Telluride Adventures Day 8: flora, fauna, and a waterfall

went on one last big hike this afternoon. well actually a combination of hikes, but sticking to the green. 3 miles later we arrived at the base of the waterfall...which was actually a disappointment since the base of the falls is really on private property which you cant go on, and we really didnt want to hike the additional 3 miles up to the top of the falls 1500 feet above.

along the way we saw a variety of flora and fauna...making the journey better than the result.

we saw:

a chipmunk

a marmot (actually several including one that was chirping over and over)

lots of trees (and look mom new shorts!)

bridal veil falls (yes this was as close as you could get without walking the extra 3 miles uphill)

lots of flowers


and a RAINBOW...actually 2


and then off to one last dinner at our favorite place (where we got the locals' discount! Burgers, sweet potato fries! and a wheat beer)


trip pictures to date here.