For how long I have lived in Boulder, you’d think I would spend a lot of time hiking Boulder Creek. I drive over it, but hadn’t walked the trail for a long time. It was, well, see for yourself!
With tons of snow melting in the mountains, the runoff is filling rivers.
People chilled out on the rocks while the river rushed by.
This is the perfect place to collect your thoughts and relax.
Or come out of hibernation for a photoshoot!
My husband, Danny and I walked from the creek to a new rooftop restaurant called Corrida to catch views of the Flatirons before sunset.
A fun way to spend a few hours in Boulder, Colorado!
Click on the video to hear the roar of the river. I love that sound!
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Looks beautiful!
I may have mentioned that I spent 2 weeks in Boulder for work back in 2001. Really only had one weekend there and a work colleague took me to the mountains. Can’t even remember the name of the area but it was something like the movie Deliverance.
Wish I’d had more time to explore though as remember it being quite lovely…a long way from Australia!
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It’s a gorgeous getaway. The creek has risen a lot since I took those photos. I don’t plan to raft until later in the season!
Deliverance? 😂 I wonder where that was. Maybe Manitou Springs. Ha!
Oh, yeah! Boulder is very different. It’s nestled in a valley up against the foothills. Snow capped mountains of the Continental Divide rise up behind. I hope you get a chance to come back!
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This looks amazing, lovely photos!
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Thanks so much! I bet it is really rushing now.
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Susie, Ferris Beuler said it best, ‘life moves pretty fast. if you don’t look around once I a whole, you light miss it.’ That how I feel lately. I have gotten into my routine and that is ALL I see. I gotta get out and see the things around me. AMD there is a lot to see. Keep looking ‘cause you are going to find it. Peace.
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That is so true, Clay. I love the Ferris Bueller philosophy. This is my year of change so I’m making a huge effort to get outside of my routine to shake things up. Six months in, 2019 really does look and feel different than 2018.
Peace to you, my friend! Enjoy your days off!
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Thank you! Currently I am on a ‘tour’ of the middle section of the US and I am in Vicksburg, MS before driving to see my step-mom in Oxford, MS. It’s been an excellent trip. Keep shaking things up!
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Do you know Patricia Rickrode from Jansen Schmidt? She’s a blogging friend of mine who has a B&B in Vicksburg.
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Yes, indeed. I have been following her blog for years. We met a couple of years ago when I did a day trip to Vicksburg. Stayed in the Baer House last night! Had dinner with she and her husband and have had a lovely visit.
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Oh, my gosh! That is so great to hear! I’m so glad you met up.
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How come every time you post, I want to move to Colorado? Hmmm….
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You would love it!!!
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gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing!
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You’re very welcome! Boulder is an amazing place. Thanks for stopping by to dip your toe in the creek. 😀
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Wish I could dip a toe in it!!
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Maybe you will some day!
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As long as the rivers only run full and not overflowing it’s ok! Great pics, Susie ⛷🎣
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Exactly!!! That happened in 2013. The snow is just starting to melt. We had a super late winter here with no spring!
Thanks, Paul!
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I remember my visit!
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It was so great to meet you, Ted!!!
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Nice! Enjoyed the video too.
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Thank you, Susan! Hope all is well with you!
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Simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing Angel!
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Thank you!
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Sometimes we miss what is right before us because we place more value on what is not.
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Exactly! I couldn’t believe I hadn’t been down there for so long. It had a great energy. Students hung out in hammocks, others played hackie sack, while fishermen and kayakers enjoyed the water.
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It looks pretty and sounds wonderful. A great place. (Whew, lots of water this year)
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The water is rising with the snowmelt and runoff. I took these photos over Memorial Day. I bet it’s really wild now!
Thanks so much, Phil!
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Susie! I’m cracking up because I fall asleep to that sound. It is so peaceful:) these pictures are great, but then again your travel pics are great no matter where you go, even in your own back yard. Every time you post these I have to put a little extra change in my dreamy travel budget. Glad you’re doing well and still rocking your Word of the Year 🙂
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Thanks so much, Guat! I’m still reminding myself to change and shake things up. Getting out of routine helps to stretch out time too.
Speaking of getting out of routine, I’m coming your way in July. We’ll have to meet up!
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It sure is a roaring creek!
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It is! I would guess it’s twice as full now. There is so much snow in the mountains, it’s insulating itself and isn’t melting as fast as usual. I wouldn’t be surprised if some patches become glaciers and are still there when the snow flies next winterl!!
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It’s amazing how the water just keeps on coming.
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Looks like paradise to me, Susie.
Thank you so much for soothing my troubled soul.
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You’re welcome anytime, Hook!!! (((Hugs)))
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Hugs rock.
Thanks.
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Awesome scenes wow
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Beautiful Boulder! Thank for stopping by!
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On Wed, Jun 12, 2019, 1:57 PM Susie Lindau’s Wild Ride wrote:
> susielindau posted: “For how long I have lived in Boulder, you’d think I > would spend a lot of time hiking Boulder Creek. I drive over it, but hadn’t > walked the trail for a long time. It was, well, see for yourself! With tons > of snow melting in the mountains, the runoff is f” >
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