STILLWATER / LAKE GRANBY (August 6, 2005) |
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We booked Stillwater Campground on Lake Granby for the
first weekend in August. We had a "premium" lakeside site (#89) but
premium doesn't always mean electric included. We were surprised to
find this a dry site. No worries, we managed fine.
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Site 89 is a double-wide and is very level. Water
is available right there but without a hose outlet. Randy had to make
short trips with our 6-gallon water tanks to fills the Outback tanks.
Next time we'll get water at the dump station first. We ran the
furnace both nights and still had over 1/3 batter power on our last day.
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This is site 89's back yard. The kids enjoyed the
easy walk to the lakeshore to cool off and skip rocks.
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To get to Lake Granby we drove over Berthoud Pass which
crosses the Continental Divide. Look at that elevation! The
temperature dropped to the high 50's at that altitude.
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We encountered some bears on our trip that looked vaguely
familiar.
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We were not certain, but the bear on the right really
looked like our puppy Carly.
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On Saturday we visited Rocky Mountain National Park.
What a beautiful place it is. Be prepared for a $20 entrance fee
(which is good for 7 days).
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We completed a 4-mile hike along the Colorado River
Trail. The kids did great. Dogs are not permitted on the trails,
but we were not going to leave Carly in the car.
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We drove to Grand Lake after having lunch at RMNP and
rented some boats. Dad, Mom, Courtney and Carly paddled a canoe around
the lake. It was surprisingly easy to maneuver. Carly wanted off
(see Mom holding her in the boat?)
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Cameron and Kendal opted for a pedal boat, a choice they
will never make again, especially after a 4-mile hike. They had fun,
but their legs were really tired after our 1-hour tour of Grand Lake.
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On Sunday we rented a Pontoon boat and went fishing on
Lake Granby. Here are the kiddos waiting for bites. We caught
nothing, but being on the boat was fun anyway.
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Here is Kendal driving the boat.
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Cameron drove the boat as well and did a good job.
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Even Courtney took her turn at the wheel. Dad
stayed close to insure we avoided any mountains.
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Carly had her chance in the driver's seat as well.
Mom helped out a little.
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Our trip to Lake Granby was one of our most memorable.
The kids loved cruising the lake on a boat. We will be back.
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We took this photograph while cruising on Lake Granby.
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| Another photo while on Lake Granby. |