The weather has been perfect. It is cool at night and is beginning to warm up in the day. It is averaging 80/50. The snow is melting in the mountains and is causing some flooding in some areas. We have not had a problem yet. The creek behind our RV gives us such a restful sleep each night. The camp manager told us they learned that this creek has overflowed so we will be keeping a watch on it. The mountains have had 200% snow fall this year.
We drove to the Grand Mesa which is about 15 miles from here, but at 11,000 feet elevation. This is the largest flat top mountain (mesa) in the world. It has over 300 lakes which at the present time are frozen. Most of the roads on top were closed due to snow, but the main road was cleared and we visited the Visitors Center.
The Visitors Center and rest rooms were located in different buildings, but were connected by a covered, wooden walkway. There is a sign pointing to a trail heading out at where this picture was taken. As you can see it was a wall of snow and ice.
We are the only MAPS Volunteers staying at the camp, but there is one other couple who live in Cedaredge who commute each day. They are Dick and Artis Miller. There is no new construction at this time, but we are doing maintenance and preparing the camp for upcoming youth camps starting June 7. Allan has been doing some plumbing work, repairing leaks behind the showers, running new drain lines and doing some drywall repairs. Jeanne has been cleaning, helping decorate the new Sweet Shoppe, painting, and baking. Tomorrow we will be assisting in preparation of meals and serving at meal times.
When you first drive through the gates, you are greeted by a large dead tree with arms. Use your imagination.
We took a drive around the countryside near Cedaredge.
Here is a picture of the Cedaredge Historical Museum.
I got a picture of this pheasant. The cows were sharing their pasture with him.
There are many barren hills which is a great playground for bikers and ATV's.
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