Category Archives: Colorado

I rafted through the Royal Gorge back in 2002. I saw the suspension bridge high overhead and the crowds of people lining the train tracks along the bottom of the gorge. But it wasn’t until Easter weekend that we made … Continue reading →

Route 50 curves away from the Arkansas River just west of Canon City. This isn’t surprising, because the river cuts through the Royal Gorge just west of town. Right where the road curves, there’s a trailhead for the Tunnel Drive … Continue reading →

The Colorado Railroad Museum is tucked between hills in an industrial section of Golden. The place was hopping on a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon. It’s not huge or fancy, but I had a good time. The old station has … Continue reading →

I spent the morning at Rocky Mountain Arsenal and the afternoon at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. Somewhere along the way, I’d added Bob’s Atomic Burgers to my list of restaurants to check out, so I headed there for … Continue reading →

I never pass up on an opportunity to see old vehicles. I don’t even know why I find them fascinating, but I do. This small museum houses a couple old firetrucks and some even older wagons. It’s only open on … Continue reading →