|
07-26-2017, 06:48 PM | #2 |
Supporter
Join Date: Aug 2000
|
Accustom yourself to the presence of cinders.
I still have a 'souvenir' kerchief from the train ride from way back when I was a wee one. Wish I could give you more specific info, as it was perhaps the family vacation I enjoyed the most. We spent several weeks, Royal Gorge, rented a jeep and drove around for a day in Big Boy Basin, recall a really nice RV park in Colorado Springs. Of all, the best memory was parking the RV for the night just off the highway next to a mountain stream, and just taking a cup to the stream for a cup of the best water ever. Garden of the Gods Mesa Verde Pike's Peak Remember Cave of the Winds took forever to get to via switchbacks. The long drive stuck in my mind because some Asain tourists pulled into the parking lot way up in the mountains, and the ball joint holding the front wheel of the rental car promptly fell off. Can't imagine the tow out on that one. Worst memory was Black Canyon of the Gunnison, but I'm sure it isn't applicable these days. When we camped there, the entire sewage system was FUBAR. The entire camp smelled like a Porta-Potty, with both the sewage smell, and the chemical treatment [blue goo] smell. If you're driving through Kansas to get there, take a moment and savor the scene when the mountains first appear on the prairie horizon. Such a serene, beautiful sight. Last edited by Baby Lee; 07-26-2017 at 06:55 PM.. |
Posts: 95,642
|
07-26-2017, 06:52 PM | #3 | |
The Maintenance Guy
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate
|
Quote:
Been to Co Springs and the Royal Gorge and Pike's Peak, but not Cave of the Winds. We probably won't get back to that area this time around as we're heading to our favorite place in Estes Park afterwards. |
|
Posts: 70,443
|
07-26-2017, 06:58 PM | #4 |
Mod Team
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Valley of the hot as ****
|
Why did Dodge name a car after Durango?
See if you can find out for me. |
Posts: 45,697
|
07-26-2017, 06:59 PM | #5 |
Supporter
Join Date: Aug 2000
|
|
Posts: 95,642
|
07-26-2017, 07:00 PM | #6 | |
Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Canton
|
Quote:
Lots of fun things to do, whether it be booze cruising down the Animas, hiking up to some great views, and even just a stroll down main street would be fun for the wife |
|
Posts: 1,981
|
07-26-2017, 07:04 PM | #7 |
The Maintenance Guy
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate
|
|
Posts: 70,443
|
07-26-2017, 07:18 PM | #8 |
The talking stonehead
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Blue Springs, MO
|
There's a store around there that sells special treats that taste amazing, but make you completely forget the name of the store a couple hours after eating them.
|
Posts: 5,752
|
07-26-2017, 07:19 PM | #9 |
The Maintenance Guy
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate
|
|
Posts: 70,443
|
07-26-2017, 07:21 PM | #10 |
Mod Team
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Valley of the hot as ****
|
|
Posts: 45,697
|
07-26-2017, 07:23 PM | #11 |
The Maintenance Guy
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate
|
NO FIGHTING IN MY THREAD
|
Posts: 70,443
|
07-26-2017, 07:27 PM | #12 | |
Supporter
Join Date: Aug 2000
|
Quote:
Geez, if I knew it would end in tears I'd never have even started. Buck up buttercup. Just warn us if you plan on calling a hot dog a sandwich. |
|
Posts: 95,642
|
07-26-2017, 07:27 PM | #13 |
Mod Team
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Valley of the hot as ****
|
|
Posts: 45,697
|
07-26-2017, 07:27 PM | #14 |
NFL's #1 Ermines Fan
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: My house
|
|
Posts: 141,825
|
07-26-2017, 07:29 PM | #15 |
Supporter
Join Date: Aug 2000
|
|
Posts: 95,642
|
|
|