Estes Park, CO

 The ride from Pueblo to Estes Park, CO was not a long ride today....about 178 miles. These pictures were taken from the coach once we exited off  I 25. It was a beautiful stretch through the Roosevelt National Forest in North-Central Colorado. It was a winding road up the mountain and down the mountain....about 34 miles.



Estes Park, CO...

our first view of the valley.

 For more than 100 years, Estes Park has welcomed visitors to Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Just 90 minutes from Denver, it is cradled on three sides by the Rocky Mountain National Forest.  The town's charming village, open all year round, offers unique shopping, dining, and outdoor activities. Wildlife is so plentiful that the elk wandering downtown seem like the welcoming committee. The scenery is beautiful, whether walking the village riverwalk or the path around Lake Estes.  There are 2 rivers that join in the middle of the village.  The Fall River flows into the Big Thompson River.

The welcoming committee!

of the Fall River.

The crystal, clear water ...

The first block of Main Street as we turned the corner.

The Big Thompson river...

Estes Park KOA is a very small park. The sites are very level, but closr together. The village is the attraction here, not the park The park has alot of cabins for rent which we were told stay very busy during the peak season. 

HOME SWEET HOME! (This is our first back-in site with the motorhome.)

Pueblo South/ Colorado City KOA

We arrived at the Pueblo South/Colorado City KOA on April 26. What a nice surprise! This is a beautiful KOA....lots of green grass, beautiful scenery, spacious lots, clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful. They gave us lots of ideas for places to go on the Harley. We have enjoyed our stay here.....

and laying in the grass....

Kamp K-9 was just right for playing ball...



Joe was unloading the Harley.

These are the snow-capped mountains we see from our front yard....I took this about 6:30 am.

Jack didn't want to come home so Joe just joined him.

 This is the community fire-pit......

This is an iris garden...I know it is really pretty when it's in full bloom!

Today Joe and I went on a ride through the San Isabel National Forest. From our site it was about a 97 mile loop. These pictures were taken during our ride...we saw snow,streams, a lake, and yes, a castle!

We both agreed it was one of the most beautiful and interesting rides we have taken!