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Cedaredge

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Roger

I planned the days on this weekend adventure, and my wife planned the nights. She booked us at the Cedaredge Lodge, a mom-and-pop motel that has great ratings. The young woman who checked us in spent about 20 minutes explaining … Continue reading →

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Roger

We picked a hot weekend to explore our new home state. On a Friday morning, we headed west through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, over Monarch Pass, and along Blue Mesa Reservoir to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. In Curecanti … Continue reading →

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The Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Roger

On our Jeep tour through Manitou Springs, we passed The Cliff House, an old hotel with a fancy dining room. The boss decided she wanted to go there for lunch. We drove in her SUV through Garden of the Gods … Continue reading →

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Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Roger

Our sister-in-law was in Denver for a realtor seminar with her boss. They had Sunday free, so they drove down to Colorado Springs for a visit. The boss drove us to Garden of the Gods in her rental SUV. We … Continue reading →

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Juniper Valley Ranch

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Roger

Juniper Valley Ranch is the only Colorado Springs restaurant recommended by Roadfood.com. It also claims, or is claimed, to have the best fried chicken in Colorado. But getting there takes some effort. For one thing, it’s located about 20 miles … Continue reading →

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