Raod trip to the best coast

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Day 6
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8:07 AM
⛅ 52 °F
Altitude: 6,073 ft
United States Patty Jewett Reservoir 38.85333, -104.8183338°51’12” N 104°49’6” W
Ahhh, creature comforts....
May 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Morning in the Airbnb, which is just the CUTEST. And Bridger is very happy to have a couch again!!!
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Day 6
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:32 AM
⛅ 61 °F
Altitude: 6,214 ft
United States Valley Reservoir Number 2 38.86667, -104.8683338°52’0” N 104°52’6” W
Garden of the gods!
May 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Colorado springs is officially awesome - so many cool parts of town and then ten mint from our Airbnb - this incredible natural phenomenon!
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Day 6
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:52 AM
⛅ 64 °F
Altitude: 6,427 ft
United States Valley Reservoir Number 1 38.87667, -104.8816738°52’36” N 104°52’54” W
Bridger being ridiculously photogenic
May 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
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Day 6
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 12:07 PM
⛅ 64 °F
Altitude: 6,512 ft
United States Valley Reservoir Number 1 38.875, -104.8816738°52’30” N 104°52’54” W
In the garden pt 1
May 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Many cool rocks! Bridger was the belle of he ball and everyone complimented her, though she was not a fan of being picked up for pictures. She did read the signs tho mom don't worry! But she didn't like them either, as per usual they totally skimmed over the native history of the areaRead more
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Day 6
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 12:31 PM
⛅ 64 °F
Altitude: 6,401 ft
United States Valley Reservoir Number 1 38.87333, -104.8833338°52’24” N 104°52’60” W
Bridger on another bridge!
May 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
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Day 6
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1:21 PM
⛅ 64 °F
Altitude: 6,424 ft
United States Siamese Twins 38.87, -104.8883338°52’12” N 104°53’18” W
In the garden pt 2
May 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
More super cool rocks. Bridger met many dogs, which she enjoyed, and one horse, which she did not.
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Day 6
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1:21 PM
⛅ 64 °F
Altitude: 6,421 ft
United States Valley Reservoir Number 1 38.87833, -104.8816738°52’42” N 104°52’54” W
In the garden pt 3
May 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
This rock had a window in it!!! Also not as many pictures of the trail because at this point it was also a horse trail and unfortunately 🐎 💩 is bridgers new favorite snack.... 🤢🤮
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Day 6
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2:55 PM
⛅ 64 °F
Altitude: 6,345 ft
United States Valley Reservoir Number 1 38.87833, -104.8738°52’42” N 104°52’12” W
Garden pt too many for pup!
May 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
It was the longest hike she had ever been on - she was a trooper and only needed a ride for a little while but then she promptly passed out once we got back to the car.
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Day 6
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 3:25 PM
🌧 64 °F
Altitude: 6,381 ft
United States Black Canyon 38.865, -104.8983338°51’54” N 104°53’54” W
In the garden pt 4
May 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Took a final spin around to the balancing rock after lunch. Bridger was only too happy to stay and nap in the car.
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Day 7
Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 10:55 AM
⛅ 63 °F
Altitude: 6,073 ft
United States Patty Jewett Reservoir 38.85333, -104.8183338°51’12” N 104°49’6” W
Leaving the CUTEST Airbnb
May 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Would visit again. 5 stars. 11/10. Ps bringing the coconut whipped cream was an excellent idea.
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Day 7
Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 12:39 PM
⛅ 63 °F
Altitude: 6,280 ft
United States Camp Creek 38.85167, -104.8816738°51’6” N 104°52’54” W
Red Rocks pt 1
May 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Red Rocks Canyon Open Space- super amazing! More cool rocks, and two separate fenced in trails just for dogs to play in off leash.
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Day 7
Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 2:12 PM
🌧 57 °F
Altitude: 6,509 ft
United States Camp Creek 38.84, -104.8866738°50’24” N 104°53’12” W
Red Rocks pt 2
May 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Bridger got tired at the end again, but Kevin and I had just the best time. Beautiful views and trails easy enough for our pandemic/sea-level constitutions!!!
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Day 7
Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 3:45 PM
☁️ 59 °F
Altitude: 6,007 ft
United States Monument Creek 38.83333, -104.8366738°49’60” N 104°50’12” W
FIRST RESTAURANT BEER OF THE PANDEMIC
May 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Holy mackerel. Feels bizarre. And AMAZING!!!! 🍻 💉❤️

Ps food was so good I almost cried. Lamb sliders and brisket Mac and cheese?!?!?!
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Day 7
Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 5:15 PM
🌧 45 °F
Altitude: 8,510 ft
United States Woodland Park 38.99333, -105.0583338°59’36” N 105°3’30” W
Best view from a gas station ever
May 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 45 °F
The drive out of Colorado Springs was unreal. Even the gas stations had million dollar views! Bridger wanted a better look, so became front seat doggie for a bit.
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Day 7
Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 6:56 PM
🌧 45 °F
Altitude: 9,665 ft
United States Lehman Gulch 39.47667, -106.0416739°28’36” N 106°2’30” W
Google maps for a random moose siteing
May 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 45 °F
Google took us on a random back road to get though town instead of the main street. Turns out google knowns where the moose are because there were two right on the road!
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Day 7
Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 9:45 PM
⛅ 45 °F
Altitude: 8,802 ft
United States Gore Creek Spring 39.62667, -106.2733339°37’36” N 106°16’24” W
Camping at Gore Creek outside Vail
May 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Vail was a total letdown! Just an empty resort that was in full construction mode. Good thing the drive was stunning and our campground was totally adorable! Bridger was a bit chilly at night (yes the pile of blankets is her) but we left her jacket on overnight in the tent and she warmed up pretty quickly. She certainly slept well enough to have lots of sock chewing and landscaping energy in the morning!Read more
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Day 8
Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:05 AM
☁️ 50 °F
Altitude: 8,852 ft
United States Gore Creek Spring 39.62667, -106.2716739°37’36” N 106°16’18” W
Hiking Gore Creek pt 1
May 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
What a totally awesome time!

We wanted to do a short hike and this loop started at our campground! The creek was in our ears all night which was super nice, and Bridger kicked butt! She loved seeing the snow for the first time and she even crossed a stream on a log! Allie, however, got lots of well-deserved side eye from Kevin about the existence of the snow. "Bring lots of shorts," she said. "It will be hot," she said. "No need for a scarf." 🧐🙄😓Read more
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Day 8
Monday, May 17, 2021 at 4:06 PM
🌧 54 °F
Altitude: 5,738 ft
United States Glenwood Springs 39.54833, -107.32539°32’54” N 107°19’30” W
Glenwood Springs
May 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 54 °F
Another f***king cute little town. Why does anyone even go to Vail? So many other little towns that are so much better! We had delicious tacos by the river, checked out a brewery, and just generally had a blast.Read more
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Day 8
Monday, May 17, 2021 at 5:44 PM
☁️ 70 °F
Altitude: 4,751 ft
United States Fruita Canyon 39.11833, -108.7316739°7’6” N 108°43’54” W
Colorado National Monument pt 1
May 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Ok, so Kevin is a genius. We all know this, but the best part is when he's a genius without even trying. He found us a "random campsite" outside of grand junction that he picked "just because it happened to be close to the freeway." Turns out it was in Colorado National Monument, so we got to drive through that in the evening after scoping out our super dope campsite that was on top of the Mesa in the actual monument area!!Read more
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Day 8
Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:36 PM
⛅ 64 °F
Altitude: 5,545 ft
United States Half Tunnel 39.09, -108.7233339°5’24” N 108°43’24” W
Colorado National Monument pt 2
May 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Our faces the whole time, as this trip to the monument was completely unplanned.
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Day 8
Monday, May 17, 2021 at 7:08 PM
⛅ 59 °F
Altitude: 6,365 ft
United States Suction Point 39.04667, -108.7266739°2’48” N 108°43’36” W
Colo. Nat'l Monument pt Plants!
May 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Alright plant friends - what are these? Saw the most incredible wildflowers - everything was blooming and it was amazing - most amazing since I didn't recognize anything but paintbrush.
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Day 8
Monday, May 17, 2021 at 8:37 PM
⛅ 63 °F
Altitude: 4,705 ft
United States Riggs Hill 39.07833, -108.6366739°4’42” N 108°38’12” W
Farewell to Wassail
May 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
We've been carting this stupid bottle around for two thousand miles and we bought it like 2 years ago. And so I thought I'd just drink it to get rid of it, only to find that cinnamon clove cranberry juice is not, actually, any good cold and without bourbon. Yuck. It met a good end down the drain in the Colorado national monument tho, so at least it had that going for it.

Ps enjoy this bizarre billboard. More incoming - we've seen some great ones.Read more
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Day 9
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:47 AM
⛅ 61 °F
Altitude: 5,732 ft
United States Saddlehorn 39.105, -108.7316739°6’18” N 108°43’54” W
Camping at Saddlehorn
May 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Bridger seems to be into the camping thing now! I still swear she's part cat given her propensity for sleeping on heads and taking up 90% of the bed space...
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Day 9
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 1:22 PM
⛅ 77 °F
Altitude: 4,465 ft
United States Courthouse Towers 38.62667, -109.5916738°37’36” N 109°35’30” W
Arches pt 1
May 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We made it to arches! A glorious drive down - you really feel like you're on Mars. We headed to the park only to find it closed due to too many cars! Headed into Moab (which is also cute but I forgot that May is construction season - roadwork EVERYWHERE). Went to the visitor's center to get some info and voila! The park had opened again! So we drove through and admired more cool rocks, but I was most impressed with the mountain range to the south. Holy tomatoes. Definitely going there someday. Mt. Waas or bust!Read more
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Day 9
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 2:03 PM
⛅ 75 °F
Altitude: 5,164 ft
United States Nose Bridge 38.68667, -109.5366738°41’12” N 109°32’12” W
Arches pt 2
May 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Bridger decided to drive for a while and is still the world's most photogenic dog. Had a gourmet lunch by Kevin, and had the best view from our lunch spot ever. Kevin busted out the big camera so more great pics incoming.Read more
TravelerBridger was made for the road. She posed for screen shot. She needs her own blog! Great views.
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