Celia and I left Great Sand Dunes National Park and headed higher up into the mountains to Cripple Creek, Colorado, elevation 9,494 ft. (2,894 m). This high-elevation town is west of the famous Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs. I have family that owns some land there and they had invited us to visit. The views … Continue reading “Up on Cripple Creek” in Colorado
The tallest sand dunes in North America are 180 miles east of Durango near the town of Alamosa, Colorado. These sand dunes are massive and draw many tourists to see them every year. It is unusual to see sand dunes in this part of the country so, how did they get here? Many years ago … Continue reading Great Sand Dunes National Park
We have wanted to visit Durango, Colorado for some time now but our schedule would not accommodate it. That would not be the case this trip. After spending several days in New Mexico, we moved north into southern Colorado. We boondocked outside of Durango in a lovely spot in view of Madden Peak and at … Continue reading All Aboard! – Durango, Colorado
This world heritage site is probability one of the most fascinating places we have visited. Construction started in the 800s and continued growing for over 300 years. This massive complex served as a ceremonial and administrative center for an area that encompassed hundreds of miles. The central structure, the Pueblo Bonito, was over four stories … Continue reading Chaco Culture in New Mexico
David and I feel very blessed to have met some wonderful people and to have made good friends in our RVing travels. We met Marsha and Glenn our first year “on the road” when we attended the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. They were very kind to us and showed us some interesting places nearby. Over our … Continue reading Navajo Culture in New Mexico
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