A peek at Life on the Road
Category: 2019 Fall
Day 28, Sunday 10/13, Alamogordo, NM The drive southeast from Albuquerque to Alamogordo is another interesting drive over southwest desert plains with views to mountains reaching heights of 7,000 to 9,000’. On US-285 and US-54 south, you pass through much open land, vast ranch lands with cows grazing between cactus and shrubs. Much of … Continue reading White Sands and Alamogordo, NM
Day 26, Friday 10/11, Santa Fe and Madrid It is said, if one goes to New Mexico, they are going to Santa Fe. The Santa Fe Trail is a historic westward trail which started close to St. Louis MO and ended at Santa Fe near the previous grand hotel, built for the Atchison, Topeka … Continue reading Santa Fe and Sandia Peak
Day 24, Wednesday 10/9 The Most Photographed Event,.. Albuquerque claims to host the most photographed event in the world! The Balloon Fiesta is held here annually, and draws hot air balloon enthusiasts and spectators from around the country and around the world. To support the claim (and boost it), Cannon Camera sales is set … Continue reading The Most Photographed Event,..
Day 22, Monday 10/7 Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado This National Park is said to be one of the most photographed, well that gets my juices flowing, but others are rather spectacular also. We all learned some basics in grade school history about native American tribes who lived in the southwest prior to exploration … Continue reading Mesa Verde
Day 20, Sat. 10/5 Ancient Cedars RV, Colorado Ancient Cedars, what’s in a name? Very old cedar trees, 1,500 years old, which grow in a high altitude desert here adjacent to the Mesa Verde, the ancient cedars. This is a dark sky site, lights out for star gazing in the clear air and low … Continue reading Ancient Cedars, Colorado
Day 18, Thurs. 10/3 The Great Sand Dunes did not disappoint. The highest of the dunes is around 750 feet above the valley floor. These are the highest dunes in North America, not on a beach, but in the mountains. Most who visit will walk 1/2 mile across the dry bed of the Medano … Continue reading Great Sand Dunes National Park
Day 16, Tuesday 10/1, Seven Falls, CO The Seven Falls is another natural attraction local to Colorado Springs. The falls has been an attraction since 1880, and is currently owned and well managed by the Broadmoor, a 5 star resort. The approach to the falls is a walk or ride up a narrow canyon … Continue reading Seven Falls and RV Talk
Day 15, Monday 9/30, USAF Academy An AAA rated gem in Colorado Springs, is a visit to the USAFA, the Air Force Academy. In a beautiful setting on the edge of the mountains just north of Co Sprgs, (as shown on highway signs) is a sprawling campus, which can be accessed by visitors if … Continue reading USAF Academy
Day 13, Saturday 9/28, Up on Cripple Creek… She sends me, If I spring a leak, she mends me, I don’t have to speak, as she defends me, a drunkard’s dream if I ever did see one… (The Band) On a drive west of Colorado Springs, you may find Cripple Creek, a mining town, … Continue reading Up on Cripple Creek…
Day 11, Thursday 9/26, The Moffat Tunnel, Colorado Who cares about the Moffat tunnel in Colorado?? maybe the inner geek in you?? While staying in Winter park, several times a day train whistles are heard. In the northeastern US, cargo trains are generally a past time. In the middle of the country, it is … Continue reading Red Rock Amphitheater and the Moffat Tunnel, Colorado
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