Rocky Mountain National Park

After leaving Guernsey State Park in Wyoming, I tripped on over to Estes Park. Made one stop on the way for Monte. Saw a PetSmart store right off the highway so pulled in to get Monte a nail trim and pickup some dog food. Got to grab it while you can.

Awesome - entrance to Moraine Campground at Rocky Mountain National Park. Lucky me that I had reservations.  The sign at the entrance said FULL and I know why - location, location, location!

Left Monte behind the next day so he could rest up from the drive to Estes Park. He just feels he has to watch me drive, so he misses his afternoon naps. I went to Bear Lake to walk around the lake and then on over to Alberta Falls - both easy hikes with a huge payoff.  Great views.

Alberta Falls...

My campsite. Lots of early morning deer sightings.  At least I saw them. Monte had his nose to the ground hoovering up scents.

Speaking of wildlife, the most dangerous kind is of the human variety. Driving along I came up on some tourist who had stopped almost in the middle of the road, abandoned their vehicle, and crossed the road to get a picture. And if there is one, everyone else has to stop and see what's what. OK, I admit it, if I had my camera with me I would have been one, too.  Moose or elk sightings are not to be missed!