Pivot to Peak-to-Peak Views

Today started with a trip into Boulder for some lab work for me and a scenic greenway trail ride. However, our plans were thwarted by missing paperwork and Don’s stitches looking a little angry. No problem—we did what travelers do best—pivoted.

So we headed into the mountains along the Peak-to-Peak Highway, and it turned out to be the best decision of the day. The drive was incredible—towering peaks, waterfalls spilling down cliffs, and even rock climbers scaling the rock faces along the way.

We stopped in the charming mountain town of Nederland, wandered the little Main Street, and couldn’t resist a few appetizers—Don went for craft beer, and I stuck with a couple of hard seltzer samples instead.

From there, the highway just kept delivering—endless mountain views, winding roads, and plenty of wildlife sightings on the way back toward Estes Park.

What started as a day of canceled plans turned into one of the most scenic drives of the trip. Sometimes the best days are the ones that don’t go according to plan. 🍻✨Read more