My mom's been in town for a couple of days from Ohio. Tail end of a long road trip that saw her and her husband hit seven National Parks, three of which I've never been to. So yes, jealous.
After two straight days of rain I wanted to get them out to see something here. We've gone to
Rocky Mountain National Park,
Mount Evans and
Garden of the Gods on past visits. This time all I could manage was the short drive to
Roxborough State Park. But just because it's close doesn't mean it's not special.
I'd hoped the cool, wet weather might bring out some more wildlife. And we did see quite a few
mule deer on the drive in, including this little doe.
The thick clouds presented a very different scene than we normally get in the
Land of 300 Days of Sunshine. A small break even briefly spotlighted one of the sandstone spires in the
Fountain Formation.
I've learned that overcast doesn't have to necessarily mean flat and boring. It just presents different perspectives and opportunities.
The clouds were low enough in spots to add a little drama and mystery to certain views.
Despite our wet August, the impending onset of fall is starting to be seen in the meadows.
This guy is working on losing his velvet in preparation for the fall rut.
Boys' night!
Not sure if this young fellow is going to be doing much rutting yet this year. But he looks ready for action.
Just a quick trip to the park -- not more than an hour. But enough to get a little fresh air and enjoy a little of the local scenery. And we didn't even get rained on!
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