Once finished with our breakfasts, we took off for our favorite hiking spot: Monarch Lake. Yes, we have hiked that trail a dozen times, but it never fails to impress. The terrain can be extremely rocky in some areas; however, there isn’t much of an elevation gain, making the hiking experience very relaxing. And to … Continue reading Monarch Lake Hike with Aspen
Saturday and Sunday were spent on the water paddling Shadow Mountain Lake, Grand Lake and Willow Creek Reservoir. Between the two days on the water we paddled over 6 hours and 16.5 miles. We began our adventure Saturday at the kayak launch on Shadow Mountain Lake just south of the channel leading into Grand Lake. … Continue reading A Paddling Weekend
After taking Aspen for her obligatory swim at Shadow Mountain Lake we decided to take a drive into Rocky Mountain National Park and to the East side along Trail Ridge Road. Referred to as the "highway to the sky," the drive from Grand Lake takes you across the Continental Divided at Milner Pass at an … Continue reading Marmot Point & a Solo Hike
Saturday's kayaking adventure was our first paddle on Lake Granby. What a beautiful day to be outdoors, a bit deceptive but nonetheless a beautiful day. We started our paddle, launching from the Rainbow Bay Picnic Site located just of off County Road 6 which leads to the Monarch Lake trailhead. Our goal was to paddle … Continue reading July 4th Holiday Weekend
Another beautiful weekend has come and gone... After driving up Trail Ridge Road to the Alpine Center, we opted for a quick side adventure into the Never Summer Wilderness via Rocky Mountain National Park. We started on the Bowen Baker Gulch trail head and continued west on the Baker Gulch Trail. We stopped at a … Continue reading Hiking & Kayaking Weekend