Still hangin' tough here in Colorado! With state park scenery like this to enjoy it makes it a little easier to relax.

Evacuation status is still in effect in my town of Woodland Park so we'll be here a bit longer. Good news is that the threat seems to be lessening (knock on wood) thanks to a break in the weather, the brave firefighters doing a heroic job...and no doubt, all the prayers and positive thoughts sent our way by so many people!

Check into my daughter Leslie's popular blog, Crunchy Betty, for her written account of the fire, plus very dramatic photos. She had a ring-side seat in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs on Fire - Crunchy Betty

Such great views to hang tough in! Things are shaping up in the Springs.. Great shots.. Looks like you are a world away from the Springs. Try to enjoy your time at 11 mile you will be back to the hustle and bussel in no time. I am off to check Crunchy Betty's blog. SheriJ · 2012-06-29: 15:41

Super photos Marsha. Hope you get home soon. Jarvo · 2012-06-29: 15:50

Hangin' tough never looked so beautiful Marsha! I'm happy to hear you are in a safe place toughin it out.... ArtBee · 2012-06-29: 15:51

Amazing pictures Marsha. I`m glad to hear you are safe and taking care of you and yours. ((((HUGS)))) EvaLizette · 2012-06-29: 15:53

big huge for you and your Family. gonia · 2012-06-29: 15:54

Fantastic views! I hope for a lot of rain for you. Ryana · 2012-06-29: 15:55

wow that #2!!! let it rain....:) miltonjacob · 2012-06-29: 16:44

Beautiful shots , i send you some rain from lreland !! finbarr · 2012-06-29: 18:07

Looks like rain great shots MoMac · 2012-06-29: 18:12

I was glad to hear on the new today that things were easing off a bit there. So glad you are able to relax and get away from it a little. DancingDolphin · 2012-06-29: 18:33

Finally starting to cloud up here today, hope it's doing the same in CS. Lovely shots of your safe haven! darfoster · 2012-06-29: 18:49

The first shot looks like a painting Marsha... I hope you're back home really soon! McMommy · 2012-06-29: 20:12

Awesome views i love the set Marsha digitalideas · 2012-06-29: 21:45

nice shots,nice places. i asked God for some rain! the result maybe comes to you but i`m enjoying it here now!.....ha ha...drink Marsha...no body knows about the secrets of universe......but i`m sure you know. goolikhash · 2012-06-29: 23:05

Amazing. Your daughters pictures are phenomenal too. Just donated. Not a lot but all I can do until pay day. xo liveandletlive · 2012-06-29: 23:41

I watched on the BBC news last night. Truly terrible. So glad you evacuated Marsha. Stuff is just stuff, but you are irreplacable. I just read your wonderful daughter's blog. You must be very proud of her. Her writing is full of emotion and so expressive . Here in the UK people's homes and lives are being washed away in the floods. It's a funny old world. SADHYA · 2012-06-30: 04:26

fantastic shots SergioDC · 2012-06-30: 05:43

Nice captures there mystic1 · 2012-06-30: 12:36

Fantastic shots! Andrealolita · 2012-07-01: 04:43

Lovely set .... praying for all! Patricia132 · 2012-07-01: 20:35

Being you, I would visit this place more often, even without fires, this is sooo beautiful. Unchained · 2012-07-02: 11:43