If I could (afford to) live anywhere in the world, I’m pretty sure it would be Routt County, Colorado. Man that is God’s country, right there. I’m pretty sure Steamboat Lake is my happy place. It’s far removed from the hustle bustle of Steamboat Springs, and nestled in a picturesque river valley. We first discovered Steamboat Lake when we went camping there last year over Memorial Day weekend. As beautiful as it was, it was cold and wet. But then again, you can’t go camping in Colorado’s high country at the end of May and not expect either rain or snow. I am thankful that we had a camper with a heater for that trip. The few neighbors we had in tents froze out after struggling to get a fire going with damp wood. This year we returned during June and had beautifully sunny weather with daytime times in the 80s. It wouldn’t be camping in Colorado though without a little rain in the form of an afternoon storm. Luckily those that went through were short in duration.

This year we also had a new camper to take with! Much larger both is length and width, more luxuries, a full kitchen. Haha! No more roughing it! Not only did our site have electric hookups but it had a lovely view of the lake! An added bonus is that for one night, our trip overlapped with some friends, so we were able to let the kids romp around and enjoy a meal together. The own downside to the trip was the recent hatching of mayflies! Walking on the trail by the lake shore was akin to running away from tracker jackers in the Hunger Games. Granted, mayflies don’t bite but they sure are annoying! It probably also didn’t help that I also had a bag of dog poop in my hands!

We can’t wait to go back next year!

How can you not love this view?!

Some evening visitors near our campsite!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This kid was made for camping!