Week 2: Cub Lake

Mr. Swift's glasses

Last week we went on hike number 2.

(And we did 2 more this week that I will share soon)!

Two hikes in less than a week in RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park). 

We're on a roll.

Or maybe a quick paced walk. :)

We hiked to Cub Lake, a little lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, that is northwest of the YMCA (where we are staying). We began a little before 10am and arrived home around 2pm. We hiked about 11 miles (ish) round trip.

The trip was beautiful. It was remote in some areas, crowded in others. We didn't like the crowds but we did like the preparation this particular hike gave us for future hikes. Overall, I was a little sore afterward. I think that is a good sign! 

Here are some photos from hike #2:

(p.s. One of my goals this summer is to learn the names of the different Colorado wildflowers. So a few days ago I bought a book called Wildflowers of Colorado Field Guide. Below I am attempting to name them, although there are no guarantees that I am correct).

Mrs. Swift's backpack
Morraine Park

RMNP

Cub Lake

RMNP

Mr. Swift

Hello!

Mr. Swift, my friend Kirstin, and me at Cub Lake

on our way back...

Then a little critter visited me. It reminded me of Oreo!

Below are some wildflowers I am attempting to learn the names of:

Canada Violet

Creeping Barberry (AND POLLINATION!)

Stemless Four-Nerve Daisy

Mountain Blue Violet

most likely Aspen Fleabane?

LOOK! Pollination!

White Marsh Marigold?

Thank you Samantha for emailing me about your summer!
She had fun visiting Silver Dollar City!
(I am guessing Tori went too, right?) ;)

Remember guys: if you would like to send me an email about your summer or nature photos of your summer, feel free to send it to the address to the right! ---->