Up and over...

Today it was up early again, coffee at Abby's in Frisco, and saying goodbye to Summit County once again. We had a great time there and are always sad to leave. A little over an hour later we were in Grand Lake and heading into Rocky Mountain National Park. We spent time on the west side, hiking about and exploring the Colorado River valley. Up and over Trail Ridge road, where the low temp was 41 and raining. We wandered our way into Estes Park, checked in at the Y, shopped a bit and had a great dinner at Poppy's Pizza. Then back into the park hoping to see the Sprague Lake moose, to no avail. We did see lots of HUGE bull elk, though, all day long. Pretty majestic as they prepare for the upcoming rut. Appears as though some are without velvet and are in peak shape. How cool to be here in the fall someday. The sunset was gorgeous tonight, the air crisp, and it does seem as though fall is on the way. Tomorrow we hike and enjoy our only full day here.