The Beauty of Colorado

Recently we visited my daughter  and some friends in Colorado. Now I love Northeastern Ohio. I love our green fields and big Lake Erie. but I must say that I can hardly grasp (or explain) the incredible beauty and complexity of the geography, the towns, the spirit, and the people of Colorado.

I'll try to discuss this beauty in the next few days. But for now, let me share a few photos. Top: Slate River Valley, north of Crested Butte, looking toward snow-covered Cinnamon Mountain. Middle, Linda on a snow/avalanche field near Emerald Lake and Schofield Pass (north of Crested Butte). Bottom: Coughlin family at Schofield Pass, not far from Marble, Colorado and the Maroon Bells. Photos from July 2011.