This past Sunday and Monday was spent traveling around the local woods with Melody's extended family. Sunday was a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park and Monday was spend in the Snowy Range and Saratoga.

Sunday we drove the Summit at RMNP, also known as Alpine Ridge. There is a short hike to the top. David made the majority of the climb up himself. He only needed help when the wind picked up and he could not stand. After lunch, we started to drive back and saw a bear and several Elk. Pictures of the day are here. Also you can see the hike up the to summit here.

Monday, we drove west through the Snowy Range Mountains. Our goal was to spend time in the hot springs at Saratoga. On the drive over we stopped to view the scenary sevearl times. David once again walked around contanstly. (Both days he didn't take a nap until we started home.) At the springs we all had fun playing in the water. On the way back we stopped for a picnic supper and saw a moose along side the road. Melody saw it and we drove back to see it. It was a very large moose for the area. Pictues of this day are here.

Both days were fun and we are looking foward to heading back soon. ¶ 3:50 PM