9/12/21

Colorado October Getaway 2020


 I have a whole new appreciation for the Grand Junction area.  Arn and I took a little roadtrip and headed that way.  We golfed at Redlands Mesa and Lakota Canyon.  We visited the Colorado National Monument and were very impressed and would like to return and do more hiking and exploring.  We also drove up and over Grand Mesa and want to return and spend more time there too.












































Our first visit to a new Colorado State Park Oct 2020

 Staunton State Park is Colorado's newest state park and it is a beautiful park.  We checked it out and also checked off a couple of things off of Mel's bucket list.  We hiked a while and then drove to the Bucksnort Saloon.  The drive is beautiful but we were a little disappointed with the saloon....staffing was low since it was the middle of the week so the menu was very limited.  









A new place to Hike - Sandstone Ranch - opened 2020

 Sandstone Ranch is a beautiful open space near us that could have been a residential development.  

Luckily it isn't and may expand in a couple of years.  The trails are easy and it's a great area.



Cheyenne Mt. Zoo with Lilah and Tucker Sept. 2020

 This zoo is one of the best zoos ever.  The giraffes are really fun to feed and we were very excited to have Lilah feed them but she was a little afraid of them.  We got our workout and steps and had a fun day together.  We'll have to bring daddy and Gpa next time. 







8/6/21

Melanie turns 67 and 68! (2020 and 2021)

 On Sept. 4th I turned 67 and really enjoy pie instead of cake.......Arn is getting quite good at making pies!


 

 








This year for my 68th birthday and for our 42nd anniversary we traveled to Steamboat............we golfed, hiked, walked, and ate out.  It's a beautiful place in the summertime.

Winter Park and St. Mary Glacier Sept. 2020

 Boy am I behind on my postings............Last Sept. we spent a few days in Winter Park and also stopped by St. Mary Glacier.....we have been passing that sign on I 70 for years and finally checked it out.  It is absolutely beautiful and such a nice hike ending at the lake and glacier.  The hike isn't too hard, is short but is uphill.  We saw people carrying up rafts, etc.  We went on a Friday afternoon, had to pay for parking, and were surprised at how crowded was for a weekday.  We really recommend it!  This was also an anniversary trip - #41 for us!