by J. Dawg | Jun 4, 2016 | Colorado, Colorado Roadtrip 2016
After two days, we left Cripple Creek and headed down off the mountain. Â Levon Helm was singing in my ear all the way down to Colorado Springs – “When I get off of this mountain, you know where I want to go…”. Â It was good to leave the winter...
by J. Dawg | Jun 1, 2016 | Colorado, Colorado Roadtrip 2016
The first Colorado stop on my 2016 Colorado Roadtrip was up to Cripple Creek. Â I had read some interesting historical info about the place and decided it was another mining town that I had to see. Just 50 or so miles due west of Colorado Springs, it’s quite a...
by J. Dawg | May 28, 2016 | Colorado Roadtrip 2016, Kansas
For the past four years, most of my westbound routes to the Rockies have taken me across the state of Kansas. Â I like Kansas. The treeless high plains, sparse development, and 10 mile vistas appeal to me. Â It’s so different from what I’m used to back on...
by J. Dawg | May 24, 2016 | Colorado Roadtrip 2016
Not too much to report so far on our Colorado road trip. Â It’s been three long 400+ mile days behind the wheel getting us to the mid-west. Â We’ve been westbound following the white lines, staying caffeinated, and parking over night at truck stops. I know...
by J. Dawg | May 20, 2016 | Colorado Roadtrip 2016
In 2013, I took my first RV road trip to Colorado. I just barely scratched the surface in that first visit, but it left me with a longing to see and experience more of this beautiful state. I love being in the Rocky Mountains and marveling at those white-capped...
by J. Dawg | May 14, 2016 | Uniquely J. Dawg
I really enjoy my RV lifestyle. Since I retired, living my dreams is a way more fun that working for a living. Being a sometime RVer, I still have a home. I like my home and I like having a place to retreat to and to recharge. But all the stuff that goes with...