When we first came to Colorado in 1972 we fell in love with the mountains and fresh air. It did not take long for us to start backpacking where we slept in down filled bags in a small tent at 11,000 ft. What I remember most about those trips is how nice it felt to be done, as the ground was hard and the nights were very cold. We still like to camp, but our accommodations have changed some over the years……Living close to Rocky Mountain National Park gives us the opportunity to find very clean air and escape the lowlands for as long as we would like.
Whether we are close to home or a little further, there are many possibilities for great camping. Last year we drove to Woodland Park, CO, for a week where we stayed amongst pine trees that smelled great. There too it was nice and cool and we had a wonderful trip.
Today is March 1st and soon it will be summer again…….right?
And then there is Pumpkin who loves to camp but would rather be driving.
I am so ready. Today is gray and dreary, at least it’s not snow!
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Here too.
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I work in Woodland Park . . . I think I know where you stayed. Is it the camping park right off 67?
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Yep! I love woodland park. When we lived in Lakewood and our son was young we would camp there often.
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Nice! i imagine you get to see bears, deer, raccoons, squirrels and lots of birds. 🙂
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Hi Marielba! The only bear I have seen was in Yellowstone but there are bears in our mountains as well. Mountain lions too although I have yet to see one.
Nice to hear from you, your Eminence….
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https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/115313759609771538518/albums/5227055647047165201
Bears do wander through Woodland Park.
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What do you do in Woodland park, Emilio?
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I play at being an engineer, hoping to retire before I keel over.
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I hear that.
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That would be “my lady” or “your highness,” my lord… lol
😉
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Yes, I guess your “Eminence” would be a lordly thing. My mistake, my lady 🙂
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love the mountains and the blue sky in your photos.. we love to camp also, but alas, not a motor home, just a small tent trailer.. when and where did you see a bear in Yellowstone?
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Oh gee….we have been to yellowstone 4 times and I think it was mid 90’s when we spotted a large bear by a thermal pool close to the road. It was hard to miss. I have a photo somewhere….
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thanks for your reply.. I wondered if it was in the Hayden Valley.. we have been to Yellowstone 3 times and all we saw were a lot of buffalo, pronghorn and elk.. alas, not a bear.
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I guess I did not really answer that the first try but I don’t know where in Yellowstone it was. I did not take note.
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That looks great and I’m with you, I like a bit of comfort when camping.
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And I would like a bit of your dark chocolate! Please….
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I would be delighted to share it with you! 🙂
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As would I be delighted by the pleasure of your company.
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I can smell spring already 😀 My hubby to be loves to go camping..I don’t….But we get a new bigger caravan this year, so I might give it a try again 😉
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Perhaps you will love camping with him, eh? Ah, sweet spring. Can’t happen quick enough 🙂
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Oh noooo, I was camping with him 2 or 3 times the last years & I really hate it..Spiders & bugs everywhere..an over 30 years old, very very small stinky caravan..And did I told you about the looooong dark way to the toilet?? 😛 Yes, I m craving for spring already 😀
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LOL! Well, there is no rule that says you have to like any of it. And your husband, being the good guy I am sure he is, will not insist that you do, sweet Frauke.
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One summer, I once took my kids on a National Park Across America tour. We LOVED Rocky Mountain National Park. I’m originally from Utah transplanted to the plains of the Midwest. I miss the mountains so terribly!!! Please go over and over and then post pictures. So wonderful.
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I will. We live exactly 50 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, which makes us lucky, I guess. Truth is to be living anywhere in America, in love and in good health is the lucky part.
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I agree. It’s very easy to think that the “grass is greener on the other side.” I have been trying to convince myself that what is typical of Indianapolis, can be exotic to someone else. It helps me see my city through new eyes, however difficult that actually proves to be. Your posts of places you see impacts the rest of us not in your world. I love your posts. They make me look at Indy in a different light. Thank you!
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I suspect that the old adage about our health being the most important thing is true. Consider too that we could have been unlucky enough to be born in a country where daily survival is no guarantee, and everything is hard. I have never been to Indy but I am guessing there are all kinds are wonderful things there, you being just one of them.
What you said about my posts has weight for me and I thank you very much indeed.
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The mountain view is gorgeous, I could stare at it all day long 🙂
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Come on up this summer. I’ll buy you a beer.
Thanks!
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Sounds so exciting and you captured so beautiful photographs… Especially lovely Pumkin! Driving car 🙂 Thank you dear Mike, have a nice camp and journey, with my love, nia
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Nia, I love your face!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, as always.
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I wanna hitch a ride w/ Pumpkie! Does she pick up hitchhikers?
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I only let her drive when I have had one too many.
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Looks like loads of “comfy” fun, Mike!
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At my age comfort does play, Scott. Yo.
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Roger that Old-Timer! 🙂
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Absolutely fantastic! I love the scooters and the RV. I love the mountains and I hate sleeping on the ground. I could cook and drink well in this bad boy!
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Thanks Mike. What you don’t see on the rv is a big ass slide and the pristine interior. We could live in that and may one day. Yeah the scooters are a blast and get 100 mpg. I appreciate the comment.
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I would love to do this man
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So make it so, grasshopper.
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Good to meet another happy camper. Have never been to Colorado, but would love to experience it some day. We have a fifth wheel toy hauler; it’s handy to take along the golf cart or the Ultra Classic.
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Yeah toy haulers are a blast. I kicked around the idea of getting one, but wanted the additional living space in a 35 ft motor home. But with a toy hauler I would have all my toys indoors, including 2 scooters and a big bike. Always a trade off. Thanks for the comment. Have fun!
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Would be cool to meet you in the same campground some day! A bike tour would be the ultimate!
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That would work for me. I’ll be the guy who refuses to act his age 🙂
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Summer isn’t here fast enough, I so want to go camping now.
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I hear you. A long winter for sure. Soon enough Gracie.
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Go Colorado!!
Nice photo essay!
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Thanks Susie. Apparitions and premonitions based on some of your own experience…..now that piques my interest. Do have a blog post about that?
Where are you transplanted from? My son went to CU. I know and like Boulder.
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I am from Madison, WI. The paranormal fiction book I am writing is based on a lot of weird ghostly encounters. I did write two stories. One is http://susielindau.com/2011/10/25/unnerved-at-the-winchester-house/ and a creepier one is http://susielindau.com/2011/10/19/haunted-at-the-stanley-hotel/ Let me know what you think!
Thanks for taking a look!
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Pumpkin is too cute 🙂
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That she is. And she says thank you.
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You are one lucky man! Thanks for making us all envious!
Summer….camping…hiking…getting in some quality hammock time…sign me up!
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You are on the list Alex. So far its Judy, Pumpkin, me, and you. Bring beer and a smoked rodent.
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Cold Shiners….check!
Smoked rodent….check!
We’re all set….just please tell me that Pumpkin doesn’t text and drive!
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In truth I have only let her drive twice, and she was careful and mindful. None of us text, ever.
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Good to see you’re enjoying your camping Mike! We’ve just put our camper up for sale and I’m yearning to get back on a bike! Love your pic of Pumpkin driving!
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Well have fun and be careful out there!
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I love camping and that looks like a great spot for it!
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Well thanks Mike. We are lucky to be living in N. Colorado, except for the winter of course which generally sucks.
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I still camp with a tent, but I do appreciate a shower and indoor bathroom now.
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I hear that!
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