Dear hikers--
Today, six of us went up to Model T Park at a merry pace. Marilyn, George, Mike (his last hike this season), 2 Moulds, and yours truly. The auto is rusting away, but still standing.
For some reason, ATV people are going around the block built in the trail by Silver-thread muscle. We looked for them in hopes of a pleasant discussion, but to no avail. No elk either.
Unfortunately, my camera was sitting on a bench in my study when I got home.
NEXT TUESDAY--bring your cameras. Come one/come all. No hiking required, although some will want to walk a few miles.
We're taking an auto tour of the gorgeous aspen stands to the South of our valleys, invading the valleys of the Alamosa R. and the beautiful Conejos River near Platoro. We may have some tips for photographers from a pro. Typically, the Platoro area has some of the most varied colors and spectacular hillsides of anywhere in the state. We hope that the last Tuesday in the month will hold true to its past performances.
The Skyline Lodge will supply you with a delicious lunch (from the menu, at your cost). The manager just told me they will be open for lunch on Tuesday next and that the leaves are nearing their peak (still about 1/3 are still green), so we may hit the place with sensational color (pinks, oranges, gold, yellow, lemon yellow and a few shades of green).
Bring your smooth, pretty-high clearance vehicle (just a couple of miles of rocky but safe road). We can car-pool if you prefer. Bring your crippled up relatives--they will love getting out into this area.
Meet in the parking lot of the South Fork Visitor Center before 9 a.m. departure. Be a color tourist for a day.
--Doug Knudson
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