Category Archives: Transportation

Colorado Railroad Museum

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Roger

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 →

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Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Roger

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 →

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Penrose Heritage Museum

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Roger

Spencer Penrose was one of the lucky few who got rich on gold and silver mines in Colorado. He used his money to build the Broadmoor, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Pike Peak Highway, and all sorts of other stuff in and … Continue reading →

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Tuba Christmas and the Festival of Lights Parade

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Roger

We spent the first Saturday evening in December in downtown Colorado Springs to see the Christmas festivities. First came Tuba Christmas — 115 local tuba players who had just gotten together a couple hours earlier to practice. It’s not really … Continue reading →

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The Colorado Model Railroad Museum

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Roger

We visited Greeley for much the same reason we visited Fort Collins — just to say we’d been there. But unlike Fort Collins, which at least had a few attractions, Greeley was pretty dull. We walked up and down main … Continue reading →

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