Winter Walks ~
On the northeastern shore of Blue River Reservoir just across Tidbits Creek, you’ll find Mona Campground and a forest access road that will take you around the to the ‘other’ side of the reservoir. While the gate may be closed to vehicles in the winter, that doesn’t have to stop an intrepid adventurer from taking a gorgeous trek:) The path continues well past the large, accessible campground and is a worthy walk any time of the year.
Clear Waters
Blue River Reservoir is fed by ice melt and mountain springs so – as you can imagine! – it is shockingly cold in the winter. Even then, on sunny January days, you’ll be tempted to at least dip your toes in the refreshing waters. No matter the time of year, the clear waters make a picturesque backdrop. Typically Blue River Reservoir will reflect the surroundings and, on particularly clam days, the water will take on the greens of the forest. Other days, the waters will live up to their colorful name and seem quite blue reflecting the mood of the skies above.
River Banks
With the seasonally low water levels in the winter, you’ll find all sorts of lost and found treasures along the reservoir banks.
Reflections
Creek Beds
The 2020 Holiday Farm Fire left stripes of burnt forest riddled through the mountains around Blue River creating a unique landscape to wander and mycelium growing everywhere! Come spring, we will be tromping around in these forests looking for morels😉
The End of the Road
And if you make it to the end of the forest access road, just keep going and you’ll soon be looking for a way to get to this unique, aerial view of the reservoir (this one captured in the summer)! From here you’ll see how the crystal clears waters alternatively take on the colors of the sky and trees depending on your line of sight;)
Panoramic Moments
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Tabitha Crystal Eck 