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Tuesday, October 03, 2023

We played Hooky

 Because the lists were long, the to-do's were overwhelming.. and... fall was calling.... I mean

you only have a short time to catch the gorgeousness that is the changing of the colors....


We loaded up Bella and KC and I hit the trails... I will recommend playing hooky during the week - we had this WHOLE place to ourselves... and the quiet, and the calm, and the smell of pine... lawsy mercy - none of us wanted to leave.... EVER!


On this trail there were lots of these little bridges. The first one we hit was over a dry spot so we took a moment to show Bella how to go over them - WHAT a Pro!!! She didn't hesitate over the next 6 bridges.  I was impressed!!!  She is going to be a great hiker ( okay she really already is)



Don;t you just LOVE colors in nature - there is the yellow and gold and greens - but can you see that peachy clump? Its gorgeous - and with the sun shining.... 

Of course, we have to hike to the highest place on the trail...... if you don't - you totally miss the views!!



Trying to take usies with a dog... she was wondering what more I had in my pack... Little does she know it was all for her. As a puppy ( 3 months old) I wasn't sure how much water she would need, so I might have overpacked... but! I'd prefer that. Of course there were a few snacks for her as well - and we have learned she has QUITE the nose.... 



She easily entertained herself.... Pinecones, Water spots... she was quite hilarious ...

We took a break on a rock, and she climbed all over it.. until she saw my camera - then she posed... I really do have her trained right??/ 


I really wondered if she would ever tire out - so this was at the 4 mile mark of the second trail ( so maybe 7 miles so far) and she finally decided to rest... of course - what a better resting place than on me? Haha!!!  


She only lasted about 2 minutes here, then was ready to go again... 

I love her.

Oh - you thought this was a hiking post didn't you?? and I turned it into the Puppy....





We finished our hike sitting at the river. I have to say - that was a great way to play hooky and!! we were refreshed to start back on our lists.....


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8 comments:

  1. Looks like a pretty hike (and a cute puppy)!

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  2. Last week we went over Cameron Pass and found some aspens changing in Jackson County up by State Park State Forest. Yesterday we went over Trail Ridge and the leaves on the eastern slope aspens were gold but on the Grand Lake side there was nada.

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  3. Empty spots during the week are the best! Love that the puppy is so enjoying life...picked a good family to be in!

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  4. Beautiful landscapes.
    Happy fall! Happy hiking this season! :)

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  5. Beautifully captured in pictures and words!

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  6. Anonymous9:19 AM

    Thank you for sharing puppy pictures and scenery of your hike--you have awesome geography to explore! =)
    ~Kathy C

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  7. Where is this gorgeousness? Wow, I'd be in heaven. Your puppy is just adorable!

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  8. What beautiful scenery!!!! I am so glad that puppy behaved and enjoyed herself so much!

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