Vicksburg, Colorado

Once a thriving mining settlement, the ghost town of Vicksburg is a testament to the industries that built the west.

Twin Lakes, Colorado

Just south of Leadville, the historic Twin Lakes area offers plenty of camping, hiking, and fishing in the majestic setting of the Colorado Sawatch mountain range.

Cripple Creek & Victor, CO

There’s nothing like having a cold one at a saloon which once served the same to miners over 100 years ago. New ownership, new patrons, but one thing is timeless throughout history: booze.

Gateway, CO – Uravan, CO

State Highway 141 is a scenic byway following the Dolores River. Gateway, CO is the backcountry gateway to Moab, UT via the La Sal Mountains.

Collbran, CO / Grand Mesa

Collbran is a lowly mountain town with a unique charm, and history. The Grand Mesa is directly south, and a mighty feature of the Colorado Western Slope.

Glenwood Springs, CO

So I tend to end up in random places with little to no planning somewhat more frequently than I like to admit. Such as spontaneous road trips to Laramie, or wherever, often times with no real good reason. What ended me up in Glenwood Springs was actually a little bit planned, however. Although in the […]

Salida, CO

Something a little different was in the works for New Years this year. I wasn’t exactly feeling the whole “getting drunk and staying out way too late” thing that has happened the past however many New Years. I had a three day weekend off from work and no school, so naturally a short little trip […]

Walden, CO

There’s not a ton to see in Walden. It is a small town, located right in the middle of the already sparsely populated north park. It is the county seat and most populated municipality of Jackson County. Most people who visit Walden are passing through. I’ve been to Walden a handful of times. Most of […]