Steamboat Springs: Family Hike

Like I mentioned in my previous post, my mom and dad came to Colorado for a 2 week vacation and they spent most of the time in Frisco, which is a beautiful quaint mountain town that serves as a gateway to most of the skiing hot spots (ie, Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge).  After my work retreat, Craig and my parents came up to Steamboat Springs for a great day hike and some fun in the hot springs. 

Here's the family at the trail head of Fish Creek Falls

Craig is REALLY excited

At the beginning of the hike we crossed a beautiful bridge that overlooked the lower falls... and it was a perfect spot for another group picture

And now just the Coders...

And off we go... here are some pictures along the trail

up we go

She's still smiling!

Made it to the top and saw this amazing waterfall

What goes up, must come down...

Coming down a mountain can be the most challenging part

It was a fabulous day spent with family (and friend that is like family).  I know I have said this before, I absolutely love spending time with my loved ones.  And I have to give my mom and dad credit for being willing to do this hike because it was a little advanced for a couple of Iowans!!  And my mom said that this was the BEST hike that she had ever been on.... mission accomplished!  After this hike, we headed to Strawberry Hot Springs to relax our sore muscles.  Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of us at the hot springs but here's one from the world wide web : )









Photo credit

After our fun-filled day in Steamboat Springs, we left and went back to Frisco to spend the weekend there together.  Stay tuned for our time in Frisco.