Love Those Aspen!

Aspen groves have a magic that you don't understand until you have stood amongst them, looked to the tops of these magnificent trees and gazed at the vastness of the sky beyond. And then as you study the trunks and see the "eyes" looking back you! The only sound is a rustle of the bright green leaves. .and the moment in time in the high country of Colorado grabs you forever! May I share. . . . . .sf

Far Above Mancos. . .

Yesterday afternoon we took a two track very bumpy trail (I dare not call it a road!) high up into the LaPlata Mountains exploring old mines, aspen groves, rock slide areas and gorgeous mountain views. Scooby Doo went along and enjoyed the jaunt also. We didn't see as much wild life as we hoped. We're still looking to see one of the elusive moose found in this part of the state. What we did see was some range cows, sheep, a friendly sheep dog, ground squirrels and chipmunks, and too quick for the cameras marmots! I did get a zoom shot of a lone hawk watching for his dinner entree to come by. I think we ended up close to 12,000 feet which we were quickly reminded of whenever we took short hikes from the Jeep. The last time we had tried this road we were blocked by a snow bank in May! No snow this time, just the wonderful still that is found in the mountains. SF