Colorado Road Trip 2025

We woke up this morning to a peaceful view looking into the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park—a quiet start to the day with misty peaks in the distance and the promise of adventure ahead. After a slow and relaxing morning, we headed into the park to explore one of its hidden gems: the Valley Trail/Colorado River Trail Loop.

The hike was a perfect blend of serenity and grandeur. Towering snow-capped mountains framed the horizon while the Colorado River meandered gently through the valley.

One of the most interesting parts of the hike was witnessing the regrowth from the East Troublesome Fire, which swept through this area in 2020. Charred tree trunks stood like sentinels among a vibrant field of young pine saplings, a powerful reminder of nature’s resilience. It was humbling to walk through a landscape that had endured such devastation and was now quietly healing.

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