Rocky Mountain National Park, June 27, 2008

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Yesterday, we moved from Lyons up to Estes Park. we are now camped in a commercial campground, just outside Rocky mountain National Park. With the gain in altitude, we are working our way to get used to it so we can hike on a trip of decent length.

Yesterday, we went around Bear Lake, where we saw trout, swimming up a brook to spawn. There was still the remnants of a snow drift by the lake, and we learned that the trails up to some of the higher elevations are still blocked with snow!. I guess that is the usual thing this time of year, here, but it is always a shock to think there is snow interfering with what you want to do, when it is almost July!

After the short walk around Bear Lake, we drove a little ways and took a short hike to Alberta Falls.

The pictures here are of a view of the river from above Alberta Falls. and of Bear Lake, with mountains in the background.

On Sunday we plan to move to a campsite in the park (first come, first served). Since we are so long (40 ft) there are not to many spots that will accompany us. So -- we will have to get there early. No hookups, so we will be boon docking, which is OK.