We drove up…and up…and up to Grand Mesa National Forest, altitude 10,740 feet.

After checking with the Visitors Center and picking up printed maps, we tried first come, first served camping at Island Lake Campground. Given it’s Saturday of a summer weekend, we weren’t too surprised that only one spot was available. From there, we went a couple of miles up the road to the snow park. We’re boondocking here – at least for tonight if not for three nights. It’s a big level parking lot with another RV all set up – awning and chairs out, etc.

Having settled our rigs for the day, we hiked about seven miles around lakes, through tall trees, and surrounded by wildflowers! With late snow that only recently melted, blooming flowers decorated our trail.