(nr Gateview CO) The Gate was the name of a gap on the trail leading into the San Juan Mountains from the north. At that point, the road was close to the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. The large rock formation and tall cliff marked the spot for earlier travelers. Now, there is a […]
(Fruita to Grand Junction CO) A place I wanted to visit, for a long time, was the Colorado National Monument. The Visitor Center explained the terrain, the geology, how the road was built, and the features of the park. The drive in was a rather steep incline with several switchbacks, rising over 2,000 feet above […]
(nr Boulder UT) Burr Trail Scenic Backway traveled eastward from the edge of town through some marvelous scenery. First passing by some gigantic oyster shell formations, and then descending into Steep Creek Gulch. Coming out of the gulch shortly afterward, the road entered Long Canyon with its rugged, towering, red rock cliffs. I was so […]