07/15/2026
First full day (Saturday) we had Traci’s children visit us in Edward, CO. We took a ride up to Piney Lake so they could experience such an absolutely beautiful, tranquil and majestic piece of Colorado backcountry ❤️. So glad they got to experience it and thankful that we were able to have a return visit. At the end of this season, they were denied another 15 year lease by the governing board that controls that land. They have to remove every structure on the property (cabins, store, restaurant, etc). It will be put up for sale to the highest bidder 😞
The owner of the resort was nearly brought to tears explaining to us that they offered an insane amount for a 1 year lease, knowing they couldn’t afford it, so they could tell the press that the owner refused the extended lease 😞
It makes this trip even more meaningful because you just don’t know what it will turn into once privately owned.
Anyway, Monday we took a trip to Sylvan Lake State Park and it turned into quite the hummingbird sort of day 😂