Colorado Interlude, Day 2: Evening

Hello, readers! Wisconsin, like much of the Midwest, is currently in the grip of a heatwave, with days of 90º+ temps and thunderstorms in our forecast. The air outside is warm and soupy, which is wonderful for tomatoes and growing things, but less so for cyclists. I could take a bike ride, of course, but it's much more pleasant to sit indoors under a ceiling fan and edit photos from last month's trip to Colorado.

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On Day 2, we drive south to meet our friends Snowcatcher and the Lizard for an evening walk at Roxborough State Park, a geologic wonderland of fascinating rock formations.

The first one I see on getting out of the car includes a perfect bird's head:

These red rocks are part of the amazing Fountain Formation:

The trail winds between spires of tilted sandstone:

Not all the rocks are jagged; some have been worn smooth by time and weather:

Hello, Snowcatcher!

Of course there are pauses for wildflower photos (Snowcatcher loves them as much as I do). This is skullcap:

The park's Visitor Center boasts a striking backdrop:

I snap a photo of this fellow, identified by Snowcatcher as a towhee:

Another view of the stunning Fountain Formation:

As we finish our walk, rain begins to fall, but nothing can dampen our joy at being together again for the first time since 2016.

Photo courtesy of Snowcatcher

 

A lovely walk, filled with laughter and great memories. Thank you, Snowcatcher and Lizard!

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