Staunton State Park

Elizabeth and Andy enjoyed a little playtime before our big hike.

Then we went to enjoy a hike at the new Staunton State Park down near Conifer, off of 285.  For some reason, we haven’t spent much time hiking this area.  It wasn’t a bad drive and the draw of a new State Park opened up our world again.

We did a lollipop trail – part out and back, part loop.

Some big boulders and beautiful rock formations to look at.

Andy taught (and helped) Elizabeth to climb some big boulders.  She definitely likes to do the things Daddy does.

There they are at the peak!

Elizabeth has become our navigator, holding the map and telling us which way to go.  She likes to read Dora the Explorer books, so she is very familiar with maps…and she ALWAYS likes to tell us what to do and where to go.  Boy, we’re in trouble!

Here she is at the top of another big boulder!

During the hike, we spent a lot of time standing around.  She is picking up every rock off of the trail that she can scoop up with her hands.  We also ran into another family with two kids and a puppy – another reason to just sit down and not move for a little while!

Then after we got back into the car, she had to call all of her friends and tell them all about our hike…

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