From Wyoming we chose the scenic route through Steamboat Springs and up and over Rocky Mountain National Park from the west side. Since Galen and Rose were working for the afternoon, we had the full day to explore. Steamboat Springs is a cute town. They were having a market on Main Street so we stopped to browse and sample some local delicacies. Evidently we just missed the rubber ducky races on the Yampa River the hour before. Darn it!
We circled through the town of Grand Lake before heading into the National Park and finding a picnic spot. The sun went behind the clouds and although the temperature was at 65 degrees according to the truck, it felt much cooler so we dug out jackets. We watched the elk graze and got some good photos and then started the drive up and over. I was glad we got those jackets out because as we climbed above the trees, the temperature was a full 20 degrees colder!
As we made our way into Estes Park, we still had a few hours to spare waiting for Galen and Rose to finish work (we feel bad for the workers now!), so decided to spent a little time in one of our favorite locations; yes, the local laundromat. This should be our last time-woohoo!
We ended our day sharing a late dinner with family. This will be my last blog for a few days. I am grateful to be able to commemorate the tenth anniversary of 9-11 with those we love. I hope all of you reading this will be doing the same.
I'll be back in two days as we journey to our next Colorado destination, Durango, chosen by Whitney and Kevin Malick. Until then, take time to hug someone you care about.
Stats:
382 miles
Gas $61.90
Ice cream $2.06
Laundry $6
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