Skywatch Friday: Mountain Time

 Time to head on another camping trip.


Ready to go!


A peek at Pike's Peak from highway 24.


Driving through the Pike National Forest.  Looks like DJT is already decimating our public lands.


All set up.  The campsite wasn't level so it took some work to get it leveled.  No hookups here except for electricity--we filled our water tank before leaving and the solar panels on the roof keep the refrigerator going while on the road.


Storm is rolling in.


Beautiful view of the reservoir.


Enjoying the fresh mountain air.


Even Aspen is relaxed.


Hit the trail the next morning.


Is there anything as relaxing as being on a trail in nature?


Lots of rock formations.


My favorite hiking partner!


Nice aspen grove.


Tried to take the kayaks out, but the wind was coming up so time to get off the lake.  This lake can be quite dangerous in a windstorm.  A week after we were there a paddleboarder and his dog drowned when they were caught in a storm.  Neither had life jackets.  His two companions with life jackets on survived.  Sad.


Soaking in some sun on the shoreline.


Off to the nearby town for a margarita!


Amazing sunset!

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Comments

Jim said…
Beautiful shots.
August 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Gorgeous sunset! I've never done trailer camping, but I definitely see the allure. Beautiful views of the lake and the hiking looks like fun!
August 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Looks like a great time. Nice to have a place close enough for drinks and snacks at martini time. Glad you are safe watching the weather and wearing your flotation.
August 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Jocelyn said…
Beautiful shots. Looks so relaxing.
August 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Betty J. Crow said…
Looks like an awesome camping trip. I'm wondering if the felled trees could be the Forest Service mitigating the risk of catastrophic wildfires by thinning trees.
August 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Light and Voices said…
You two are mighty smart cookies to have solar panels on the rooftop so your refrigerator worked. Glad you were able to level the camper. What a view! Enjoy nature!
August 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Photo Cache said…
Looks like a ton of fun.

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August 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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