August in the Rockies

Written by Jack Hassard

On August 1, 2010

View of the Rockies from the YMCA

Rockies from along Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain "squirrel" at 10,000 feet

View of Rockies in June along Trail Ridge Road

Hummingbird in the Rockies as seen from the YMCA

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