Avoiding the hurricane

Hurricane Hermine hit north Florida overnight but that didn't hinder our travel plans. A little rough weather, and a closed Skyway Bridge, but we got to the airport on time.
Wild goose chase & lunch

Larry wanted to get a pair of hiking pants in case it was chilly in CO, so after picking up the car rental, we made our way to a store which Goggle rated as our best choice for hiking clothes. LocatedWeiterlesen
Glenwood Springs

So excited to see Nikki, we got a quick tour of her school & hit the road for Glenwood Springs. Turns out that Doc Holliday "retired" to the town for health reasons so it has an interesting history.Weiterlesen
No Name/ Jess Weaver Trail

After some research, Nikki found the perfect warm up hike, Jess Weaver Trail in a community called No Name. Located near the water treatment plant, the trail followed a rushing river and had usWeiterlesen
Aspen & Maroon Bells

Our trip began with an informative lecture by our very laid back bus driver. We learned about the history of the area, spied a coyote sauntering through a meadow and saw several llamas as we made ourWeiterlesen
Crater Lake

We needed several stops to literally catch our breath as we hiked onward & upward but there was a breathtaking view around every corner to photograph. Crater Lake was a perfect spot for our granolaWeiterlesen
Hidden hot springs & Cont. Div.

Nikki's guidebook mentioned a local hidden hot springs that was definitely off the beaten track. We were greeted by a bunch of hippies, apparently living on a bus, who directed us down the path to theWeiterlesen
Botanical Gardens

Our relaxing day in Denver included a walk to and around the Botanical Gardens. We saw plants from around the world and learned about some interesting sculpture. My favorite section was the riot ofWeiterlesen
Mimi's cabin

On our way to Winter Park, we stopped at Berthoud Pass on the Continental Divide and, of course, another photo.
We were very pleased with Mimi's Cabin, our rental for the rest of the week.Weiterlesen
Creekside Loop Trail

The 5 mile Creekside/Flume Trail recommended at the Visitors Center was just the right difficulty. We hiked along the river and through meadows and forests enjoying the beginning of the fall colorsWeiterlesen
Elk Meadow Sunken Bridge Trail

We headed out on a crisp morning to tackle what proved to be a challenging 6.5 mile hike. We found a beautiful meadow with magnificent views of the mountains where others had boondoggled and sat toWeiterlesen
Sunset Trail

I found this trail on my quest to capture a mountain sunset and it was perfect for a morning hike with Nikki, Arianne, Emily & Shannon. We spent the rest of our last day enjoying our beautiful view &Weiterlesen
Berthoud Pass Hike

Sad to leave Mimi's but we got on the road bright & early. We spotted a moose on the side of the road on our way out of Winter Park. We stopped at the pass for a short hike that took us high into theWeiterlesen
Red Rocks Amphitheater

The last hurrah in Colorado was the OAR concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater. It was quite a workout even getting to our seats and Nikki & I made several hikes to the top for the best views. It was aWeiterlesen
Home

Monday morning and an uneventful trip home. On our drive toward Bradenton, we caught sight of a beautiful rainbow. We got to pick up Kolby a day early and his excitement was a great welcome home.