Just because we’re taking a summer hiatus from the Moose, doesn’t mean there’s nothing to blog about.
I’ve been negligent and it’s high time to end
it and get back on track. I’ll try to
wrap up April – June and see if I can figure out how to stay current. I’ve got some great pictures to share. So … here we go.
April and May 2014
Destination: Chatfield State Park, Colorado.
After our trek through New
Mexico we venture into Colorado in late April.
Our destination is Chatfield State Park located in the southwest part of
the Denver metro area. We’ll spend a
couple of days, relax, and prepare the Moose for a summer break.
Miss Kitty takes a
cat nap on the dash as we roll down the highway toward Colorado.
Wide open spaces as we approach
the Colorado border.
Elk crossing sign as we
climb Raton Pass on the New Mexico side.
Bear crossing sign as
we descend Raton Pass on the Colorado side.
We arrive at Chatfield State Park late in the morning.
A view of a pretty sky
from our camp spot with Chatfield Reservoir in the distance.
Big boys and expensive toys.
Flyin’ high!
There’s a radio controlled
flying field at the state park. We
decide to drive over to the field and watch the RC flyers have some fun. We chat with some of the guys. We discover that you can get into this hobby
for as little as a few hundred dollars for a small plane and controller. Or … you can go for the big time! One gentleman has a jet that is worth
$45,000.00. Yes, FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS. One of his many RC planes/jets. That’s a heck of a hobby budget.
A “rotor head” with his
helicopter. Gorgeous foothills and Front
Range in the background.
Ready for takeoff.
And … we’re airborne! This baby is capable of doing nearly 200
miles per hour.
Two or three hours of fun
and I’ve satisfied my intrigue with RC flyers.
I’m hoping Jack’s not looking for a new hobby.
Springtime – or Mud Season – in the Rockies.
After the Moose is safely
stowed, we hop in the Jeep and head for the hills. Our journey’s end for the spring and summer
is fun in the sun (and snow) in Frisco located on Lake Dillon.
A man and his dog
playing ball in the muddy wetlands preserve with the Continental Divide in the
distance.
Frisco sunrise from
our deck. What a lovely morning!
Another sunrise
after a new fallen snow.
Fun in the snow
during “mud season”.
Another springtime
snow in the high country. View from our
deck.
A snowy springtime leads into a beautiful summer in the High Country. You're going to love summertime in the Rockies!
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