Emerging from a cold and windy winter, and a long cool, wet spring we were pleasantly surprised by the mild and sunny weather up in the mountains, south west of Denver. South Park is not yet snow free but the sun’s rays are warm and generating a lot of runoff. Our trail was almost a stream by mid afternoon!
Our campsite was near a stream where the beavers are constantly making new dams. They took down a tree the first night we were there - saw it in the road on our way out!
Mike decided to rough it in the wild for one night - even Rocky was too scared to stay out there alone, so he escaped the tent and ran back to us. Michael survived the night - extra snug in his feather sleeping bag - Thanks Judy.
Ant and Allie preferred the luxury of the camper.
We all enjoyed a visit from Jason, Nicole and Stella. After a steep hike up to Jefferson Lake, a relaxed afternoon at the campsite and marshmallows around the campfire we were ready for bed soon after dark.
This is the first trip Rob was not with us - he was working all weekend and had to fend for himself. We missed him.
We are so lucky to be living just a few miles from Beaver Brook trail. I have been on it a few times since finishing up my classes and each time I notice new vistas and marvel at the beauty of the area even though it is sandwiched between two very busy highways. I have found some new hiking friends and hope we can continue walking throughout the summer.
The wild flowers are starting to bloom - I will have to return to the trip mid June to see what has flourished.
Emerging from a cold and windy winter, and a long cool, wet spring we were pleasantly surprised by the mild and sunny weather up in the mountains, south west of Denver. South Park is not yet snow free but the sun’s rays are warm and generating a lot of runoff. Our trail was almost a stream by mid afternoon!
Our campsite was near a stream where the beavers are constantly making new dams. They took down a tree the first night we were there - saw it in the road on our way out!
Mike decided to rough it in the wild for one night - even Rocky was too scared to stay out there alone, so he escaped the tent and ran back to us. Michael survived the night - extra snug in his feather sleeping bag - Thanks Judy.
Ant and Allie preferred the luxury of the camper.
We all enjoyed a visit from Jason, Nicole and Stella. After a steep hike up to Jefferson Lake, a relaxed afternoon at the campsite and marshmallows around the campfire we were ready for bed soon after dark.
This is the first trip Rob was not with us - he was working all weekend and had to fend for himself. We missed him.
