Bear, Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes — Rocky Mountain National Park has a number of wonderful lakes. The easy 1-mile (1.6-km) roundtrip hike to Nymph Lake rewards visitors with a trail through a pine forest until reaching the waterlilies covering the … Read More

We had seen the sign to the alluvial fan area at Rocky Mountain NP several times as we entered the park. We had even seen an overall shot of the area when we were driving the Trail Ridge Road (look … Read More

— In our trip to Rocky Mountain NP in September 2019, we wanted to revisit some of our favorite places. Also, we wanted to discover new trails and sights. If you have been reading my notes here, you have seen … Read More

As the fall season is not too far ahead, I think back to September 2019, when we spent a week at Rocky Mountain NP. Memorable hikes and scenery abound in that park. There are countless lakes, including Sprague Lake, Nymph … Read More

— During our last visit to Rocky Mountain NP in September 2019, we experienced a lot of memorable moments. For example, our drive to the top of Trail Ridge Road gave us unforgettable views. Another example is the elk herd … Read More

— One of our favorite things at Rocky Mountain NP is actually a drive. In addition to being one of the nation’s highest paved roads, Trail Ridge Road is very scenic. From mountain views to pastures with elk and other … Read More

— I went back to some of my photos from our vacation last year and saw these very different shots taken at Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain NP. As I had mentioned in my previous entry for this location, we ended … Read More

— Rocky Mountain NP is never short of beautiful lakes and mountains views. Some of these lake trails are super easy and even handicapped accessible. Sprague Lake is a very popular spot in the park and has plenty of places … Read More

— Also known as the Beaver Meadow National Scenic Byway, Trail Ridge Road at Rocky Mountain NP is the highest paved road in the state of Colorado crossing the Continental Divide. Eleven miles of this road are above the treeline, … Read More

— As the afternoon was coming to a close, the clouds over Nymph Lake at Rocky Mountain NP put on a fantastic show. The peaceful waters provided a crisp reflection of the surrounding mountains. To grasp the full breadth of … Read More