Yesterday, I made a very quick trip to Steamboat Springs. After my meeting I was going to take a power nap and come home, but instead I made a trip to the Yampa River Botanic Park.
It was a beautiful day in Steamboat. There was a pleasant breeze rustling the leaves. I wasn't disappointment by my choice.
Fun facts about the Botanic Park
- Elevation is 6,800 feet
- Average snowfall is 15 feet.
- Snow covers the ground from November to April with little summer rain
- Winter temps can be as low as -40F
- Approximately 59 frost free days
- USDA Hardiness Zone 4
- Few trees grow well except the natives
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| This grove of native narrow leaf cottonwood trees was planted in 2002. It is located just outside the entrance. |
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| Garden art |
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| Weeping birch - I was hoping this picture would have turn out better. I thought this was a cool tree. |
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| I loved the hummingbirds on the side of the trellis. |
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