tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post2284066931360551045..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Rocky Mountain National ParkSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-50224859352846814822014-08-22T22:47:47.155-04:002014-08-22T22:47:47.155-04:00What a beautiful bull elk you saw, and the jay was...What a beautiful bull elk you saw, and the jay was a looker as well! So jealous of you right now, though we're thinking we'll be there next September.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-72366556939474775432014-08-20T01:38:46.860-04:002014-08-20T01:38:46.860-04:00What a great elk photo! And the stellar's jay,...What a great elk photo! And the stellar's jay, too -- reminds me of home in Ashland, and the dozens of stellar's jays that frequented our feeders. Raucous and beautiful! Can't wait to read about your adventures in RMNP. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90889582559771846692014-08-20T00:12:26.619-04:002014-08-20T00:12:26.619-04:00I still have to see a Stellar jay. We have never b...I still have to see a Stellar jay. We have never been to CO, so once again you are one of our trip advisors so to speak. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32958565554926259862014-08-18T16:53:23.735-04:002014-08-18T16:53:23.735-04:00Love the stellar jay and great shot of the elkLove the stellar jay and great shot of the elkCatherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82024557807527955002014-08-17T21:30:30.471-04:002014-08-17T21:30:30.471-04:00If I have to be in a traffic jam, Elk is one of th...If I have to be in a traffic jam, Elk is one of the best reasons:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-91949557806723978172014-08-17T17:04:59.718-04:002014-08-17T17:04:59.718-04:00oh my goodness. . .see where your campground is on...oh my goodness. . .see where your campground is on the map. . .and then the Road with 66 on it. . .the Campground we park hosted in was right there where that road dead ends. . .our back window looked out over Glacier Basin. . .it was fabulous!<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you discover. . .aren't the elk just magnificent. . .they came through the campground regularly. . .we loved it there!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-41774782246529819552014-08-17T16:10:24.221-04:002014-08-17T16:10:24.221-04:00One would think that the sites would be arranged s...One would think that the sites would be arranged so that going "backwards" would not be required to set up with your door to the picnic table.....of course I am not an expert at campground design :-). Leading the parade is the perfect mind-set in those situations - he's a good one that David. Aren't Elk the most majesticYou'll be leaving there today so I'm anxious to see all the wonderful places you've seen and learned about - and how the solar did in the trees :-). Safe travels.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-51944317437404354172014-08-17T12:50:30.351-04:002014-08-17T12:50:30.351-04:00That is especially fun coming from you :-)))))))That is especially fun coming from you :-)))))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-63277655368933483352014-08-17T12:46:11.010-04:002014-08-17T12:46:11.010-04:00The purple flower is gorgeous! I have never seen a...The purple flower is gorgeous! I have never seen a stellar jay- how handsome he is! Can't wait so see more elk pictures. They are so majestic. Have fun hiking! xxxoooRazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-91042194868268441362014-08-17T10:02:28.803-04:002014-08-17T10:02:28.803-04:00That Steller's Jay didn't give you much of...That Steller's Jay didn't give you much of a "stellar" welcome! Pretty bird, though, nice enough of it to pose for your picture.<br /><br />Interesting sites, hope there is not too much traffic to disturb your peace and quiet. Thank goodness for the solar and not having to use your genny much in this campground. After all the trouble you went through setting up the solar, this is the wonderful payback...it was worth the struggle. :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-30012519410447243852014-08-17T08:55:00.960-04:002014-08-17T08:55:00.960-04:00Great Elk picture! Glad Pops isn't daunted by ...Great Elk picture! Glad Pops isn't daunted by the drive. I would have been. Rocky Mountain is beautiful even if the campsite isn't ideal. Looking forward to hearing about the hikes!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-6053392194444337332014-08-17T08:35:43.718-04:002014-08-17T08:35:43.718-04:00That's definitely not my favorite campsite, bu...That's definitely not my favorite campsite, but I do love the Stellar Jay.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-8213591144107950202014-08-17T07:55:24.314-04:002014-08-17T07:55:24.314-04:00Detours are no fun ... the unknown adds more stres...Detours are no fun ... the unknown adds more stress. You done well.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5633025659227631352014-08-17T07:08:18.796-04:002014-08-17T07:08:18.796-04:00Looking forward to being in Colorado ourselves nex...Looking forward to being in Colorado ourselves next week (Durango area), your pictures are a nice teaser for us.Kevin Lehmann Photohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389381200095730135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-6363433174331975062014-08-17T00:58:53.657-04:002014-08-17T00:58:53.657-04:00Looks like you two have found another great park a...Looks like you two have found another great park and are camped "in" it. I'll be waiting for your reports on the hiking.Steve and Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/06756346672179586954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-72246501734688536882014-08-17T00:31:18.127-04:002014-08-17T00:31:18.127-04:00Even all those years ago I wasn't impressed wi...Even all those years ago I wasn't impressed with Estes Park, but fell in love with the Rockies. Said I wanted to live there someday, but that day hasn't come, yet. Sure look forward to your hiking here.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-62366366343147286652014-08-16T23:59:10.228-04:002014-08-16T23:59:10.228-04:00I love to watch the jays. They are beautiful and ...I love to watch the jays. They are beautiful and bold!Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-75750328368520069022014-08-16T23:21:57.741-04:002014-08-16T23:21:57.741-04:00Thanks for the memories!! We were there a year ag...Thanks for the memories!! We were there a year ago June. We stayed at the county campground. There are elk everywhere, at every turn. I've never seen so many buck. It was so much fun. Enjoy your stay:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-27641913203430235862014-08-16T22:11:24.697-04:002014-08-16T22:11:24.697-04:00WHAT. You're in RMNP??? I missed A LOT.WHAT. You're in RMNP??? I missed A LOT.The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-69494224196980954842014-08-16T21:07:10.917-04:002014-08-16T21:07:10.917-04:00The stellar jay is a real beauty. Here we've g...The stellar jay is a real beauty. Here we've got blue and gray jays. The elk jam reminds me of a provincial park where you'll often see cars pulled over in April and May particularly- moose tend to be near the roadsides.<br /><br />A beautiful area. I'd love to see that park.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-22414135779028808612014-08-16T20:43:16.510-04:002014-08-16T20:43:16.510-04:00What a beautiful bird! and, of course other scene...What a beautiful bird! and, of course other scenery!! So nice you saw the moon too, amongst the trees!<br />MaggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40385451626452264902014-08-16T20:05:44.495-04:002014-08-16T20:05:44.495-04:00If you are going to be at the head of the parade ,...If you are going to be at the head of the parade , maybe you can stop for a break and have some Elk Jam on wheat bread. It makes a good sandwich. Save some for the Jay!vinnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-79433663969453150972014-08-16T20:04:49.060-04:002014-08-16T20:04:49.060-04:00I'm curious as to why you had to detour at Lyo...I'm curious as to why you had to detour at Lyons. Is the road into Estes Park still closed from last years flooding? We've traveled both routes many times and yes, what you had to do would be tiring and frustrating! Wish I could've gotten word to you that Mary's Lake Road was good. Can't imagine driving Winona through Estes Park! Thumbs up for David!! We loved Lily Lake and would alternate the Lily Lake flat loop and the Estes Park walking trail as our off hiking day exercise! Can't wait to see more!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-30341535453693793842014-08-16T19:49:58.460-04:002014-08-16T19:49:58.460-04:00Well, we certainly are excited to see what hiking ...Well, we certainly are excited to see what hiking you find and share with us:o)) Be safe and Have fun!!!Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-71307095523973577032014-08-16T19:45:37.375-04:002014-08-16T19:45:37.375-04:00Holey moley that was a thrill ride for you and Win...Holey moley that was a thrill ride for you and Winnona...I would have been having a heart attack. We drove 7 up from Black Hawk but we weren't in the RV :-). You'll have a great time, we couldn't do any hiking while there (that nasty old no dogs rule) but we drove Old Falls River Road and Trail Ridge Road. Stayed one night in Estes Park second night in Grand Lake which we liked much better.Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.com