OVERNIGHT # 11 A- LODGE BOULDER CAR CAMPSITE

 Hi, We were in the Boulder Colorado area and so we car camped at the A-Lodge Boulder which has rooms and car camping sites. It is located 2 miles from Boulder in the Fourmile Canyon.

From the campground there is a lit up walkway to the heated restrooms which includes a shower.
This was a very cold camping trip. At 7:30 in the morning it was 14 degrees outside. We reserved 2 nights but will look for an alternative camp for the second night.❆☃❄❅⛄

The Boulder Creek Path is just a 2 minute walk from the A-Lodge. The paved part of this trail is cleared of snow but the dirt part is not. This path goes all the way to the eastern reaches of Boulder. There are many other trails to enjoy also.

The Boulder Flatirons (rock formations) belong to 45,000 acres of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. This is a great place for hiking, climbing, sight seeing, picture taking, painting, or you can take a guided tour. This is a place we want to explore more at a later time.

LAZY CAMPING:  If there is snow and no dry place to use your stove or tea kettle, then carry cold brew coffee and have a  pineapple cake that you make at home. Make it in a disposable aluminun pan so it can be thrown out when empty.
Pineapple Cake Recipe: Combine 20 oz can crush pineapple, 2 eggs, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1teaspoon vanilla in one bowl. In another bowl combine 2 1/4 cups flour, 2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Now combine the 2 bowls and put in a prepped 9x13 pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean. Cool then frost with 6 tablespoons crush pineapple, 1/2 cup butter and 4 cups powder sugar.

Have a good day and night,
💕 50 Plus Lazy Campers




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