June 13th-15th

June 13^th On to Buena Vista, CO

Monday was a travel day, where we checked in at an Snowy Peaks RV park, ate a great steak dinner at Quincy’s, and then went to Bongo Billy’s for some ice lattes.  We also scouted out our next mountain camping venue. We found a great spot in the San Isabel National Forest called Collegiate Peaks camp ground.

June 14^th Collegiate Peaks Campground

This campground was made for total relaxation, no cell phone service or internet, no electric, and no running water close by, unless you count the stream rushing by our campsite. 

There was the buzz of hummingbirds at our RV window, larger than life rabbits (snow hares), and cool breezes off the snowcapped mountains.  We liked it so much we have decided to stay until Sunday.

Our neighbors down on campsite 5 were a little shy, but we still got their photo.

June 15^th Jeeping Around the Forest

Lars created a Jeep loop of about 115 miles that would include Cottonwood Pass, Taylor Reservoir, and several campgrounds for us to scout out for the next RV spot.

There was still plenty of snow when you were above 10,000 feet. 

Cottonwood Pass, just outside of Buena Vista.

Taylor Reservoir – Recreational Area

Lakeview Camp Ground in the Gunnison National Forest…potentially the next camp spot.

We were also quite fascinated by the snow sculptures created by the melting snow.