My friends and I have made a habit out of doing a fun, nature-filled road trip every Memorial Day weekend. This year’s Memorial Day weekend trip was to explore Colorado. I’ve always loved Colorado for what it offered in the winter (for my snowboarding fix), but I have never truly explored this area in the summer time. This was my opportunity to get to know Colorado more for what is is known for – the great outdoors, without the “distraction” of ski resort hopping.
Check out our trip pictures!
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My solitude “candid” at Cub Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park
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We woke up early and braved the cold to watch sunrise over Maroon Bells (near Aspen)
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Climbing out of The Grottos ice cave
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Visiting the highest town in the US
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Elk sighting in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Sunset over Rocky Mountain National Park
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Inside the Grottos ice cave – there is plenty of light
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Baby elk, just 5 hours old (Rocky Mountain National Park)
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Leaving The Grottos ice cave – you have to jump past a mini waterfall
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Inside The Grottos ice cave – the cave dead ends into a waterfall
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Our trip would not be complete without striking the classic “Darth Tina” pose
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Posing in front of the giant waterfall but getting a little scared….(you can’t tell, can you?)
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Snow covered field at Independence Pass
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A late snow storm hampered the park’s efforts to clear the road through the park. Although it was a hassle to drive around the park to get to the other side, it was nice being able to take a picture like this with no cars around!
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Cub Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Dinner at Greco’s in Frisco, CO
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Bear Lake, elevation 9,475 feet
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Avery Brewing Co
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Dinner and drinks at Glenwood Canyon Brewing
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The gang at Independence Pass
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Inside The Grottos ice cave
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Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville, CO
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A peek inside the ice cave at The Grottos
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View of Maroon Bells from Maroon Lake Scenic Trail
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Dinner at Avery Brewing Co
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Entrance to The Grottos ice cave
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Bear Lake, elevation 9,475 feet