Coloradans are a healthy bunch.

     As we knew would happen, winter weather is coming later this week.  We took advantage of yesterday's beautiful day to hike in a nearby county park, Deer Creek Canyon.  Everyone must have had the same thought as it was crowded with people and dogs.  We savored the warmth, the scent of sunshine on pine needles, crunching through the leaf-covered trails, and even did a little tree-hugging.
      We did the 7.4 mile loop; a moderately strenuous, sometimes rocky climb, and we were tired afterwards.  What surprised us were all of the mountain bikers and especially all of the trail runners.  I would guess that hikers and runners were out in about equal numbers.  We met a couple of people we knew as they were running back down the same route we had chosen to hike.  Coloradans are such a healthy bunch, maybe even a bit nuts.  I'm jealous.
      Note to self:  Add to Bucket List for the future, running Deer Creek Canyon Park.

"When you have worn out your shoes, the strength of the shoe leather has passed into the fiber of your body.  I measure your health by the number of shoes and hats and clothes you have worn out." 
                        Ralph Waldo Emerson