We left for Colorado on Brent's Birthday this year. We stayed at the cabins we've been going to for about 7 years now. It is always so good to spend time in the mountains. We also tried camping for a few days.
As you can see, camping is a little harder to pack for.
Melanie's parents took us to a Mexican restaurant in Estes the first night and enjoyed catching up.
The boys were so excited when they found out we got the cabin with the loft. :)
The first day we hiked to Ypsilon Lake. We tried this hike 4 years ago and we didn't finish it.
It's a hike that gains 2,180 ft. elevation in 4 1/2 miles.
We discovered how gifted Eli is at spotting wildlife, dead or alive. Here's a dead bat he found on a rock.
We made it to the top!
Six months earlier a forest fire came through the area.
This is Cub lake. Moose are spotted here often, they love eating all the lily pads. No moose this time, maybe next year.
We stopped at the pool for lunch. This ground squirl or chipmunk, I can't tell the difference, tried to help himself to Henry's food.
The last day at the cabins we decided to take it easy and enjoy the local wildlife. Every morning the turkeys entertained us during breakfast.
The humming birds were thick. The feeder could be filled 3 times a day and still not be enough.
We discovered a new bird this year. We got to watch a few Magpies from our cabin.
This has turned into a tradition. This huge rock is in the cabin area and it has to be climbed multiple times each year.
On Friday morning we packed up and left the cabins for a camping adventure. The camp site was near Idaho Springs Colorado at Fall River reservoir.
The first day we set up camp and played with the camp fire.
Saturday morning we went for a hike around the reservoir and tried to fish a little. The fishing was not so good, but the hike was great.
We had such a great time and are looking forward to camping more in the future.
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