Colorado Road Trip
Jun 14, 2021 12:40:52 #
It's been a while so I thought I'd check with "Hog Nation" to see if anyone has suggestions of "favorite, don't miss" Locations for a mostly Front Range driving tour around Colorado during the second half of October. The "plan" is for 3 nights in Estes Park, 3 nights in Aspen, 2 nights in Grand Junction, a couple nights in Gunnison, and a couple nights in Colorado Springs. Did a similar trip a bit over a decade ago so any caveats, tips, flat-out warnings, etc would be greatly appreciated. I expect to miss the Aspens-on-show but a family wedding has pushed my plans later than I had hoped.
Jun 14, 2021 13:38:58 #
For shopping, be sure to stop in at The Twisted Sister. Lots of inexpensive leather goods. For a spectacular ride, Trail Ridge Road and Black Canyon of Gunnison.
Jun 15, 2021 06:43:57 #
Jun 15, 2021 07:04:51 #
If you like to hike, Hanging Lake is beautiful (70 County Road 125, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601). At the lake great photography opportunities.
cameraf4 wrote:
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Jun 15, 2021 07:08:01 #
I would check with the NP cause they are over-crowded and are limiting the number of passes
Jun 15, 2021 07:28:30 #
cameraf4 wrote:
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Crested Butte is a cute little town with great scenery.
Jun 15, 2021 07:40:04 #
zenagain
Loc: Pueblo CO
Check out "Painted Mines Interpretive Park".
Just outside of Colorado Springs. Place is awesome and free.
Try to go at sunrise or sunset, the colors are much brighter when they are slightly shaded.
Just outside of Colorado Springs. Place is awesome and free.
Try to go at sunrise or sunset, the colors are much brighter when they are slightly shaded.
Jun 15, 2021 08:16:43 #
ejones0310 wrote:
For shopping, be sure to stop in at The Twisted Sister. Lots of inexpensive leather goods. For a spectacular ride, Trail Ridge Road and Black Canyon of Gunnison.
Thanks, Eric. I remember Trail Ridge Rd from my previous visit and am looking forward to a repeat. Never been to The Black Canyon but have it listed on my "To do" list for this trip. Thanks again.
Jun 15, 2021 08:19:39 #
ad9mac wrote:
Durango-Silverton raliroad trip.
Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde
Thanks, "mac". We are traveling with another couple who are huge train fans. Hope to interest them in your suggestion. I have seen other "cliff dwellings" but Mesa Verde has been on my radar for some time. Maybe this time around.... Thanks again.
Jun 15, 2021 08:24:45 #
Lens Cap wrote:
If you like to hike, Hanging Lake is beautiful (70 County Road 125, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601). At the lake great photography opportunities.
Thanks, Lens Cap. I missed Hanging Lake last time around and I'm afraid that Time has not been too kind to my legs. While I used to hike everywhere, at 70 and with "bad wheels", I fear that hike will have to be a missed opportunity for me. Bummer!
Jun 15, 2021 08:27:10 #
hippi wrote:
I would check with the NP cause they are over-crowded and are limiting the number of passes
Thanks, Ralph. Should I assume that your comment was about the Hanging Lake comment from Lens Cap regarding the paid permit required?
Jun 15, 2021 08:33:28 #
Stan W. wrote:
Crested Butte is a cute little town with great scenery.
Ahh, Crested Butte. Thanks, Stan. I have seen so many images of that area. Hoping to visit and get some "killer shots". Thanks, again
Jun 15, 2021 08:34:56 #
zenagain wrote:
Check out "Painted Mines Interpretive Park".
Just outside of Colorado Springs. Place is awesome and free.
Try to go at sunrise or sunset, the colors are much brighter when they are slightly shaded.
Just outside of Colorado Springs. Place is awesome and free.
Try to go at sunrise or sunset, the colors are much brighter when they are slightly shaded.
Never heard of it. Thanks, zenagain. I'll check that one out. And thanks for the late-day suggestion.
Jun 15, 2021 11:05:44 #
df61743
Loc: Corpus Christi, TX
cameraf4 wrote:
Thanks, "mac". We are traveling with another couple who are huge train fans. Hope to interest them in your suggestion.
There is another spectacular train ride to be had if you get into southern Colorado. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway operates between Antonito Colorado and Chama New Mexico.
Dick
Jun 15, 2021 11:18:23 #
If you're into trains and railroading, check out the Colorado Railroad Museum near Denver. Includes a great collection of narrow gauge rolling stock.
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