Saturday September 24: Grand Lake CO

First thing Saturday morning we took a pontoon boat ride on Shadow Mountain Lake and Grand Lake with a great brunch served onboard.  There’s an interesting bridge over the channel connecting the two lakes.



Later several of us were inspired to take one more hike, this time on the Colorado River Trail in the park (once more saved $15).  The stream wasn’t actually the Colorado River, but it eventually fed into the river, as do a lot of streams in that part of the country.  The hike was primarily through the forest on level ground and was a “pleasant stroll” for all.

The trail followed this stream part of the way.


Near the end of the hike we had to test the waters.  Quite cold.


Saturday afternoon also called for a little football on the tube and just relaxing.  The last dinner of the weekend was held at O’s a Bistro in downtown Grand Lake, where they had a real affinity for apostrophes on their menu.