Friday, May 15, 2009

May 14

Miles traveled 40
Total miles traveled 2015
We took a drive on a road that stretches all the way across the north end of Rocky Mountain National Park This road did switchbacks up the high mountains. It had fabulous views of rocky cliffs and high snow capped mountain peeks. After going about 12 miles we had to turn back at the elevation of 11000 ft because the road was closed because the winter snow has not been cleared yet. While we were eating lunch back at our campsite 6 Mule Dear buck walked by about 50 ft away. We also went on a 5 mile hike UP to Fern Falls. Our path started in a narrow valley between high rock cliffs then it turned to snow.


Long's Peak, as seen from our campsite


Tyler family at the end of the plowed road


Rachel, Angie, and Terry at the alluvial fan created by a dam break.


On the hike, the girls avert a catastrophe!

Jon and Terry fell backwords into the snow.
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 17, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Sounds like fun. Keep us posted! Peggy

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  2. AnonymousMay 17, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Drew's pictures on his blog are really great!! Are you staying at A&A RV Park in Cortez? That is where we stayed and the views of the mountains are spectacular. Love to all, MOM and DAD

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  3. Andrew TylerMay 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    We are currently enjoying a great view in...A&A RV Park!

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  4. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    Happy Birthday Jon!
    Peggy

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  5. NancyMay 18, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Thanks for letting us know about your blog thru the prayer chain! We will enjoy reading about your trip and seeing your photos. I remember that road thru Rocky Mountain National Park so well from a few years ago when we were there. Hope you continue to have a wonderful time! Nancy

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