We had a timed entry pass for The Rocky Mountain National park, and arrived early, the nice park ranger lady let us in anyway.

First stop a trip to Bear Lake, the parks most popular attraction, probably because the whole trip round is a nice flat half mile, lots of parents with tots and grandparents, enjoying the Rockys version of Petersfield Lake

This old couple made short work of the lovely little walk, nice and cool too.

Bear at Bear Lake.. Nothing more to say.

We were spoilt for choice, the Bear Lake Road offers lots of, not too strenuous walks.

Slightly more energetic, the uphill hike to Nymph Lake.

Beautiful in the morning sunshine, Nymph Lake is home to a colony of lily pads, and some cheeky chipmonks.

After this innocent hike we opted to drive up a 9 mile unpaved track, The Old Falls River Road, between 1920 and 1932 the only road leading to one of the highest points in the park. The Alpine Summit.

The road rises around 3000 ft. Hairpin bends and switchbacks still challenge todays mororists, Ian and I named it "the brown trousers road". However the stunning views make it all worth while.

Chasm Falls, sparkling brilliantly in the sunlight, a steep climb down from the busy road.

Longs Peak a flat topped mountain, used by natives and travellers alike as a reference point in the giant park.

As we finished admiring Longs Peak, the clouds began to gather and the temperature fell.

We spied some Reindeer in the distant bushes.

Our hire car had a welcome shower, the roads became glassy and we made a very careful exit from the park.

Ian is tired after the hours of careful driving, so a take away pizza is our reward for the day.

Thanks again for joining us dear reader xxx