Pictures of the Day 7/9/25 - Muddy Pass Area

Muddy Pass is located along US 40 and near Rabbit Ears Pass, heading west towards Steamboat Springs. We stopped at Muddy Pass Lake to watch the wildlife and photograph the flowers. Since there was direct sun with no cloud cover, the wildflower captures were limited, due to contrasty lighting.

                                                           American White Pelican (KW)

                                                                     Aspen Fleabane (KW)

                                                                 Wildflower Medley (KW)

We then headed to the Arapaho NWR, near Walden, where we occasionally see moose. No moose this day, but in the shady areas, we were able to capture some good wildflower images.

                                                                         Pronghorn (KW)

                                                                         Wild Onions (KW)

                                                                            Blue Lupine KW)

                                                                       Birds on a Wire (SW)