Sunday, September 11, 2011

Rocky Mountain National Park

The Stanley Hotel, overlooking the town of Estes Park.

Stephen King stayed at this hotel while writing The Shining and based the book on this hotel. Redrum, Redrum!

The Bischoffs at the first lookout at Rocky Mountain National Park.





We played the Animal game. Before entering the park, each person picked two Colorado animals. The first one to spot their animal would win the game. Charlie won when we spotted his Elk on a snow patch. We all thought Phil would be the biggest loser with his choices of ghost cat and black bears, but it turns out that everyone but Charlie lost. The Elk were the only wildlife we saw.

















Charlie with his grasshopper.

And a cricket? When we first got out of the car and heard the distinct rustling sounds, Charlie and I were both concerned we were surrounded by rattlesnakes. Luckily, that was not the case.

A great spot for a photo shoot!





At the visitor center, the kids got to try on costumes.

Lucy, half Pocahontas, half Ranger.

Ranger Charlie




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