Independence in Bloom

Driving from Colorado Springs to Glenwood Springs along a windy State Highway 82, through the hairpin turns, past the steep drop offs and ignoring the wife's screams and attempts to brake from the back seat you will cross the Continental Divide at Independence Pass. At 12,095 feet above sea level the air is thin but you should still walk out to the overlook, the view alone would be worth the price of admission (there is no admission) and these flowers were just an added bonus.

This picture is from July 2005, the snow and cool temps were a welcomed relief from the 100+ degree days we had along the front range.