United StatesColoradoJefferson CountyArcherChatfield State Park39°32’21” N 105°3’57” W
June 16, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
And I really mean a quickie. We arrived mid-afternoon … here for two nights … check out Saturday at noon.
Why such a short camping trip? Primarily because we couldn’t find a spot anywhereRead more
United StatesColoradoJefferson CountyArcherChatfield State Park39°32’21” N 105°3’57” W
June 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Today promises to be another hot, hot, hot day. The orientation of our campsite essentially means little to no shade for most of the day, so we’ll be bearing the brunt of the heat when the tempsRead more
Two to Travel I’d be surprised if it wasn’t … it scratched around in the gravel until it got to the dirt underneath it and laid down to cool off a bit.
There must be a real surge in rabbits this year. Our dogs run them out of the backyard almost every day. Fortunately, the dogs haven't discovered they can squeeze under the fence to go after them once they make their escape. I hope they never catch one. Some of the rabbits are bigger than our little dogs! [Diana]
United StatesColoradoDenver CountyFive Points39°46’17” N 104°59’32” W
June 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
A quiet morning enjoying the little bit of shade we had on the patio at our campsite … cooled off by a steady, light breeze.
Lunch … indoors at the dinette since it was way too hot on the patioRead more
Erin, the Frida Kahlo exhibit looks fascinating. These immersive art experiences seem to be a trend...an interesting way to bring wonderful works to a larger audience. Love the Frida quote! Mary O. Greenberg [Mary O. Greenberg]
Two to Travel I thought it was very well done with bold colors and crisp images. This is the fourth one we’ve been to. Only the Monet we went to in Miami disappointed … different company I believe.
United StatesColoradoEl Paso CountyColorado SpringsAcacia Park38°50’10” N 104°49’20” W
June 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Like most people, we love having blue skies and sunshine when we are traveling. That said, when the temps rise into the 90F range, we don't complain much when clouds help to filter the heat.
That wasRead more
Thanks for sharing your travels with us. So agree with you about clouds making for good travel days. It's blistering hot here in the Midwest, but we're packing up the camper to head for the DH's family reunion in northern Iowa. The corn loves this hot humid weather, but I decidedly do not! Thank God for AC! [Diana]
Two to Travel As much as we love boondocking or dry camping, we tend to go to campgrounds during the especially hot periods so we can have electricity to run our A/C. That said, it has now cooled off considerably and feels more like early spring than summer. Enjoy your trip.
United StatesColoradoEl Paso CountyColorado SpringsAcacia Park38°50’6” N 104°49’15” W
June 22, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
The Farish Recreation Area is a “mountain resort” operated by the US Air Force Academy. It’s up in the mountains near Woodland Park, Colorado … at about 9,500 feet. We camped there a couple ofRead more
I'm sorry to hear about your cancellation, but oh my! what a gorgeous photo. As usual, you have captured all the beauty points--great light, a lovely diagonal treeline, and knife-sharp reflections of land and sky in the water foreground. What an eye you have! [Diana]
United StatesColoradoTeller CountyMidland38°52’46” N 105°10’51” W
July 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
When we lost our spot at the Farish Rec Area, operated by the Air Force Academy, we weren’t sure if we would have a chance to get out again in the RV before we head up to the Canadian Arctic at theRead more
United StatesColoradoTeller County38°54’3” N 105°10’59” W
July 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 73 °F
All settled in … the patio is set up for us to enjoy the great outdoors … time to catch up.
As I mentioned in the previous footprint, we lucked out with a last minute reservation that made thisRead more
Traveler looks like a perfect spot to escape the heat. living at high elevation already no doubt makes acclimating to almost 10k much easier.
Two to Travel Yes … easier … but then again, I have less problems with altitude. Mui had to take a nap to rest up … any trekking will be slow and easy.
United StatesColoradoTeller County38°54’3” N 105°10’59” W
July 19, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Many of the Colorado State Parks have enough trees to provide shade at the campsites … and sometimes even plenty of privacy from neighbors. But we’ve also stayed in parks — state park andRead more
United StatesColoradoTeller CountyShadow Lake Reservoir38°54’28” N 105°11’19” W
July 19, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
It’s nice to be able to sit out on the patio … enjoy the cooling breezes … listen to the distant thunder portending the arrival of this afternoon’s monsoon rains. Nary a drop has fallenRead more
United StatesColoradoEl Paso CountyPikeviewCarlton Mine38°54’50” N 104°49’2” W July 19, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
What a doozy of a storm!
It started raining just as we sat down to our wine and snacks on the patio at our Mueller campsite. At first it was a light rain. It got heavier and heavier … theRead more
Traveler hope you are feeling perfectly fine again. I don't like to think of that dark driving. we avoid it too.
Two to Travel A friend in Canada wrote to say there is something called thunder asthma. Maybe that was it. I was fine once we got back home
Traveler Ugh, the heat...we're in Alabama now and it's been in the 90s and even into the 100s. That looks like a pretty park you're in, but no shade is tough in that kind of heat!
Two to Travel Pretty park indeed, but like so many of our state parks in Colorado shade is at a premium.