by J. Dawg | Jun 8, 2016 | Colorado, Colorado Roadtrip 2016
From Texas Creek, we continued our journey along Route 50 and the Arkansas River towards Salida. This section of the road twists and turns for several miles as it parallels the river. The area is fairly undeveloped as most of the land on each side of the river is...
by J. Dawg | Jun 4, 2016 | Colorado, Colorado Roadtrip 2016
After two days, we left Cripple Creek and headed down off the mountain. 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…”. 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. 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. I like Kansas. The treeless high plains, sparse development, and 10 mile vistas appeal to me. 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. It’s been three long 400+ mile days behind the wheel getting us to the mid-west. 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...