Colorado
Summary: Our first long trip West, towing our trailer. Through Kansas to Colorado then back home.
Our first travel stop: a Goat Ranch in
Abilene, Kansas where we bought fresh eggs.
Our second travel stop: a Buffalo Ranch in Limon,
Colorado. We had a buffalo burger dinner followed by a tour where Sandy got to feed the buffalo.
The next four days: Ridgway State Park. We explored Ouray, Telluride,
and Silverton. We did some 4x4 offroading over Red Mountain #1 on a trail called "Corkscrew
Pass"-three times because we got
turned around looking for the turnoff to Silverton. But we didn't mind, it was an
awesome trail that took us above treeline and into some snow.
A one night travel stop at a disillery in Montrose, Colorado. We toured the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose.
The next five days at Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch near Gunnison. We explored Gunnison, Crested Butte, Gothic, Lake City, and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
A full day at
Lake Scott State Park, Kansas. Nice campground, but major storms with hail and high winds rolled
through. Also had ants at the campsite just outside our door.
Our last travel stop at a Brewery in Topeka, Kansas that
had a dog park and live music. Beer and music were both disappointing.
Heading home: Stopped in Columbia,
Missouri for lunch at Flat Branch pub/restaurant for some great food before arriving back home
in St. Louis.
Full Story: Full story to come.