We recently returned from spending six days high in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Our lovely cabin (a VRBO rental) was located across the street–literally–from Rocky Mountain National Park.

Here are two members of the welcome committee, who greeted us at the road marker for Estes Park.

And the not-so-native wildlife.

Long’s Peak, the view from our deck and bedroom. Big Papa climbed this 14,259 foot mountain [almost to the top] some 30 years ago.

It was my maiden visit to Colorado, and the first time I’d stood at this elevation since Big Papa and I toured Tibet in 2008. The elevation of Estes Park is 7,522 feet though, during our stay, we went for a walk on the ‘Tundra Communities Trail‘ and, at the highpoint of the trail, found ourselves at an elevation of 12,285 feet.

Elk, moose, marmots tundra, and mountain peaks awaited our exploration. More posts about our trip in the Rockies to come!

Take the road less traveled, Beth