I just spent three days in northern Colorado hiking and taking photos. The wildflowers were good only in a couple of spots–Shrine Pass and Dumont Lake on Rabbit Ears Pass. But the scenery was great all around. After hiking to the summit of Shrine Pass, I spent a night at Steamboat Lake. I saw a beautiful rainbow and the winds calmed for a perfect reflection in the morning. Finally, I hiked to American Lakes near Cameron Pass. It was a great hike. The small lakes are located in a lush green valley near the western edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. The hike only took about 2.5 hours to go the 4.5 miles. A hike that everyone should do at some point.
