Christmas Day

Gifford Pinchot State Park, York County

Rocky and Nemo

White Rocks, Cumberland County

Colorado

Last year we traveled to Copper Mountain, Colorado with our friends Kevin and Anna. We decided to visit during Colorado's mud season, which usually lasts from March to May and is the least popular time for a Colorado vacation. In our opinion, it was the perfect time to visit for multiple reasons... less expensive, smaller crowds, fantastic weather and plenty of outdoor activities!

5/21/2010 - 5/28/2010
Location: Copper Mountain, Colorado
Lodging: Copper Mountain Resort
Travelers: Steve, Christine, Kevin & Anna

The Copper Mountain Resort was almost completely vacant, so it felt like it was all ours. The sun shone almost every day and there was still snow on the mountaintops, so we were able to take advantage of both. We rented a car for the week, which allowed us to explore more than just Copper Mountain. Our roadtrips included visits to Frisco, Breckenridge, Leadville, Buena Vista and Arkansas River. We went whitewater rafting in Brown's Canyon, explored several trails during the week, rode a steam locomotive on the Georgetown Loop Railroad and went on a mine tour. The boys spent a lot of time fly fishing, while the ladies enjoyed some small town shopping. If you love the outdoors, dislike large crowds, and want to experience both the sun and snow, then a Colorado vacation during mud season should be on your agenda!

Copper Mountain Resort
This picture was taken from our deck, a majestic way to start and end every day.

Peaks Overlooking Copper Mountain Resort

Buena Vista

Kevin and Steve flying fishing in Buena Vista. 

 They call it "fishing" and not "catching" for a reason.

Spruce Creek Trail, Breckenridge

This Gray Jay and the next few pictures were taken 

during our hike on Spruce Creek Trail in Breckenridge.

Me, Anna and Kevin

Steve and I before our whitewater rafting trip in Brown's Canyon

Niagara Falls

Spring in Copper Mountain, Colorado

Rockefeller Center

New York, New York

In honor of my trip to the city this weekend and the holidays...

Merry Christmas!