more hikes to recommend in Rocky Mountain National Park

It's a little embarrassing how easy it is to forget that there is an amazing national park practically in my backyard! I did of course write about Rocky Mountain National Park in my Moon Denver guidebook Excursions chapter. We just spent a few days up there over Spring Break. On the plus side, no crowds or traffic to contend with at all. Then again, BRRRR! Still perfect snowshoes conditions up there. I'm going to be adding Cub Lake and The Pool hikes to the next edition of my Moon Denver guidebook--especially for families and novices. And I'm so curious to learn more about intrepid traveler Isabella Bird...