After dire (and, as it turned out, incorrect) predictions for rain in the Crested Butte area, Joker and I called an audible and changed our weekend plans. It was just about the only weekend remaining in the summer when Mima and Boppie were free to camp with us - and after the fun we had at Long Draw two summers ago, we didn't want to let another year slip away.
Since we were making last minute plans and weren't able to reserve a campsite, we decided to meet at the no-reservations Tunnel Campground, about six miles north of Chambers Lake. While the campground wasn't empty, there were plenty of trees and enough space for us to be comfortable. Plus, we had access to nearby beaver ponds, and the girls enjoyed hiking and spotting wildflowers in the adjoining paths.
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| Chambers Lake |
Mima and Boppie brought their canoe so we were able to hit Chambers Lake each day for boating and fishing. Other than that, the agenda included a leisurely bike ride with Joker, and a whole lot o' nothing else. It was super relaxing - great to just hang out and be outside together. And the real highlights were the other wildlife we saw!!
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| We saw this handsome fella several times! |
On a short hike around the nearby beaver ponds the first evening, the Bug spotted a male moose in the brush just yards from us! Sunday we saw a mother moose, and we saw *where* her baby was, though none of us actually laid eyes on it. We got to see a bald eagle swoop down over the lake and snag a fish. Twice. And a giant nest just off the road housed another (presumably) juvenile eagle.
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| Look closely at the brown thing in the middle. It's mama moose. |
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