Sunday, May 17, 2009

Estes Park/Rocky Mtn. Nat'l Park/YMCA of the Rockies

We snuck away to Rocky Mtn Nat'l Park for a two day/ one night trip a few weeks ago.

The famous Stanley Hotel (of The Shining fame). It is in Estes Park. Which I learned is not actually a park, but a town. Who knew?


We hiked a decent portion of the Cub Lake trail and came upon hundreds of Elk in their velvet. Some were close enough to touch.











Family pics...right where Drew and I turned around to head back.










Making our way back to the car.




Bear Lake...





At The YMCA of the Rockies...the Labyrinth.












Dinner and Blue Bell Ice Cream in Estes Park...







Day 2:
We ate at the cafeteria at the YMCA campground. Then, headed out for putt-putt!






The Alluvial Fan...site of a fairly recent catastrophic flood. Today it is a cascading waterfall surrounded by log and rock debris from the flood.





Bull Elk dozing..


Playing dress-up at the Ranger Station.










Jack being quizzed for his Jr. Ranger badge.



The Jr. Rangers + Drew!