Rocky Mountain National Park in Spring

June 07, 2014  •  4 Comments

Hey Everyone! It's been super busy here in Estes Park, CO,  but I'm finally getting my feet underneath me. I've already had some visitors and I am expecting more throughout the summer. I've been hiking 2-3 times a week trying to get in good hiking shape in order to do Longs Peak for my 30th birthday. Longs is the only 14K foot peak in the park and since I have never done a 14'er before, I set that as my goal for the summer. I have already hit two mountains over 12.5K and look to hit 3 more this weekend named Chapin, Chaquita, and Ypsilon that are 12.5, 13, and 13.5K respectively. Here's hoping. This post is gonna be photo heavy. Feel free to share and ENJOY!!

Back Yard AlpenglowBack Yard Alpenglow Pink TreesPink Trees Ypsilon, Chiquita, and Chapin SunsetYpsilon, Chiquita, and Chapin Sunset Ute Trail AlpineUte Trail Alpine Ute Trail Hiker in the AplineUte Trail Hiker in the Apline Honeymoon Over Bear LakeHoneymoon Over Bear Lake Meeker and Longs from Estes ConeMeeker and Longs from Estes Cone Morning in Moraine ParkMorning in Moraine Park Sprague Lake ReflectionsSprague Lake Reflections Sunset and Lava Cliffs From 12K ftSunset and Lava Cliffs From 12K ft Sunset on CCYSunset on CCY Sunset over Deer MountainSunset over Deer Mountain Meeker and Longs PeakMeeker and Longs Peak View from Sundance MountainView from Sundance Mountain Hallet Mountain and Tyndal Glacier PanoramaHallet Mountain and Tyndal Glacier Panorama Hazy Sunset From Sundance Mountain (2)Hazy Sunset From Sundance Mountain (2) Hazy Sunset PanoramaHazy Sunset Panorama Milky Way and Sky Glow Over Bear LakeMilky Way and Sky Glow Over Bear Lake Field of DreamsField of Dreams Evening BeersEvening Beers South Ute Trail Ridge Sunset (2)South Ute Trail Ridge Sunset (2) Pond Near Lake HiyahaPond Near Lake Hiyaha Elk Calf in the AlpineElk Calf in the Alpine Moose Cow in the FieldMoose Cow in the Field Pika in the Boulder FieldPika in the Boulder Field Pika with AvensPika with Avens Chipmunk ProfileChipmunk Profile Backyard CoyoteBackyard Coyote Wood Lily with Lady Bug - Lilium philadelphicumWood Lily with Lady Bug - Lilium philadelphicum Brownie Lady's Slipper - Cypripedium fasciculatumBrownie Lady's Slipper - Cypripedium fasciculatum Plains Pricklypear - Opuntia polyacanthaPlains Pricklypear - Opuntia polyacantha Ball Cactus - Escobaria viviparaBall Cactus - Escobaria vivipara Snow Buttercup - Ranunculus adoneusSnow Buttercup - Ranunculus adoneus Great-horned OwlGreat-horned Owl Violet Green Swallow - Tachycineta thalassinaViolet Green Swallow - Tachycineta thalassina Broad-tailed Hummingbird - Selasphorus platycercusBroad-tailed Hummingbird - Selasphorus platycercus Broad-tailed Hummingbird (4) - Selasphorus platycercusBroad-tailed Hummingbird (4) - Selasphorus platycercus Broad-tailed Hummingbird Feeding on Golden BannerBroad-tailed Hummingbird Feeding on Golden Banner Clark's Nutcracker - Nucifraga columbianaClark's Nutcracker - Nucifraga columbiana Mountain Bluebird with Feather - Sialia currucoidesMountain Bluebird with Feather - Sialia currucoides American Pipit Ground NestAmerican Pipit Ground Nest Wilson's Warbler - Cardellina pusillaWilson's Warbler - Cardellina pusilla

Ill be sure to keep posting as I get more. I hope everyone is doing well, and enjoying their summers. Life is certainly good here. No update on any job prospects here yet. I'll let you know when I know! Thanks and I'll talk you to all soon.


Comments

mike r(non-registered)
What do you do for work? Let me re-phrase that, What do I have to do to land a career like yours? What should I take in school? This looks absolutely amazing. I want to live there forever. Please tell me your secrets, Gypsy.
Mom(non-registered)
The pasqueflower and wood lily will be awesome on the metal.
Leah VB(non-registered)
I love the first light on the snowy trees and the Milky Way stars reflected in Bear Lake. Looks like another killer summer Shakey!
Debbie Tubridy(non-registered)
What wonderful images ... I was going to ask you if you had run into a pika up there, then came across your images :-)
You sure are living the life, Jacob!
Looking forward to more.
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