"I think that one of the properties of that compound which we call man is that when exposed to the rays of mountain beauty, it glows with joy."
The Contemplative John Muir
Yesterday's excursion up into my own backyard - Rocky Mountain National Park - was absolutely magical! The Big Thompson River was overflowing its banks as it meandered through Moraine Park, watering lush meadows filled with Wild Purple Flag Iris and Golden Banner. Bees, butterflies, birds and elk were present in abundance, all reveling in the exuberant atmosphere. Up higher on Trail Ridge - at 12,000 feet - the melting was accelerating at an incredible pace, especially with the 70 degree weather we've been having. Everything in the mountains feels so alive right now, so vibrant, so joy-filled! What a blessing it is to have the chance to explore this amazing planet :)
Photos: Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, June 8, 2015
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