Drive to Grand Junction, CO - and fall colors

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The aspens were at their best on the drive through the mountain passes and I couldn't resist being the shutterbug that I am.
I also took pictures along I-70 going through Glenwood Springs Canyon, and Greys and Torey's (both fourteeners).
~Rebecca

Royal Arch Hike - Labor Day

While we were waiting for our friends to arrive, Larry and I walked around Chataqua Park and stumbled across this adorable black lab puppy tied to a tree waiting for his owners. Rebecca enjoyed playing with him and receiving his kisses. When we arrived, he had a blade of grass in his mouth. Check out his paws, he'll be a big dog someday.

On Labor Day we hiked with friends, Tim and Seema, to Royal Arch in Chataqua Park, Boulder. It's a smaller hike, 3+ miles rounds trip, but the elevation gain is intense. You begin at the base of the Flatirons in Chataqua Park, and continue on the Blue Belle trail until you connect with the Royal Arch trailhead. That's where the serious elevation gain begins, almost a stairmaster climb for 40 minutes. Straight up!