Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Snowy Range near Laramie, WY

The Snowy Range is part of the Rocky Mountains about 30 miles from Laramie.  There are many beautiful lakes and hiking trails.

Libby Flats area
 

 
Miner's Cabin Trail

 

 


  

Sugarloaf Mountain - 11,398 ft
 
Mirror Lake
 
Lake Marie
 
 
Lake Marie Falls

 View from Lake Marie Falls Overlook
  
Trail from Mirror Lake to Lake Marie
 
 
 

Monday, August 12, 2013

Rocky Mountain National Park, CO


Moraine Park is an area on the way to Bear Lake.


The views of Bear Lake and the surrounding area are beautiful!!





We drove the Trail Ridge Road from Estes Park to the Alpine Visitors Center. The highlight was a beautiful rainbow at the Rainbow Curve Overlook and the wildlife.








 


 
We had a nice hike from the Hollewell Park Trailhead toward Bierstadt Lake - waterfalls, various types of mushrooms, variety of flowers and beautiful scenery.











Big Thompson Canyon, CO

The road from Loveland, CO to Estes Park, Co goes through Big Thompson Canyon.  It is a beautiful drive along the Big Thompson River.


Thursday, August 1, 2013

Curt Gowdy State Park

Curt Gowdy State Park is located on Happy Jack Road between Laramie and Cheyenne, WY.  The park is named for the native Wyomingite and noted sportscaster.


These are views on the Stone Temple Hiking Trail






View of Granite Reservoir and camping area