There is very little debate concerning the awesome scenery in the Colorado mountains in the summertime. July is the apex of the wildflower season, and this year the flowers are spectacular. We went hiking at one of my favorite places, at Shrine Pass, and had a day of sunshine, breath-taking views and photography. We drove a dirt road from the top of Vail Pass (exit 190) to the bottom of Shrine Pass. There is a great hiking trail up from a parking lot to open meadows. At some point in time, a forest fire ravaged these meadows, leaving stumps and fallen trees. The effects are still clearly seen, but now the grasses and flowers have surrounded the uniquely shaped wood, creating a masterpiece of color, form and contrast. One could not plan or plant a better symphony of colors -- blue to purple lupins, indian-paint-brush in bright orange and even raspberry, white and purple asters, yellow sun-flowers and soft blue-bells in the shade. As a back-drop, the sky was blue as only a Colorado sky can be, with big puffy white clouds.
What a glorious day, and I cannot stop thanking God for his awesome creation and for the fact that I can hike into such a magnificent area.
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