Steamboat Springs

Our 2nd fall trip was supposed to be around the Sargent's area in the 5th wheel - but because Glenn's back and groin muscle were hurting so bad, he said he didn't want to ATV anymore.  So on Saturday he winterized the 5th wheel and I cleaned it all out of the perishables and things that would freeze.

Monday morning he decides differently - he wants to go up north where he will be hunting and do some scouting with the ATV - figures................SO we tried to find a cabin around that area but nothing was available so we ended up booking a room in a lodge outside of Steamboat Springs.

The drive up there was gorgeous - Hoosier Pass was just beautiful with the aspens and it was a great driving trip up there, even though it took 3 1/2 hours!!  We found the lodge and let ourselves in as the gal had called and was going to be gone for the day - and WOW were we impressed!!  It was a beautiful place and we checked it all out since we were the only ones there!!  The great "common" room had a huge fireplace and TV and while Glenn went out to take a drive, I sat here and read!

 We went into Steamboat to eat that evening at a brewery and enjoyed just relaxing when we got back to the lodge.  Breakfast was served the next morning in the dining room and we enjoyed visiting with the owner over coffee!

We headed out to ATV and guess what we got behind - yes, a HUGE mound of hay!!  We ended up just driving in the ditch to go around him as he sure couldn't see us!!

 We had a fun day ATVing and the weather held so that was good - it was pretty cool out but we were dressed for it!  The leaves were beautiful!!

 The reflection on this lake was gorgeous!!

 The second night we ate Italian and it was delicious!!  After getting back to the lodge, we got in the hot tub for awhile to relax - and the bear didn't join us although he had been there the day before!

Another great breakfast - homemade cinnamon rolls - and then we said our goodbyes to the owner with the hope that we'll stay there again sometime!

The leaves were extra beautiful this day and of course I couldn't stop taking pictures!!

 Oh my gosh - a picture of ME!!!  Yes, I do go along on these trips!!

I wish fall would last for months..................