It was a partly cloudy day, and when the sun came out, it was magical. Even when the sun wasn't out, the colors were so vibrant.
Our first mini hike was to the amphitheater.
The trees were in full yellow.
Then we went for a quick jaunt on the nature trail, where we had a snack at every bench. The trail is only about 1/4 mile long and there are many benches, so I guess I shouldn't say there was anything quick about it. Nevertheless, it didn't take that much time.
Then it was time to head for a walk around Wheeler Peak Campground. Actually, the kids ran most of the time. They had a lot of energy.
When they found this tree stump, they wanted to pose.
A different tree stump.
Some of the leavers were really red. I love it when they turn that way.
When we got to the big meadow in the middle of the campground, we let the kids run. They slowed a little to climb up the boulder in the middle.
It and nearby rocks became "launching pads," and the kids jumped off them repeatedly.
All that running worked up a thirst, so we stopped at a water spigot.
Then it was time for the forest adventure, which involved balancing on logs while crossing the creek...
…and climbing trees...
…and choosing which way to go. This was Carmela's first visit up here, and she loved all the colors.
We repeatedly crossed the creek. I told the kids to stay dry, as I didn't have extra clothes with me, and amazingly they listened.
It was a very fun afternoon, and spending time with friends made it even more fun!
I almost forgot the sibling carry. They really had a lot of energy!
There's supposed to be a big storm coming in this weekend with the snow level at 8,500 ft, so a lot of the leaves will fall off soon. It's been a really nice September, though, so we can't complain!
Have you seen good fall colors this year?
super cute!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, It's been a while since I've seen leaves that red!