It’s Mud Season here in the Rockies. The ski resorts and snowmobile hotspots have closed and snow from the mountains is melting. Trails, unpaved roads, and basically anywhere with dirt all turn to mud. Summer isn’t quite here yet—in fact, it’s forecasted to snow “up to a foot and a half” this Friday and Saturday.
Sunday was a picture-perfect day here in Colorado. Vibrant blue skies, 65-70 degree temps, and not a care in the world! The perfect conditions to explore the Colorado River and Gore Canyon.
Friends, don’t let me do this again! I haven’t even been in Grand Lake for a full two weeks and was close to buying a home here. I knew this would happen.
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The Idle Speed Only sign right outside my front door perfectly sums up the first five days of my big adventure.
Almost ran out of gas, got stuck in a May blizzard, but made it to the lovely town of Grand Lake, Colorado.
My travel adventures start in a few days, and I couldn’t be more excited. How did I get here? Well, it’s been on my mind for quite a while.