Leaf Peeping in Poudre Canyon

A couple of weeks ago, we took a drive through

the Poudre Canyon to see some fall foliage.

We picked a crappy day to do this since it turned out to be rather overcast.

And I'm not sure everything was at peak color.

Oh well...it was still beautiful.

And we got to enjoy each other's company. :)

And we only argued a little...about when to stop to take pictures.

This is COOOOLD water, folks.

Sleeping Elephant Mountain is one of my favorite sights on this drive.

See how fun it is?

Occasionally the clouds would part and show a little blue sky.

This is my favorite shot of the day.

Can you believe I once knew a lady who said the

mountains were only pretty with snow on them?

She must have some serious issues.

Yes...I miss the full range of fall colors in the Midwest...

but seriously, people...Colorado is a gorgeous place.

We picnicked at the Cameron Pass Summit.

Driving along I thought: The Serengeti of the High Plains.

Without the giraffes or zebras.

The one above and the next couple were taken from a moving vehicle.

Sometimes it's just not wise to stop.

This was another scene I really liked.

Here's a random bit of weirdness.

Once upon a time...long, long ago...

I told someone it was my goal to pee in every 7-Eleven in Colorado Springs.

{sadly, a goal I never reached...}

Now it's kind of a joke amongst my family...

but I had to take a picture of the one in Granby we stopped at to top off the tank

...and, yes...to use the restroom.

So, there you have it.

Some fall color in the Rockies...wish you were here?

I'm not a big John Denver fan,

but Colorado Rocky Mountain High hits the nail on the head.

Have you been out "leaf peeping" this year?

What's your favorite place to peep?

©Kelly

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