Home Sweet Home!

Craig, the dogs and I made it home on Sunday. We enjoyed our adventure back home through Taos, NM and the Carson National Forest. I just wish we had more time to Fly Fishing!

We stopped by the Rio Grande Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, locally known as the "Gorge Bridge" and the "High Bridge",^[2] is a steel deck arch bridge across the Rio Grande Gorge 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Taos, New Mexico, United States. At 565 feet (172 m) above the Rio Grande,^[3] it is the seventh highest bridge in the United States and 82nd highest bridge in the world, according to Wikipedia.

 A few more pictures from Carson National Forest.A great place for camping, hiking and fishing!

Fireworks

We are ready for the fireworks to begin

Our view before the fireworks begin

Fireworks begin 

Happy Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July Everyone! Craig and I enjoyed the day celebrating in Silverton, CO. We began with a fabulous parade downtown. All the locals participated and wow they were patriotic and colorful!

 

We had a quick lunch at the High Noon Burgers and made our way to the International Rhubarb Festival and Silverton Brass Band Concert. 

 

Camp Fire and Fabulous Company

We enjoyed sitting by the fire last night. The beautiful conversation with family and new friends was excellent. Mia enjoyed hunting for chipmunks and Goldie and Blackie chilled after a nice hike. 

Bird Watching Today

The rain arrived around lunchtime today so I decided to go bird watching. Please let me know what type of birds I am catching with my camera!

Hummingbird

Hiking the Rico Trail

Nancy and I enjoyed our hike but a bit challenging for me. We where very blessed with the views, waterfalls and wild flowers in the meadows! 

Craig is learning how to Fly Fishing

River Camping

Relaxing day today and found a great site by the rushing creek. 

Colorado's Alpine Loop Scenic

Craig and I joined Nancy on a jeep adventure. We completed the Alpine Loop.

Colorado's Alpine Loop Scenic, the 65-mile scenic drive travels through a surreal landscape of treeless tundra and mountains seemingly splashed with red and yellow paint near Ouray, Lake City and Silverton. - 

See more at: http://www.colorado.com/articles/colorado-scenic-byway-alpine-loop#sthash.p5FHs8Nm.dpuf

Below are a few pictures and yes Mia enjoyed the ride as well! 

 

Colorado's Alpine Loop Scenic and Historic Byway has a narrow window in which it's snow-free (June to September). But it's worth the wait — the 65-mile scenic drive travels through a surreal landscape of treeless tundra and mountains seemingly splashed with red and yellow paint near Ouray, Lake City and Silverton. - See more at: http://www.colorado.com/articles/colorado-scenic-byway-alpine-loop#sthash.p5FHs8Nm.dpuf

Colorado's Alpine Loop Scenic and Historic Byway has a narrow window in which it's snow-free (June to September). But it's worth the wait — the 65-mile scenic drive travels through a surreal landscape of treeless tundra and mountains seemingly splashed with red and yellow paint near Ouray, Lake City and Silverton. - See more at: http://www.colorado.com/articles/colorado-scenic-byway-alpine-loop#sthash.p5FHs8Nm.dpuf

Colorado's Alpine Loop Scenic and Historic Byway has a narrow window in which it's snow-free (June to September). But it's worth the wait — the 65-mile scenic drive travels through a surreal landscape of treeless tundra and mountains seemingly splashed with red and yellow paint near Ouray, Lake City and Silverton. - See more at: http://www.colorado.com/articles/colorado-scenic-byway-alpine-loop#sthash.p5FHs8Nm.dpuf