Wonderful trip report Nolan. Really enjoyed both Parts 1 and 2. The wife and I covered just about everything you and your family did this past April and May when we were gone for two months. We also enjoyed the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park just outside of Montrose, Colorado in mid May and got caught in a four foot snowstorm pummeling the front range of the Rockies. That was an experience we'll never forget as we were holed up in our camper for a couple of days waiting for the road to clear at Monarch Pass. Anyhow, you did an excellent job on your trip report with really nice photos. Thanks for sharing.
