The Cache la Poudre river runs through Ft Collin and we traveled on Highway 287 outside of Ft Collins to Highway 14, known as the Cache La Poudre Scenic By Way which follows along the Cache la Poudre Canyon. This is one curvey and steep drive and it is something Joel would have never attempted in the 40 foot Beaver and I probably would have struggled driving my Born Free with car in tow. He is finding there is a whole different RV world out there traveling in the Airstream Trailer.
The Cache la Poudre River Canyon is steep and rugged and the river is one of the few federal designated wild and scenic rivers. The drive follows the rugged canyon and tops out at Cameron Pass with spectacular views of North Park. The drive continues as North Park to the little town of Walden.
We breezed through this tunnel.
Steep and rugged canyon walls along the Cache la Poudre River Canyon.
A stop at a beautiful little picnic area and a chance for Tara to swim in the crystal clear waters. The water was really cold, so she didn't stay in it too long.
These bighorn sheep were licking salt along the road. They still have their heavy winter coats on.
Cache la Poudre falls.
At the bottom of Cameron Pass looking back
This was the only moose we saw. It greeted us at the visitor center at the bottom of Cameron Pass.
We continued on down to Walden located in a vast bowl shape known as North Park surrounded Rabbit Ears, Never Summer mountains.
Vistas from our overnight spot at the Kiosk at Walden.
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