Day 4 - Longmont, CO to Walsenburg, CO

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Day 4 - Oct 11, 2014 Longmont, CO to Walsenburg, CO

391 miles, 2 parks, family visit, and 1 beautiful state

Colorado


Today we were going to hang out in Colorado for the day...slow the pace down a bit...hit 2 parks and meet up with my cousin Paden.  Colors in Rocky Mountain NP were absolutely beautiful...not to mention there was a big snow storm that had the upper loop closed off already.

 

Cannot put words to the beauty we saw today!














 
Not much to take pictures of at Florissant Fossil Beds.  Focused on mostly plants and small animals with a small museum.  The coolest part was that we could use crayons to make a fossil impression to give to our nieces and nephews...Unfortunately, they never made it...not sure where they ended up.
 
My cousin Paden just got back from a round of service in the Marines.  He is living and working out in Colorado.  Was happy we were able to hook up for some BBQ and Brew in Woodland Park, CO. It was about 60 degrees but comfortable around the fire pit.
Paden and I

Hangin' by the fire along the road.

Paden's pal Simba.
 


 
 

 

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