We stopped in Boulder on the way home from Estes Park, to visit the National Center for Atmospheric Research Mesa Laboratory. This is a lab and museum partway up a mountain outside of town, designed by I.M. Pei, and with a bunch of hiking trails out back that continue up into the Flatiron Mountains. We hiked about, then visited the museum before continuing home. Here are some pictures from our hike:
On the trail to the Flatirons The NCAR Mesa Laboratory Boulder area, seen from the NCAR Trail Kyle and Emmi The Flatiron Mountains Flatiron Mountains The Flatirons as seen from the trail The NCAR Mesa Laboratory, seen from higher up the hill Trail Scene Boulder and Environs
What beautiful country. Good soul food.
Now you REALLY know Denver. You have experienced her essence.
Yes, we had a great time exploring the area.