Nature All Around Us

We had a hard rain last night, so today was the perfect day to explore some new nearby water features. We started out at Brown Lake, so named because the water is muddy and filled with algae. Despite the water color, the lake is perfectly picturesque as it reflects the cloudy sky.

The rain has helped the wildflowers bloom...

And greened up views in all directions.

Across from Brown Lake, John spotted our first waterfall of the day.

We hiked up to the top -- more like a rock scramble.

The steep hike was more than worth the effort.

And as much as I felt guilty for desecrating nature, we added our mark to this trail, which is apparently no less than a lover's lane in the wilderness.

From Brown Lake, we crossed the highway to discover South Clear Creek Falls.

The mist from the falls is cooling, and resilient plants spring forth from rocky cliffs.

The falls were so peaceful and relaxing.

Another perfect outing in Creede!