Saturday, September 25, 2010

Scenic Colorado 2010

He is not happy!

We never know what we will see our on our fall trip. We had planned for an Oregon run, but that did not happen. Waited to see if I would be going to training that week, and the cost of flights got too high. Obviously I did not go to training. We had a great time exploring Colorful Colorado instead. Fall is a great time to visit this scenic state.

http://www.colorado.com/




Rocky Mountain National Park is one of our favorite. Especially during the Elk Rut! The bulls were getting their harems together and chasing off the smaller competition. The marmot and pika were gathering winter bedding and food. Bighorn sheep and deer were out as well. Pretty good game finds even if the moose were hiding while we were out.

http://www.nps.gov/romo/






Fall colors were evident on our adventure as well. Both Rocky Mountain and South Park Aspen trees were showing great color. You just never know what might be found…

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pictures. I liked them all but my favorite were the two males challenging i can't remember the name when they is it runting?

Billy Boy said...

I like the little squirrel. Good shot.

TCB Photo Blog said...

ELk were in Rut during our visit. Rodent shots are of Yellow-Bellied Marmot and Pika. Always fun to see folks comments. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

ooooh...so beautiful. as you know I also love Colorado. hope to get back there one of these days. I never did get to Estes Park or the Colo Nat. Park out of Denver....so there is lots and lots more to see and would love to see some of these beautiful places I have just viewed on your photo blog screen. Thanks TC and Jo.

Joyce

Anonymous said...

Your pictures are beautiful.

Shirley

Anonymous said...

The pictures are beautiful.

Billie

John/Jack said...

Great pictures!

Anonymous said...

Spectacular photos......loved especially all of the wildlife - Thanks for sharing!

Pam

Unknown said...

Good job, T.C.! and wonderful pictures of the elk.

Carolyn

Unknown said...

As always my friend, I really enjoy them...