Thursday, September 29, 2011

On the road again!!

Lake McConaughy Sunset
 We are back on the road!   We went through Nebraska and stopped at a few places we haven't been before.  Lake McConaughy, Scottsbluff National Monument, oh yeah and David City's City Park!
When we were at Pipestone National Monument in Pipestone MN., Vel had bought a National Parks stamp book.  Everytime we go to a National Park, Vel can get a cancellation stamp and sticker for her book.  We have a long way to go, to fill the book!!  But, we will enjoy seeing all the places as we get them.
Scottsbluff National Monument

Aspens in Colorado-RMNP

Big Thompson River-CO

Up by Nederland CO
We are now in Colorado and the trees are turning their beautiful fall colors.  The weatherman said that it is the beginning of Peak season for the colors.  Seem like everyday, we see more and more changes! So, Beautiful!!!
Barker Reservoir, Looking towards Nederland CO

Barker Reservoir

West of Boulder CO
We are headed up to Estes Park today, thought we better check it out again before the busy weekend!! We found a good BBQ place there, maybe we will try it again, just to be sure we like it!!  :)  -M

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

ND and MN


We added North Dakota and Minnesota to our map!
  Vel and I went up to North Dakota and Minnesota, at the end of August. We wanted to add those stickers to our map.  It's slowly filling up!
We just hit the southeast corner in North Dakota and then cut over to Minnesota.
Enjoying the afternoon in Walker MN park!

Lake Itasca

We've decided that we really like Minnesota!  It's a beautiful state. Plenty of bike paths, lakes to kayak in and plenty of geocaches! I don't think we would like it in the winter though...too cold!
Kayaking Rice Lake

Walnut Creek MN (where Laura Ingles Wilder once lived)

Pipestone MN (Pipestone National Monument)

Pipestone MN at the Falls
We will definitely have to go back sometime, there is so much to see and enjoy!!-M