I ended up driving through Colorado to finish out my journey to Yellowstone. Here's some of the highlights (and high peaks).
Evidence of the Earth's upheaval abuts a portion of the Denver suburbs in Roxborough State Park, CO.
Looking towards Pike's Peak from Little Cottonwood Canyon State Park, CO.
A pullout along I-25 showcases this view of Pike's Peak towering over what appears to be a prison.
The second, and most breathtaking Garden of the Gods I visited on this trip. Colorado Springs, CO
The fiery red rock formations of the Garden of the Gods, CO.
A view along the "spine" of the Garden of the Gods, CO.
Red rock reaches for a resplendent sky. Garden of the Gods, CO
A Coloradan creek crashes and cascades through Eldorado Canyon State Park.
The jagged cliffs of Eldorado Canyon point towards the heavens. Eldorado Canyon State Park, CO
A climb culminates in a view of the canyon's cleft. Eldorado Canyon State Park, CO
The Rocky Mountains peek over the Front Range. Eldorado Canyon State Park, CO
Canyon cliffs and clear, cascading creeks. Eldorado Canyon State Park, CO
The Rockies rise above the road to Estes Park, CO.
A view of Rocky Mountain National Park from the Estes Park pullout.
A high point on the Lily Lake Loop Trail. Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
The Rocky Mountains loom over the landscape. Nederland, CO
Along the trail in Red Rocks Park in Morrison, CO.
An assortment of well-weathered rocks. Red Rocks Park, Morrison, CO
The cluster of rocks in the middle of the photograph looks like sailors on a ship.
Red Rocks Park, Morrison, CO
An actual view of the Red Rocks ampitheatre. Red Rocks Park, Morrison, CO
As a bonus, here's a fun song:
Front Country - Colorado
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