Just out of Estes Park, we saw elk grazing in a meadow. . .
the highest summit in Rocky Mountain National Park
Chapel on the Rock – designated a Historic Site in 1999
still snow in the mountains
Scenic views. . .
Blackhawk is a gambling town. . .
driving along the river between Blackhawk and Golden
was reminiscent of driving the canyon road
between Bozeman and West Yellowstone MT. . .
Three tunnels. . .big rig friendly. . .not sure!
Denver Skyline
The End
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We have seen much of Colorado but not Blackhawk. Aren't those mts. just amazing! I just can't get enough of them. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI just love the snow capped ones. . .never been here all the way through the summer. ..it'll be interesting to see if ALL the snow disappears. . .
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