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Our Colorado Adventure

We just spent the last few days in Flat Tops. The elevation is around 12,500 at its highest point. We camped at around 10000, but went up to do a little hiking, fishing, and running. Jamie and Thomas caught a couple of trout. We all hiked and then I was able to go for a marvelous run! It is absolutely breathtaking. The Bear Lake Campground is pristine.

Yesterday, walking alone back to our camp, I saw what I first thought was a deer. I then realized it was a moose, once it’s mother stepped out onto the road behind her calf. They are huge and extremely tall!!!! I have seen them before from a distance in Alaska. These two were roughly thirty feet from me. We stared at each other for what seemed like a couple of minutes. I backed slowly away and stopped when I heard Thomas calling for me. I apparently lost all intelligence and begin yelling to Jamie. All that came out was “Animals! Big!” The moose, totally unimpressed and not threatened, escorted her babe across the road. What an amazing experience!

Jamie will do a test float later today with Herb. Tomorrow we will be heading to Eagle Rock for the next several days staying in a cabin and then on for some more camping as we head back home the first week in July. We are having a blast!

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Colorado, Here We Come!

Looking forward to heading out next week for Steamboat Springs. We are going to load up the family, bikes, tent, and driftboat for our summer adventure. We will camp along the way. First stop will be somewhere in Kansas. Jamie and I have begun to research where exactly in Kansas we might camp, and have a couple of possibilities. Any suggestions are welcome! Second camp spot will be once we cross into Colorado. Then JRFFA will team up with Herb of Yampa Valley Anglers hosting our clients on some great fishing. The kids and I will do some major exploring, of course, bike riding and a little fishing on our own. We will then stay a bit longer for some fun family time. This will be the kids’ first time to Colorado and my first time to be there in the summer! I can’t wait! Apparently, Allie can’t either. She has already packed her bag with enough clothes to last for a month including useful outdoor wear like dresses and dress up shoes. I will keep you posted as we embark on our journey! Happy Monday!

It’s going to be an awesome trip!