American Eagles Mine Overlook, Victor Colorado
Victor, Colorado may have a much smaller population than it did during the gold boom days of the turn-of-the-20th-century, but…
Victor: Mining Ghost Town
When I visited Colorado in 2005, Victor was one of my favorite discoveries. This little mining town (surrounded by a…
The Gold Belt Tour: Shelf Road – Cañon City to Victor
When I visited Colorado back in 2005, I had planned to drive up Shelf Road from Cañon City to Victor,…
Skyline Drive above Cañon City, Colorado
I do a lot of planning before I set out on a vacation, but the most memorable moments often occur…
Spiral Drive, To The Big “S” on Tenderfoot Mountain, Salida
While walking around Salida, Colorado, I was fascinated by the big "S" on the hill above downtown. It reminded me…
Salida, Colorado
I think you'd have a hard time finding anyone who doesn't like Salida, Colorado. This small town of about 5,500…
US 50 to Monarch Pass, Colorado
Driving east from Gunnison, US 50 won't bore you to tears, but it won't wow you with any amazing scenery,…
Gunnison, Colorado
The city of Gunnison provides a good home-base for a visit to this area of Colorado. Aside from the charming…
Tincup Ghost Town & Cemetery
With Day 3's daylight quickly slipping away, I drove from Taylor Park Reservoir out to the semi-ghost town of Tincup…
The (Dirt) Road To Cottonwood Pass
There's nothing quite like driving over the Continental Divide, and when you're taking a road trip around Colorado, you'll likely…