Every year, right after Memorial Day weekend, I make my favorite trip of the season— a drive up Trail Ridge Road to the Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park. Yes, I know, living in Boulder, Colorado does have many advantages and this is one of them! This is the sweet spot. The plows have carved massive snow walls through the high-altitude passes, and for a brief window, you can drive through towering corridors of snow before they melt away in the early June sun. The week after M...
Summer 2020 - Devil’s Tower - Wyoming

Summer 2020 - Devil’s Tower - Wyoming
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This was a quick two night stay, but definitely worth the stop. The weather was wonderful (very hot during the day, but clear skies and dry air) and the sunsets were amazing! Every night, the campground shows Close Encounters of the Third Kind under the stars. Bring a blanket to cuddle with, as it gets chilly once the sun goes down! It is a great way to refresh, relax, and have a movie night with your family and friends.
Devil’s Tower Trail is a great hike for the whole family — doable for beginner level hikers and it’s less than two miles. Also, while you are there, pick up some huckleberry jam at the general store if you’ve never had any!
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