Category Archives: Transportation

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Roger

This railroad is the longest (67 miles) remaining narrow-gauge railroad in the world. The narrow gauge allows for tighter turns through the mountains. The trip begins in Antonito, Colorado and ends in Chama, New Mexico. Along the way, it crosses … Continue reading →

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National Museum of World War II Aviation

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Roger

I hadn’t visited this museum, even though it’s in Colorado Springs,  because a new building was under construction. I finally made it on a breezy, rainy Saturday. I stayed about 3 hours. There are 20 or so planes in three … Continue reading →

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Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Roger

As the summer weather heats up and birding in the middle of the day becomes less inviting, I look for other things to explore. Like this museum. I wasn’t expecting much because, well … Pueblo. The museum consists of two … Continue reading →

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Golden Spike National Historical Park

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Roger

I’ve long been aware of this park and the history that occurred here, but it was never on my list of go-to places because it was so remote from anywhere I thought I’d ever be. But since we were at … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Balloon Festival

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Roger

Since we were up … We parked three or four blocks north of Memorial Park and arrived about 10 minutes before the first balloon lifted off. We stayed for both waves. Things looked much as they did two years ago, … Continue reading →

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