We've been told that the region is home to the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, yellow-bellied marmots, pikas, blue grouse, moose, etc. HOWEVER, it appears that all of the above-mentioned critters were either out-to-lunch, OR on vacation somewhere else.  Bill did catch a glimpse of a yellow-bellied marmot but not long enough to get a photo, etc. I did see a chipmunk. Oh well, such is life.

This is Mirror Lake (one of the most photographed lakes/mountain). Unfortunately the wind was ablowing and so we didn't have the mirror effect that day.

It was a wee-bit cool up at this elevation but did not bother this group. The guys were down at the lake fishing and the ladiesd were lying in their chaise lounges bundled up in blankets catching some sunshine while the kids played.

Still snow around the campsite (you could put your soda/beer/whatever in there to keep cold).

Just plain mother nature's beautiful handiwork

At the west end of the Snowy Range was a town called Saratoga where we decided to have lunch. Here's a quaint shop that I just had to pop into to see what they had.

Just like the WalMart greeters

Saddles, Tack, Boots

Harnesses, Bridels, Artwork

Even a bear trap could be purchased

How about some chaps ?

The guy in the backroom was more than willing and very friendly to give you any help you might want or need.

Some photos of Centennial

A steak house is Centennial

This is the Centennial Depot which was built in 1907.

It houses The Nici Self Museum, however, we couldn't stop to check it out because it was closed. It was only open from mid-June through Labor Day, Fridays through Mondays from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Of course, we didn't know this, oh well.