On The Road Again 2017

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Day 60
Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 12:19 PM
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 6,155 ft
United States Milsap Creek 38.582867, -105.24124838°34’58” N 105°14’28” W
Red Canyon Park - Canon City, CO
July 29, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Our first Jeep Trail, beautiful scenery just outside Canon City, CO. Great off-road test for our Jeep, a bit scary in places, but she handled it well. Passed Garden Park Fossil Area on the road way in.Read more
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Day 61
Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 2:04 PM
⛅ 23 °C
Altitude: 5,997 ft
United States Royal Gorge Bridge 38.461213, -105.32558838°27’40” N 105°19’32” W
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Royal Gorge Bridge Park - Canon City, CO
July 30, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
A whopping 955' above the Arkansas River The Royal Gorge Bridge was the tallest in the world until 2001. It's 1260' long and 18' wide and has all the states flag along it. Braved the gondola but gave the zip line a miss. Spectacular view of the Gorge from the bridge and many overlooks on both sidesRead more
Charles Johnstone That's a long way down...
8/1/17Reply
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Day 62
Monday, July 31, 2017 at 11:59 AM
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 5,751 ft
United States Sand Draw 38.465807, -105.25296638°27’57” N 105°15’11” W
Skyline Drive
July 31, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Great drive on the narrow one-way road, great views from the ridge and saw dinosaurs footprints in the rocky overhang.
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Day 63
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 8:50 PM
🌙 22 °C
Altitude: 4,961 ft
United States Boggs Creek 38.253351, -104.73200338°15’12” N 104°43’55” W
Pueblo State Park - Pueblo, CO
August 1, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Great campground overlooking the lake and marina. Each site has picnic table, shelter and fire pit. Lots of birds and spectacular sunset this evening. See the moon in the photo of the clouds reflecting in the window. Had dinner outside and are now having our first campfire in ages with a wee tot of bourbon to round off the day !!Read more
David MillettAh Colorado , so envious !
8/2/17Reply
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Day 64
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 11:39 AM
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 5,131 ft
United States Nolan Grant 38.245656, -104.73139438°14’44” N 104°43’53” W
Pueblo State Park Hike
August 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Morning hike up round the cliffs behind the campground. Great views over the lake and the mountains beyond. Walked up a canyon and saw lots of colourful wildflowers, birds mud nests stuck on the cliff, not sure who the occupants would have been, oh and a snake curled up under some vegetation on the trail edge. Lucky I saw it before I walked past, Stew took the photo and we've identified it as a prairie rattlesnake We walked off the trail round it to be on the safe side.Read more
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Day 64
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 8:13 PM
🌙 22 °C
Altitude: 4,961 ft
United States Boggs Creek 38.2533, -104.73198438°15’12” N 104°43’55” W
Evening Entertainment
August 2, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
After dinner entertainment sitting outside listening and watching the birds. Highlight were hummingbirds feeding and chasing each other with another magnificent sunset as a back drop.
TravelerGreat hummingbird pics!
8/2/17Reply
Charles JohnstoneBirdman Stew will be in his element. Love M&Dxxx
8/5/17Reply
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Day 68
Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 7:56 AM
☀️ 17 °C
Altitude: 4,669 ft
United States Goat Hill 38.265385, -104.60978138°15’55” N 104°36’35” W
Historic Arkansas Riverside Walk
August 6, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Sunday stroll around the park commemorating the old route of the Arkansas river before it was diverted following the 1921 flood. Really lovely park with stunning bronze statues. Interesting visit to the El Pueblo History Museum. Followed by a beer at a local craft brewery.Read more
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Day 69
Monday, August 7, 2017 at 11:38 AM
☁️ 14 °C
Altitude: 6,552 ft
United States Allen Gulch 38.208501, -105.09662538°12’31” N 105°5’48” W
San Isabel NF - CO
August 7, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Scenic and Historic Byway drive through Hardscrabble Canyon in the San Isabel National Forest on a drizzly day. Birthday cake stop in the canyon surrounded by cliffs and trees with spectacular mountains as a backdrop. Drove up a forest road that had dry camping sites, one occupied with an old motorhome.Read more
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Day 69
Monday, August 7, 2017 at 2:09 PM
☁️ 11 °C
Altitude: 9,052 ft
United States Bigelow Creek 38.061358, -105.09437838°3’41” N 105°5’40” W
Bishops Castle - San Isabel NF
August 7, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Amazing place built by one man, Jim Bishop, over the last 48 years. He's still working on it at 73 and is a real character who has had to fight the authorities to achieve his dream. Free to view and climb all over and is funded by donations. Castle website is an interesting read. Stew was braver than me and climbed up to the top and crossed the metal bridge !!Read more
Lesley HastingsWow - that's amazing.
8/11/17Reply
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Day 69
Monday, August 7, 2017 at 8:10 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 4,987 ft
United States Steele Hollow 38.410728, -104.61571738°24’39” N 104°36’57” W
Birthday Boy !!
August 7, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Seafood feast and Bread and Butter Chardonnay !!
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Day 71
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 6:29 PM
🌧 16 °C
Altitude: 6,093 ft
United States Bear Creek 38.823086, -104.84947938°49’23” N 104°50’58” W
COS Rodeo - Colorado Springs, CO
August 9, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Shout out to everyone at COS Rodeo, it went ahead despite the thunderstorms before and during the event. Kids were Mutton Bustin', young lads Steer Ridin', girls Barrel Racin' and (fearless) men Bronco and Bull Ridin'. Great evening's entertainment with a tasty Chuck Wagon dinner. Check out the guy riding the longhorn !!Read more
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Day 71
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 7:13 PM
🌧 16 °C
Altitude: 6,093 ft
United States Bear Creek 38.823012, -104.8494238°49’23” N 104°50’58” W
COS Rodeo - More Pics
August 9, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
And a band played after the events.
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Day 72
Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 9:25 AM
⛅ 7 °C
Altitude: 14,094 ft
United States Pikes Peak 38.840744, -105.04467638°50’27” N 105°2’41” W
Pikes Peak, CO
August 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Thunderstorms at 05:30, but forecast to clear. 08:00 sun is shining so.... Weather, check. Warm clothes, check (Stew's only warm hat is a 'Wee Jimmy' cap), Drinks & snacks, check. Ready to drive up to the top of Pikes Peak. It's a 2-lane highway which climbs and switchbacks 8000' all the way to the top, to an elevation of 14,115'. Great to have lots of turnouts to stop and take in the awesome views of the plains to the south and the Rocky Mountains to the north. Air here is thin and so no rushing around. Glad we drove instead of taking the cog railway.Read more
TravelerWhen we took the boys crossed country we were there in August, too. Snow on the ground. Love your hat, Stewart. Happy birthday a little late
8/12/17Reply
TravelerThank you
8/12/17Reply
Lesley HastingsHa ha for the hat!
8/17/17Reply
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Day 72
Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 12:49 PM
☀️ 15 °C
Altitude: 12,884 ft
United States Devils Playground 38.864204, -105.06836438°51’51” N 105°4’6” W
Pikes Peak - Devil's Playground
August 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Elevation 13,060'. Just off the highway, we climbed to the top of Devil's Playground and were treated to spectacular views. Switchback road really shows the terrain. Zoom in on the switchbacks to see one of the many group of Harleys on the way down.Read more
Joy JohnstoneStunning.
8/14/17Reply
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Day 72
Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 1:50 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 11,690 ft
United States Teller County 38.871783, -105.07177438°52’18” N 105°4’18” W
Pikes Peak - Double Cut
August 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Elevation 12,300'. Great turnout with typical alpine terrain and we walked out round the rocks on small trails amazed to find all kinds of wildflowers growing in nooks and crannies, even thistles and bluebells !! Rocks are fantastic, layers pushed up vertically and others lying where they fell from the higher peaks.Read more
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Day 72
Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 2:50 PM
🌧 17 °C
Altitude: 10,463 ft
United States Glen Cove Creek 38.893358, -105.06814238°53’36” N 105°4’5” W
Pikes Peak - Glen Cove
August 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Elevation 11,500'. Walked in through the trees to the bottom of the towering cliff. Found lots of rusty cans, so this must have been an old camp from way back and they would have got their water from a small creek. Surprised to see different types of fungi growing in among the rocks and trees. A great place to chill out and have a snack.Read more
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Day 73
Friday, August 11, 2017 at 11:35 AM
☁️ 16 °C
Altitude: 6,096 ft
United States Camp Creek 38.846476, -104.86145638°50’47” N 104°51’41” W
Old Colorado City, CO
August 11, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
An interesting walk round the Old Colorado City History Museum, followed by a walk up the main street. Surprised to find The Queen at the British Tea Room, had a chat with the owner, a lady originally from Brighton, she gave us a free cup of PG Tips tea each to take away. Lots of arty shops, old buildings and murals. Rain started so we headed back to the car and drove to our next stop, a bar !!Read more
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Day 73
Friday, August 11, 2017 at 3:12 PM
🌧 18 °C
Altitude: 5,978 ft
United States Cheyenne Creek 38.811322, -104.82740538°48’41” N 104°49’39” W
Bristol Brewing Co - Colorado Springs
August 11, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Wanted to pay a visit after tasting their Cheyenne Canon Piñon Nut beer at the Royal Gorge. Amazed when we arrived to find it in the old Ivywild school building. They didn't have the beer we'd tried so we decided on a tasting. Pretty good range of beers, highlights were the Red Rocket Pale Ale and The Laughing Lab Scottish Ale. They brew the beer onsite and also gave a gift shop, cocktail bar called 'The Principal's Office' and a bakery. Carrying on the school theme the restrooms walls were every educational !!Read more
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Day 74
Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 10:24 AM
⛅ 20 °C
Altitude: 6,332 ft
United States Valley Reservoir Number 1 38.879059, -104.87088938°52’45” N 104°52’15” W
Garden of the Gods - CO
August 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Pictures do not do this amazing place justice. Did a short tour on the geology, nature and history of the area. Guide had just mentioned he never saw snakes and Stew spotted a bull snake by the path. It moved away before I could get a photo. Popular place for climbersRead more
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8/17/17Reply
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Day 74
Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 12:11 PM
⛅ 23 °C
Altitude: 6,565 ft
United States Valley Reservoir Number 1 38.881533, -104.88325938°52’54” N 104°52’60” W
Garden of the Gods 2 - CO
August 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Different views with more birds trees and wildflowers on the high Palmer's trail recommended by our guide.
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Day 75
Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 12:25 PM
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 9,341 ft
United States Wilkerson Pass 39.044434, -105.53672139°2’40” N 105°32’12” W
Highway 24 to Buena Vista, CO
August 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Amazing scenic road climbing up and down through canyons and over passes, the view as we left the Pike National Forest was stunning over the flat high plain to The Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Range in The Rocky Mountains. Spending a few days at Snowy Peaks RV Park exploring.Read more
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Day 76
Monday, August 14, 2017 at 1:00 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 11,877 ft
United States Lost Lake 38.803221, -106.41406338°48’12” N 106°24’51” W
Lost Lake - Cottonwood Pass, Buena Vista
August 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Noticed sign in town said Cottonwood Pass was closed as we drove to the Chamber of Commerce, which doubles as a visitor centre. The very helpful lady there gave us maps and info and more importantly told us that we could drive up to the top of Cottonwood Pass to the Continental Divide. The road is closed down the other side for resurfacing, hence the closed sign. Also about a good hike near the top to Lost Lake. The drive in was spectacular, through the forest following the river, even saw beaver dams and a lodge. Superb trail through forest, clearings and across streams to the beautiful lake nestled at the foot of the mountains. Air is thin up here at around 11,000' and we were out of breath on even small climbs, so slowly does it. Lots of birds, wildflowers and fungi (that's Stew!!!). Afterwards we drove up to the top, 12,126' and were treated again to fantastic views. Oh, and the weather was perfect, sunshine and a few clouds and temps in the mid 70's F.Read more
Charles JohnstoneGreat stuff, terrain a bit like Scotland in places. Love M&D xxx
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Day 77
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 2:41 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 9,908 ft
United States Sawmill Reservoir 39.481051, -106.06671339°28’52” N 106°4’0” W
Breckenridge, CO
August 15, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Road trip in the Jeep from Buena Vista to Breckenridge, CO. Lovely drive up the Arkansas river, over mountain passes, passed by lakes and through old mining towns on the way. Some of Breckinridge seemed familiar, but it looks so different in its summer colours. There's so many more buildings since we were here 13 years ago. We rode the 'new' gondola from the parking lot to Peak 8 and which is completely unrecognisable as there's a huge complex there and more going up still. The base is a summer activity centre and was buzzing with people. We had lunch at the Tbar restaurant and then went back down and had a walk up Main Street. Drove up to peak 9 which looked familiar, but eerily quiet as all summer activities are at peak 8. Drive back via Fairplay completed the loop. Great day out.Read more
Lesley HastingsBlimey - looks so different in the summer!
8/21/17Reply
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Day 78
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 11:48 AM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 10,023 ft
United States North Fork Chalk Creek 38.703218, -106.34736138°42’12” N 106°20’50” W
St Elmo - Ghost Town, CO
August 16, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
St. Elmo is a ghost town in Chaffee County, CO, Founded in 1880, St. Elmo lies in the heart of the Sawatch Range, 20 miles from Buena Vista and sits at an elevation of 9,961'. Nearly 2,000 people settled in this town when mining for gold and silver started. The mining industry started to decline in the early 1920s, and in 1922 the railroad discontinued service. The buildings are all privately owned and some are being restored. The Miner's Exchange is now a General Store selling all sorts, from touristy teeshirts and hats (yes Stew bought one) to old junk. Wildlife was friendly, people were hand feeding chipmunks and squirrels, while hummingbirds were buzzing round our heads at the store. Interesting drive in and out down a dirt road.Read more
TravelerI'm really enjoying your trip!
8/19/17Reply
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Day 79
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 11:49 AM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 9,993 ft
United States Kenosha Pass 39.412964, -105.75846539°24’47” N 105°45’30” W
Boondocking at Kenosha Pass, CO
August 17, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Heading back towards Denver we found this turnout at the top of the Kenosha Pass (10,000') and as the Colorado Trail (500 miles of hiking) crossed here we decided to go for a hike and stay overnight. The trail winds up gently through cottonwoods and pine forest to a summit overlooking high plains. The smell of the pine sap reminds us of some of the forests in Scotland. You feel like you're being watched as the notches in the cottonwoods look like eyes. All along the trail are shelters (Ray Mears style). Wildlife sightings, a few squirrels, chipmunks, birds and lots of wildflowers.Read more
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