Jake and I have always wanted to do some select trips in and around Colorado that we never got around to doing since we moved here 10 years ago. So we decided that we were going to take several days and make a road trip out of it. In true Jake and Jill fashion we had to give the trip a theme, and that’s when Colorado Photo Safari was born.

The goal on our trip was to visit the Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde, Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. Since I got my new awesome camera we thought there was no better time to learn how to use it while visiting these various Colorado hot spots.

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For several years, Jill and I have talked about doing an RV trip. Being the avid campers that we are / were, we have always dreamt of AC/heat, unlimited electricity, refrigeration and freezer power, and of course a roof over our heads while out in nature! We were casually chatting about doing a trip ‘somewhere’ like this, if you know Jill and I then you know there is ALWAYS a trip being planned and an adventure to be had. Our conversation was overhead by various family members and in no time the idea was formed. Jill’s ‘non-camping’ parents were immediately onboard for the idea. We have no recollection of who suggested Yellowstone, but this was the destination that was settled upon for said RV adventure. Sure enough, within a few days the parentals booked their flights to Denver, the camping spots were reserved (which has to be done at least 6 months in advance because Yellowstone books quickly) and the adventure was born.

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