“Really?”Maggie threw her a glance.
“Yeah.It says here they do that to limit the number of visitors allowed in the park each day to prevent overcrowding and protect the park’s resources.”Cindy held out the phone.
Maggie pulled over to a small rest area and parked.She took the phone and clicked on the ticket information and purchased two tickets for tomorrow.“Okay, it’s booked.I’m going to let Walker stretch his legs before we get to Estes Park.”
Cindy reached for the door handle.“Good idea.I think I’ll head to the bathroom as well.”She climbed out of the van and walked toward the restrooms.
Maggie opened the side of the van and quickly leashed Walker.The dog was more than ready to get out.She walked him over to the green grass area clearly marked for dogs.
She pulled out her phone and looked at Joy Miller’s page.Glancing up to make sure Cindy was nowhere in sight, Maggie sent a quick message to Joy.
“Mrs.Miller.I am a friend of your daughter, Cindy.Are you interested in talking to me?”
She hit send before she could change her mind.Just in time too.Cindy walked over to her with a big smile on her face.“I’ll watch Walker while you use the bathroom.”
Maggie handed her the leash.“I will be right back.”
Chapter29
They pulled into the small RV park.The sunset with the backdrop of the mountains took Maggie’s breath away.
“I’m glad we got a spot.Looks crowded.”Maggie pulled up to the office to check in.“I’ll be right back.”
She opened the door of the cabin-themed office.It was empty except for the woman behind the counter.
“Hello.Can I help you?”The older woman smiled.
“Yes, I have a reservation for a few nights.My name is Maggie Sullivan.”
The woman clicked the keyboard of the computer and nodded.“Yes.You are here for five nights?”She looked up.
“That’s correct.”She glanced out the window at the mountains rising in the background.“Do you ever get tired of that view?”
The woman followed her gaze.A smile settled on her lips.“I don’t.And I can’t imagine living anywhere else.”She handed Maggie a slip of paper with the number of her camping spot.
“Thank you.”She headed out of the office and jumped back into the van.
“Do we have a good camping spot?”Cindy asked excitedly.
Since they had crossed into Colorado, Cindy hadn’t mentioned Tony.The second the mountains came into view, her excitement grew.
Maggie saw the real Cindy.
“It’s just up this hill and to the right.We should have a great view of the mountains.”
Cindy smiled and clapped her hands excitedly.“I can’t believe we are here.It’s like a dream come true.”
Maggie navigated the tight, curving road and turned onto the next road.Every spot had an RV or camper, and families were sitting in camping chairs and talking.
Her heart tugged in her chest at the scene.What she wouldn’t give to have a supportive family.
“I think this is our spot.”Cindy glanced back down at their paperwork and pointed.
“Let’s get parked and hooked up so we can take a walk and explore a bit.”Maggie pulled up and put the van into reverse.She carefully backed into the camping spot.
Cindy squealed and hurried out of the van.Maggie patted the passenger’s seat and Walker climbed up.She reached for his leash and attached it to him.
They got out of the van and glanced around at the small campsite.Despite the campsites being small, they had a picnic table, a pole with a hook to hang a lantern, and a swing near a firepit ring with fresh wood piled neatly.
