Cinnamon Pass

Over the 4th of July weekend we drove a 4-wheel drive route from Silverton, Colorado to Lake City, Colorado called Cinnamon Pass. The pass is part of the Alpine Loop and gives access to the the stunning American Basin.

Ryan and Patricia found an awesome campsite not far from the Basin with stellar views, shady pines and the creek just a scramble away. We were joined by Patricia's Aunt & Uncle from Denver as well as Melanie & Sam (friends from Kayenta, AZ IHS).

We celebrated Patricia's birthday that evening with spectacular Carrot Cake (per tradition!), and the next day while the boys went fishing, the girls decided to go for a hike. Thanks to Sam for my lesson on cleaning and preparing freshly caught fish!

It was hard to pack up on Monday morning, all of us seeming to want just a few more days to enjoy the area. We drove on to Lake City, through the towns of Creed (where we stopped for lunch at Kip's Grill!), South Fork, Pagosa, Durango then back home to the Rez.

Since gardening has become such a large part of my free time this year, I can't help but post a few pictures from a few weeks ago.

Our first dragon's blood beet!