Last summer during my Mom's semiannual visit we loaded up the 4Runner and headed up the Poudre Canyon west of Fort Collins, Colorado. Our destination was Long Draw Reservoir. The road to Long Draw opens in late June and is usually closed by September so the window of opportunity to drive it is limited to the peak of summer. The road is used for cross country skiing in the winter.
After a few stops to take some family photos next to the raging Poudre River we made it to Long Draw Road. Here's Mom and Ric.
The South Fork of the Poudre River follows the winding dirt road and was bubbling and burbling music to our ears.
A wet meadow opened up as the road came around a tight bend and to our delight a bull moose was grazing on the tender new growth. Oops. He saw me.
Then we forded the little South Fork, climbed a rise, and there was the beautiful vista of the Long Draw Reservoir with the Never Summer Range in the distance.
It was a lovely day with Mom. Wishing all you Moms a wonderful Mother's Day.
