stunning desert landscape filled with iconic sandstone arches and rock formations. Explore trails for all skill levels, wander red-rock canyons, and experience sweeping views where natural beauty, adventure, and the spirit of the Southwest come alive.

Travel

Rome Colosseum with blue sky.

Rome

From Rome’s ancient streets to its most iconic monuments, experience the Eternal City through layers of history. See the Colosseum from outside, stand before the Pantheon and Egyptian obelisks, and walk the Via dei Fori Imperiali where empire once shaped the world.

Paris, France - A boat on the River Seine with the Musee d'Orsay building in the background.

Paris

From walking along Paris’s riverbanks to exploring the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Musée de la Magie, experience the city through art, imagination, and daily life. Wander museums, quiet streets, and the Seine where history, creativity, and Parisian rhythm unfold.

Tall, ornate church called the Basílica de la Sagrada Família Spain

Barcelona

From Barcelona’s lively shoreline to its ancient heart, experience the city through food, history, and design. Enjoy a seaside lunch, explore Roman ruins in the Gothic Quarter, and stand before the Sagrada Família where centuries of culture shape modern Barcelona.

Large building with gold winged statue in front on pedestal. London

London

From London’s iconic streets to its historic core, experience the city through music and monarchy. Walk across Abbey Road, step inside the Tower of London, and trace centuries of power, culture, and everyday life woven into the capital.

FEATURED RESOURCE

Infographic showing the ancient Roman street grid system. It explains the Cardo Maximus and Decumanus Maximus axes using a circular diagram and a side-by-side comparison of an ancient Roman Forum versus a modern city square like Piazza della Repubblica in Florence, illustrating how ancient urban planning is preserved in modern pavement. AI- Generated.

Visual reconstruction and Roman grid infographic created with Google Gemini (Nano Banana 2

Explore the Roman Street Grid

Ancient Rome didn’t just build cities — it engineered them. The Cardo Maximus formed the central north–south axis of Roman urban planning, shaping cities across Europe and beyond.

Explore the interactive Cardo Maximus Map to trace preserved streets in Split, Florence, and other former Roman settlements.

[Explore the Cardo Maximus Map ]

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2021 Viddy Awards Gold Winner

2021 Viddy Awards Gold Winner

I am pleased to announce that we have won a 2021 Gold Viddy Award for our work on Frank Mechau in the Documentary category. You can watch the Frank Mechau on the PBS platform here: https://www.pbs.org/video/frank-mechau-zlx9je/ The Viddy Awards, formerly the…

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2021 Gold Hermes Creative Awards Winner

I am pleased to announce that we have won a 2021 Gold Hermes Creative Award for our work on Frank Mechau in the Documentary Television category. You can watch the Frank Mechau on the PBS platform here: https://www.pbs.org/video/frank-mechau-zlx9je/ Hermes Creative…

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telly award bronze 2021

Telly Awards 2021

I am pleased to announce that we have won a Bronze Telly Award at the 2021 Telly Awards for our work on Frank Mechau in the Documentary Television category. You can watch the Frank Mechau on the PBS platform here: https://www.pbs.org/video/frank-mechau-zlx9je/ The…

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