While many, many other communities continue to struggle with unhealthy and hazardous air quality due to wildfire smoke, the air has been clear in the Denver metro area. Zippy, Emma, and I ventured out into the open space for the first time in weeks after lots of rain made the trails too muddy. Hooray for them being almost completely dry again!
Here are a few highlights, beginning with the Turkey Vulture soaring overhead when we got on the trail:
One of a few blooming Paintbrushes:
And finally, an enormous bumblebee drinking from a lupine (I wish I could include audio because this bee was BUZZING):
I’m grateful for the clean air, the glory of the natural world, and my ability to move about on the trails. I humbly receive these gifts.
Tracy Abell 
What a beautiful place to hike! I’m so glad that your air is clear.
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Belated thank-you for reading and taking time to comment! I hope you’re in some beautiful spaces this week, too. 🙂
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Thanks!
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So lovely!
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Maybe some day you’ll be in CO and we can hike there together, Becky. 🙂
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I probably missed my chance. My older daughter and family lived in Leadville for a year or two, but I never made it there to visit.
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Darn. Well, if you’re ever in the area . . .
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