Rifle Falls State Park

Rifle Falls State Park’s lush vegetation and waterfalls have attracted photographers and movie crews from around the country who come to capture the area’s unique scenery… Rifle Falls State Park has 13 drive-in and seven walk-in campsites that sit to the south along East Rifle Creek. In 1998, the park underwent a facelift: new pavement, picnic tables, interpretive signs and increased handicapped access. “Roughing it” is a little easier with electricity at many campsites. Walk-in tent sites and sites with electric hookups are also available in the winter. – http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/RifleFalls

I must admit, the park is a little gem. At this time of the year, none of the campsites were in use, and I was one of only three cars in the park during my entire stay. A short hike (literally, only a few hundred yards) brought Moose and I to the falls where I paused to snap some photos while Moose sniffed around. After, we took the 1-mile trail that loops around and above the falls, and even has a few caves. Moose, once again, enjoyed an off-leash hike and responded so well to each of my calls, even when the squirrels made fun of his chicken-legs.

Moose and I stop for a picture in one of the caves.