I love hiking in the fall. The changing colors are Mother Nature at her best. Yesterday I went on the Mad Creek Trail in Steamboat Springs, CO for a lovely hike with an amazing group of Chicago women. 
We hiked to a historic barn and considered taking shelter there when the skies grew dark and threatening. 
The consensus that the storm was traveling away from us, a lack of thunder, and our desire to continue with our hike led to the decision to continue. A few raindrops amidst the sunshine was no problem and we hiked down. 
The views on the way up and on the way down were different, but both were breathtaking. 
So grateful for the opportunity to be part of their annual Colorado girls weekend and hiking a new trail.
Laura Roettiger Books 