Another nice outing at one of our favorite State Parks. We received an extra month on our State Park Pass, which made us very happy. We also met Ranger Xena—oh my!

Shooting Stars, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

There was a lot of rain and hail this trip—four bad storms by the time we headed home. The Airstream is very strong, and there was no damage from the marble-sized hail. Our friend Tom came along on the trip and camped on the picnic table 🙂

Pollen washing away with spring storms, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Hailstorm! Reverend’s Ridge Campground, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

We hiked with Tom on the Beaver Trail, near Slough Pond, on the first day. A lightening storm rolled in, and cut our hike short. The following day we were able to complete the hike 🙂  You can add an extra mile by wandering to the shelter. We tried our had at fishing at Slough Pond, but nothing bit at our flies.

Beaver Trail, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Columbines, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Beaver Trail, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Beaver Trail, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Beaver Trail, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

The evening sunset was beautiful at Panorama Point, which is down the road from Reverend’s ridge. We met some very nice people that were photographing the sunset too (from Russia and England).

Beautiful sunset, Panoramic Point, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

We found a beautiful new trail, just up from our usual meadow hike. Mule Deer Trail is a nice way to wrap up the weekend.

Mule Deer Trail, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Mule Deer Trail, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Mule Deer Trail, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Mule Deer Trail, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Mule Deer Trail, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

This trip was a great way to celebrate our 2nd anniversary being married, and the defeat of DOMA!

Slough Pond, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Columbines, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Visitor center, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Roger (not my brother!), Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Freshly opened pinecone, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Wildlife warnings, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Sunset at site, Reverend’s Ridge Campground, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Near Slough Pond, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Columbines near Slough Pond, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Beautiful spring day in Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Bear marks while hiking, Beaver Trail, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Campfire, Reverend’s Ridge Campground, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Enjoying the first fire we’ve had in years! Reverend’s Ridge Campground, Golden Gate State Park, CO.

Daisy’s cave in the Airstream.

Beautiful spring day heading home, Clear Creek Canyon, CO.