Day Six: Rocky Mountain National Park

Out of the desert and into the woods! RMNP was a breath of fresh meadow air. I went for a nine mile run on a beautiful path that offered views of the Colorado river, meadows and mountains. I didn't turn down the right path despite oral directions and a map on hand, so I had to run along the road for the last few miles.
At this point Maggie and I were pretty tuckered out, from the trip, not sleeping as well in a cold campsite, etc. So we took a leisurely stroll through a flat, 1 mile round trip path views of everything I just named. We then drove along the road that offered views at higher elevations but unfortunately there was a fire in a nearby park that made everything hazy.

There was still snow at the very top!


We drove an hour or so out of the park and towards Chicago and stopped at a Starbucks for their Wifi. After being unsuccessful in finding a place to camp, we went to a Walmart parking lot and slept in the car. Which turned out to be very comfortable and convenient.

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