Photos: Double Rainbow at Green Mountain Reservoir

I was able to get some ridiculous photos at Green Mountain Reservoir near Silverthorne, Colorado, the other weekend, thanks in part to Mother Nature, who decided to drop a double rainbow right on top of the reservoir, the pot of gold seemingly within sight of our campsite (although I was recently told rainbows don't have ends, apparently each person sees a different end). A mixture of light and dark clouds spread out over the tops of the nearby hills, spreading the direct sunlight and providing a backdrop that, when you're standing there looking at it, appears fake (in a good way).

There was a large group of us, the occasion an annually held lobster boil. Nearly 200 lobsters were flown in from New England for the feast, with kegs of beer and over fifty people rounding out the party. It was simply glutenous - there's no way to sugarcoat it - but it was one hell of a good time, especially given the scenic conditions. When you enter Green Mountain Reservoir, be sure to drive the entire loop around the park. It's beautiful, and there are cliff-jumping opportunities on the far west side of the reservoir. Bring your boat and fishing pools, too.

Here are a few photos of Green Mountain Reservoir: