This is a bonus post, just because it was too good not to share. Because it is such a beautiful and gorgeous day, we just had to take advantage of it and go for a nice drive. We started off with lunch in Longmont (more on that later), and then took the back way into Lyons, coming out through Boulder Canyon and Boulder. Spring is definitely in bloom, and everyone from hikers to fisherman to moose were out enjoying the day. These are just some of the beautiful sights we have to offer, here in the North Denver/Boulder areas of Colorado. We live right in the middle, between both Boulder and Denver. We are only about 15-20 away from each of them. So all these beautiful sights are just a hop, skip and a jump away.
The sights of Lyons. Lyons is only about 45 minutes or so from where we live. It is on the way up to Estes Park.
Making the loop back down through Boulder Canyon.
Beautiful, colorful trees on the CU Boulder Campus. These trees are in bloom everywhere. They are breathtaking. I wish i knew what they were called.
But today’s highlight was …… We found her just grazing peacefully right by he road.
These are just some of the many reasons why we live in and love Colorado.
what a beautiful day you had! the moose is stunning too.
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I know right?! We got very lucky and had a great day. Seeing the moose just made it all that much more special. 🙂
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I bet it did………..seeing wild animals in their environment is so very special.
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There is nothing better. 🙂
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amen! 🙂
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Your piece of the world is one of my favorite places to visit. While most flood to Vail and Aspen to ski I come in August to hike.
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Let me know the next time you are in town. I would love to meet up with you. 🙂
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I will! I would love that.
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SWEET! 🙂
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Awesome photos! So cool about the moose! I can’t wait to get out there and take the kids fishing. We usually fish along the Deckers corridor. I want to take the kids up to Rocky Mountain National Park this summer too. I had a great time working at the YMCA in Estes Park in 1998. I always say Colorado is the best state and best place to live! God bless!
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I agree. Colorado is pretty darn awesome. 🙂
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P.S. I will be 41 this summer and I have lived in Colorado for 33 of those years. 🙂 I’ve really enjoyed all the sun and it was awesome growing up in Littleton in the 80s! My wife and I are so thankful our kids were born here and we get to raise them here! Blessings!
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Great pictures-such an adventure!
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Thank you.
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You are welcome!
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How cool that the moose was just right there! It looks so pretty there! So glad you had an awesome day! 🙂
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Thank you. We were definitely pretty surprised to see the moose. 🙂
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nice pics….enjoy your life always stay happy
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Thank you. You as well. 🙂
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you are always welcome
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What a beautyful day, and your picture are wonderful, thank you for sharing🦋
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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That rock with a hole (a ring?) is pretty neat.
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I know, it was pretty cool. 🙂
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All lovely photos and I love the colours of the trees.
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Thank you. Colorado is pretty spectacular.
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It looks a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy.
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Author Ryan Callahan Happy Early Birthday! I’ve been here 19 years, and would never ever considering going back to California. NO WAY!
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map195 Thank you.
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Liz Thank you. Colorado is full of beautiful surprises. 🙂
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Such a beautiful and peaceful place, it is so nice to see the place around where my friend that passed away lived for so many years. xx
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Anytime you come out, I will gladly take you anywhere you want to go. 🙂 Did you see I awarded you the Bloggers International Friendship Award?
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I just did! well done! well deserved! xx
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AWWW!!!! Thank you. 🙂
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