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Picture 1: Here I am above treeline, surrounded by tundra and icy cold wind. I have no pride when it comes to staying warm. Elevation 12,110 ft., the "roof" of the Rockies.
Picture 2: What we could see: A CLOUD. Not much you can see when you're inside a cloud, but it does make mountain driving even more exciting!
Picture 3: The Alpine Center in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Not Alaska. Elevation 11,796 ft. We were amazed.
Picture 4: This elk was a great conclusion to our drive along Trail Ridge Road. He was very hungry and paid no attention to us tourists--I didn't even notice the ones off in the background until I saw this picture Tom took. There are several more in the field at the top right.
Picture 5: We drove west on Rt. 40 to Steamboat Springs to spend the night. We also had fun seeing Fish Creek Waterfall, over 280 ft. high, and cascading with fresh snow melt and a day of heavy rain.
Today we'll make our way into Idaho, about 600 + miles, and that will leave another 600 + to go to Seattle tomorrow. The roads have been great, and we've been grateful for the safety God has granted and all the incredible creation He has made.

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