Rocky Mountain National Park

The Aspens at peak color

Frost this morning

On a Walk in the Valley

Colorado River Headwaters

We began our visit to Rocky Mountain National Park at its Western side bordering Grand Lake.  The scenery was stunning from the moment we began our drive Trail Ridge Road.  It became even more spectacular as we climbed this longest and highest paved highway in the United States.  We were literally clinging to the edge of the road that had no guardrails aside from the ten-foot poles to guide the snowplow drivers so they can stay on the road.

The Continental Divide

The Rockies

Imagine Biking to the 12,000' Summit

The Rocky Rockies

Snow Fields and Alpine Lake

The Tundra above the Tree Line

Mountain Splendor

We stopped often for short walks and views.  One of the best was at the Alpine Visitors’ Center that is 11.796 feet above sea level.  There we saw a herd of elk cows that were resting while their bull protected his harem from the young bulls that were trying to move in his place. His bugling came up from the valley below the Center.

Elk herd  resting

Autumn's Splendor

With over 7,000 miles on our car, we now begin our journey eastward toward home and family.  It will take a few days for us to add on the next 2,000 miles and reach Cape Cod.  We will continue our blog as we complete our wonderful adventure.