St Mary's Glacier

Perhaps the best place I explored on my Denver trip was St. Mary's Glacier. It was off the beaten path but once we hiked up to the opening, it was AMAZING! This place is technically not a glacier because it doesn't flow but has snow year round. We rented snowshoes, walked around a bit and took a ton of pictures. They don't do the view justice but here are a few of my faves.

Fallen tree on the hike up

St Mary's Glacier

St Mary's Glacier

Love the way these trees look and had to climb one!

Sun going behind some clouds

Quick picture of Amanda and I

View of the mountains on the hike down

Colorado Springs

My second day in Colorado, we went over to Colorado Springs after having brunch with some friends.

View from Cave of the Winds

We started the day with a lantern tour of Cave of the Winds. Basically, they give you a candle for light then take you back into the cave and tell you ghost stories. Little bit spooky but a really fun way to see a cave.

Me and my lantern

Inside the cave

more cave

After the cave, we headed over to Garden of the Gods. Again, the scenery was amazing!

beautiful

absolutely amazing!

Garden of the Gods - Me and Amanda

Red Rocks

View from the plane!

I am back to reality after my quick trip to Denver. It was a lovely but short break. I was visiting a friend and this time out, I got to see lots of naturey things. First up, Red Rocks.

At the top of the amphitheater

 This was on my list because prairie falcons have been sighted there. Sadly, I didn't see any falcons but the scenery was beautiful!

Shadows

Amanda and I

Of course, I had to climb something!