On July 15, 1982 an earthen dam in Rocky Mountain National Park failed resulting in the death of three campers and $31 million in property damage in Estes Park, Colorado. The reason I mention the Lawn Lake Flood is because after 28 years the area, though still scarred, also has amazing beauty. This past summer I enjoyed hiking the trail once again. The debris of giant boulders and logs are sprinkled with wildflowers and new life. Mother nature inspires us with her healing resilience once again.
Mountain View
A distant peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado is seen through a pine forest with purple wildflowers blooming near fallen tree trunks.
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A distant peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado is seen through a pine forest with purple wildflowers blooming near fallen tree trunks.
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Lawn Lake Trail
Purple wildflowers grow amongst rocks and weathered logs on the Lawn Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado.
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| Etsy JulieMagersSoulen |
I really love it, so peaceful! I wish someday I can go to see all this in person... You take a photo and I feel I'm there, almost feel the smell of the wood and the flowers...
ReplyDeleteLove the composition of the Lake Trail photo...Color of the flowers balances out that boulder.
ReplyDeleteSo serene! I just saw Ken Burns' documentary on the national parks. Thought about your work the entire time. Thank you, Julie!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Julie! I thought about the Lawn Lake flood so often on my many trips up to Estes. Can't imagine the devastation that came from someplace so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Julie. "Healing resilience," indeed. Gorgeous photos and I love reading your words, your experiences.
ReplyDeleteNothing like your photos to make me hate the view from the office window
ReplyDeleteOh baby, this just make me want to throw on my hickey hikin' boots and head for the hills! I love the way the purple wildflowers lead you into the mountains. Great shot girl but of course I'm never, ever disappointed at your place.
ReplyDeleteGod bless and you have yourself an extraordinary day sweetie!!!