Starting out on 'dirt' roads. Can you believe this is the third day of four-wheeling? No wonder the windshield is so dirty!
They are restoring some of the buildings in Animas Forks.
Becca and her cousin Leona even ventured into the second story on a rebuilt or reinforced stairway in one of the buildings.
Richard and Missy also trusted the stairs, but I decided not to chance it!
The photo on the left is our makeshift "church" where we renewed our vows. In the summer, with the extra rain it is green and gorgeous all around. Hard to imagine he deep snow during the winter.
Everyone enjoyed our renewal of vows and the long stop to explore Animas Forks, enjoy the sunshine and fellowship.
Views in every direction are beautiful and speak of the grand creation of God, and the strength of human settlers and miners as well.
There are little streams of water from the snow still melting near the top. Even for the end of July there were areas of snow that I doubt will melt before the new snows start.
Even Kiyanna (who used to be afraid of dogs) took a turn keeping Abbie on her leash.
We stopped for lunch at San Juan Chief Mill.
Isn't God's creation Awesome!??? We have an Awesome God!
Before and after lunch we stopped at a primitive rest stop (pit toilet) and the children played in the puddle - lots of water.
Where the trail ends (or starts) at pavement we stopped. Rich (and Kiyanna) helped secure Bills' sway bar - one broke. He usually disconnects the sway bars for four-wheeling, but they are needed for curves at highway speeds. Especially pulling their camping trailer.