Allenspark, Colorado
This weekend we went to my family’s cabin in Allenspark. The drive up the South Saint Vrain Canyon is beautiful with little traffic. We stopped and witnessed kayakers coming down the St Vrain River, through the Narrows, heading to Lyons. I was amazed at the rapids these kayakers were going through. There were a lot of spotters roped off on side of river to assist if anyone needed help, encouraging and timing the participants. Our timing was perfect to allow us this experience.
My parents purchased the cabin in 1972 for the location, 30 minute drive from Longmont and Boulder making this possible to come to after work. We have used the cabin, creating many memories, throughout the years. The atmosphere is conducive to immediate relaxation. A day in the mountains is priceless to me. The smell of pine trees; glittering aspen leaves waving in the breeze; the intensive blue sky; the fresh, crisp air in the morning; the quietness away from fast paced life of the plains are all reasons why I love spending time at the cabin.