Rocky Mountain National Park

On Day 1 of our visit to Rocky Mountain National Park we entered the park through the Estes Park entrance. We joyfully waved our paid lifetime pass at the ranger to gain entry. After a short time on the paved road inside the park ...the mountain beckoned us to get off the beaten path and begin a new adventure. We drove on a dirt road for hours to be rewarded with awesome views of mountains and streams along the way. We finally reached the summit and was greeted by snow on the ground. At this height, in this cold, we surely wished we wore thermals instead of shorts. Up here at 11,796 feet elevation the air is rare making it difficult to exert oneself. Somehow enough strength was mustered to go inside the Alpine center to procure a couple cups of hot coffee. Hopefully we will be able to capture moments like this on each day of our adventure.Read more