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OLDEST CHURCH IN CO: Antonito
Built in 1863, Our Lady of Guadalupe is the oldest and first permanent church in Colorado. Heading south on I-285, this site is a quick one to see. Look to the west at 8th street in Antonito and you can’t miss it. Turn west… Continue Reading “OLDEST CHURCH IN CO: Antonito”
ROADSIDE CHAPEL: South 285
Goodbye…goodbye…parting is such sweet sorrow Heading out of Antonito on S-285, it is about time to exit the beautiful and ‘Colorful’ state of Colorado. Before you cross the border into New Mexico however, there is a roadside chapel worth dropping in on. Maybe you… Continue Reading “ROADSIDE CHAPEL: South 285”
IDAHO SPRINGS WATER WHEEL: Exit 241
Tayler Water Wheel Many visitors to the state of Colorado who make their way from Denver into the Rocky Mountains find themselves traveling on I-70. This highway makes its way into the heart of the Rockies. Here you can learn about the Gold Rush,… Continue Reading “IDAHO SPRINGS WATER WHEEL: Exit 241”
WILDLIFE VIEWING AREA: Exit 232
Are Colorado’s Bighorn Sheep calling your name? If so, then pull off I-70 W at exit 232 and follow Alvarado Rd W until it becomes Argentine St. You’ll find yourself at the Wildlife Viewing Area in Georgetown. Here at the Viewing Area, you can… Continue Reading “WILDLIFE VIEWING AREA: Exit 232”
BLACK LAKES PICNIC SITE: Exit 190
Oooo…you’re in for a treat! As you approach Exit 190, You’ll see signs for Shrine Pass Rd. Exit there. The Black Lakes Picnic Site is the reward you’ll find waiting for you just a few minutes off the highway! Continue on to Black… Continue Reading “BLACK LAKES PICNIC SITE: Exit 190”
GYPSUM PONDS: Exit 140
Ah… A clear blue mountain pond on a sunny day in Colorado is always a feast for the eyes, but Gypsum Ponds are much more! Gypsum Ponds is a State Wildlife Area, and an enjoyable “20 min” stop. Here you can enjoy not only… Continue Reading “GYPSUM PONDS: Exit 140”
SOPRIS ALPACA FARM: Exit 105
The Sopris Alpaca Farm, “Where Heaven and Nature Humm” Just off I-70 at exit 105 is where you will find that slice of heaven, at the Sopris Alpaca Farm! From Exit 105, Follow Hiwy 6 for about 10 min and watch for the sign… Continue Reading “SOPRIS ALPACA FARM: Exit 105”
WESTERN SLOPE VIETNAM MEMORIAL: Exit 19
Field of Dreams Dedicated to the men and women who served in the United States of America Armed Forces during the Vietnam War 1959-1975 At Exit 19 in Fruita you will find the Western Slope Vietnam Memorial, along with… Continue Reading “WESTERN SLOPE VIETNAM MEMORIAL: Exit 19”
TRAIL THROUGH TIME: Exit 2
Take a walk on the ancient side… Just before you hit the Utah border, pull off of I-70 at exit 2 into Rabbit Valley. Follow the exit road until you get to Rabbit Valley Rd, and turn right. You will end up in the parking… Continue Reading “TRAIL THROUGH TIME: Exit 2”
BEYOND THE PHOTO: Other memory Makers
BEYOND THE PHOTO: Display photos, memories and souvenirs in creative & useful ways! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! I’d love your input! Please share the unique and creative ways you use to preserve your memories (and include photos if you’d like). This blog is ongoing and will… Continue Reading “BEYOND THE PHOTO: Other memory Makers”
A COMPACT CAMERA AT ITS BEST
Oh, the Eternal Question… “Do I really want to lug around a bunch of equipment on my next trip and therefore risk getting A.A.S (“Accessory Acquisition Syndrome”)? OR… Continue Reading “A COMPACT CAMERA AT ITS BEST”
QUICK BREAKFASTS ON THE GO
QUICK BREAKFASTS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! I’d Love your input! Please share tested recipes, ideas, hints and hacks that have worked for you (and include photos if you’d like) for quick breakfasts on the go. These blogs are ongoing and will be updated regularly, so… Continue Reading “QUICK BREAKFASTS ON THE GO”
FAST CAMP BREAKFASTS
FAST CAMP BREAKFASTS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! I’d Love your input! Please share tested recipes, ideas, hints and hacks that have worked for you (and include photos if you’d like) for fast camp breakfasts. These blogs are ongoing and will be updated regularly, so maybe… Continue Reading “FAST CAMP BREAKFASTS”
LEISURELY BREAKFASTS AT CAMP
LEISURELY MORNING MEALS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! I’d Love your input! Please share tested recipes, ideas, hints and hacks that have worked for you (and include photos if you’d like) for leisurely breakfasts at camp. These meal blogs are ongoing and will be updated regularly.… Continue Reading “LEISURELY BREAKFASTS AT CAMP”
PICNIC LUNCHES ON THE ROAD
LUNCHES TO GO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! I’d Love your input! Please share tested recipes, ideas, hints and hacks for picnics on the road that have worked for you (and include photos if you’d like). These blogs are ongoing and will be updated regularly. CLICK… Continue Reading “PICNIC LUNCHES ON THE ROAD”
LUNCHES AT CAMP
LUNCH AT LEISURE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! I’d Love your input! Please share tested recipes, ideas, hints and hacks for lunches at camp that have worked for you (and include photos if you’d like). These blogs are ongoing and will be updated regularly. CLICK HERE… Continue Reading “LUNCHES AT CAMP”
LEISURELY SUPPERS AT CAMP
SUPPERS AT CAMP PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! I’d Love your input! Please share tested recipes, ideas, hints and hacks that have worked for you (and include photos if you’d like). These blogs are ongoing and will be updated regularly. CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR COMMENTS… Continue Reading “LEISURELY SUPPERS AT CAMP”
LATE ARRIVAL CAMP SUPPERS
QUICK CAMP SUPPERS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! I’d Love your input! Please share tested late arrival camp supper recipes, ideas, hints and hacks that have worked for you (and include photos if you’d like). These blogs are ongoing and will be updated regularly. CLICK HERE… Continue Reading “LATE ARRIVAL CAMP SUPPERS”
SNACKS & DESSERTS
SNACKS & DESSERTS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! I’d Love your input! Please share tested Dessert & Snack recipes, ideas, hints and hacks that have worked for you (and include photos if you’d like). These blogs are ongoing and will be updated regularly. CLICK HERE TO… Continue Reading “SNACKS & DESSERTS”
HINTS & HACKS
There are so many ingenious Hints & Hacks that make life on the road and at camp easier, helpful and more stress-free. Read here to get started!
ART & ARCHITECTURE: HOW TO USE THIS CATEGORY (Fun Facts)
That is so true! It’s also true that those who know at least a few tidbits of information about the art and architecture that they are seeing, find that their vacation is more meaningful than it might have been otherwise. ************************************* Here in the ‘Fun… Continue Reading “ART & ARCHITECTURE: HOW TO USE THIS CATEGORY (Fun Facts)”
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES SUMMARY FOR THE TRAVELER
Exterior architectural styles are reflective of deeper cultural values and can represent a particular place and time. When the spread of cultural ideas, politics and fashions across the country was slower, certain architectural styles remained in style for multiple decades or longer, and often revealed… Continue Reading “ARCHITECTURAL STYLES SUMMARY FOR THE TRAVELER”
ART STYLES SUMMARY FOR THE TRAVELER
As subjective as art is, there are always a few common threads that link art pieces of a particular period together. In Art Styles Summary for the Traveler, we’ll discuss just a few of those threads so that you can identify the style, time… Continue Reading “ART STYLES SUMMARY FOR THE TRAVELER”
REGION 1: ART & ARCHITECTURE (New Europe) Fun Facts
ART & ARCHITECTURE OF NEW EUROPE REGION 1: NEW EUROPE Maine * New Hampshire * Vermont New Brunswick * Nova Scotia * Province of Québec Acadia refers to the North East area of North America that was initially settled as a French colony. It would… Continue Reading “REGION 1: ART & ARCHITECTURE (New Europe) Fun Facts”
REGION 2: ART & ARCHITECTURE (The Original Colonies) Fun Facts
REGION 2: NEW ENGLAND AND THE ORIGINAL COLONIES Virginia * New York * Massachusetts * Maryland / Washington D.C. Rhode Island * Connecticut * New Hampshire * Delaware * North Carolina South Carolina * New Jersey * Pennsylvania * Georgia During the… Continue Reading “REGION 2: ART & ARCHITECTURE (The Original Colonies) Fun Facts”
REGION 3: ART & ARCHITECTURE (The Deep South) Fun Facts
ART & ARCHITECTURE OF THE DEEP SOUTH REGION 3: THE DEEP SOUTH Florida * Alabama* Mississippi * Louisiana * Arkansas Residents of the American South created works of art starting in 1607, however it was not until the early 1960’s that Southern Art… Continue Reading “REGION 3: ART & ARCHITECTURE (The Deep South) Fun Facts”
REGION 4: ART & ARCHITECTURE (Blue Grass Country) Fun Facts
ART & ARCHITECTURE OF BLUE GRASS COUNTRY REGION 4: BLUE GRASS COUNTRY Kentucky * Tennessee * Ohio * West Virginia As the birthplace of entertainers, musicians, authors and scholars, the Blue Grass region states offer a rich slice of American history. But they are… Continue Reading “REGION 4: ART & ARCHITECTURE (Blue Grass Country) Fun Facts”
REGION 7: ART & ARCHITECTURE (The Old West) Fun Facts
REGION 7: THE OLD WEST North Dakota * South Dakota * Wyoming * Montana * Colorado * Nevada The art of this region begins with the first inhabitants of North America who most likely migrated from Asia across the Bering Strait (See First Folks… Continue Reading “REGION 7: ART & ARCHITECTURE (The Old West) Fun Facts”
