Fall Adventure | Fall Colors | Hiking Eldora, CO

We started at the Hessie Trailhead.  It's not too far from Eldora Ski Resort, which isn't far from Nederland, CO.

 My sweetie.

This is what the majority of the trail was like, very rocky.  It was a great cardio workout on the way up and strength training on the way down.

 The maiden hike for my new shoes.  They were awesome!  My body ached, but not my feet!

 I think this is my favorite photo.

Another half mile.

Gorgeous aspen leaves.

 Lost Lake.

 That's me!

It was a wonderful hike!  Four miles round trip and we climbed about 800 feet, starting at 9000 feet and ending at about 9800 feet.

Til next time ~ find your joy!
Kelly

Fall Adventure | Fall Colors | Nederland to Black Hawk, CO

Hubby and I have made a couple day trips into the mountains to view the fall foliage.  I thought I'd share some of the wonderful fall colors over a few posts!

 Aspen and Poplar trees.

Old Cemetery in Central City.

Old abandoned mine in Central City.

 Creek in Nederland near dusk.

A small grove of maple trees amid the aspens and evergreens.

Til next time ~ find your joy!
Kelly

Friday Night Lights | DCHS Homecoming

Friday night I went to my nephew's homecoming game.  No, he doesn't play football, but he was the junior homecoming king!

It's been a few years since I was last at a high school football game.  It was a brisk, but not too cold, evening and it was fun to watch the DCHS Huskies (Douglas County High School) beat Mountain Vista, 42-16.

At half time they announced the class royalty.

My nephew, Paul, and the junior homecoming queen skipped their way down the field.

My nephew, the ham.  Love this kid!

Paul, My Little Man, and my brother Greg.  Handsome bunch!

Til next time ~ find your joy!
Kelly

Fall Adventure | Blackwater Falls State Park | Davis, WV

On my last full day in West Virginia, we took a trip to Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia to see the waterfall.  It was a perfect fall day - sunny and cooler temps.  

Blackwater Falls.

The foliage was a lot more colorful as we drove east.  :)

To get to the state park, we passed through the most southern point of Maryland.  Three states in one trip...pretty cool!  (photo taken from the back seat through the front windshield)

Tomorrow it's time to head home to Colorado.  It's been a wonderful 5 days.  Excited to get home but can't wait to come back!

Til next time ~ find your joy!
Kelly