Full Time RV Travel: Day Tripping: Peak to Peak Scenic Byway–Estes Park to Golden CO

The things we saw along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway in Colorado

Just out of Estes Park, we saw elk grazing in a meadow. . .

Long’s Peak – in the center, at 14,259 feet. . .

the highest summit in Rocky Mountain National Park

Chapel on the Rock – designated a Historic Site in 1999

still snow in the mountains

Scenic views. . .

Blackhawk is a gambling town. . .

driving along the river between Blackhawk and Golden

was reminiscent of driving the canyon road

between Bozeman and West Yellowstone MT. . .

Three tunnels. . .big rig friendly. . .not sure!

Denver Skyline

The End

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Full Time RV Travel: Garden of the Gods & Pike’s Peak ~Colorado Springs

After our hike at Seven Falls. . .

we were too pooped to do anything more than. . .

drive over to the Garden of the God's Visitor Center. . .

stand on their balcony, and take this gorgeous photo

of Pike’s Peak, with Garden of the Gods in the foreground. . .

Twenty four years ago the boys enjoyed 

exploring every inch of Garden of the Gods. . .

and we took the cog railroad to the summit 

of Pike’s Peak. . .where it was snowing. . .we all loved it!

Full Time RV Travel: Seven Falls Colorado Springs CO

 

Although you can’t really tell it by looking at the pics. . .

there really are seven distinct and separate waterfalls. . .

each one as beautiful as the last. . .

but the only true way to see each and every one of them distinctively

is to climb the two staircases like this one, totaling 224 steps. . .

I heard one of the guys telling someone that when you get

short winded. . .don’t stop. ..cause then your legs will freeze up. . .

great huh. . .I climbed 10 steps. . .rested. . .10 steps. . .rested. . .

and so on, and so forth. . .of course I pretended to be reading

the signs about each waterfall. . .hey, whatever works!

I love, love, love this horsetail fall, with the pool at the bottom. . .

You know how you always read in those historical romances. . .

(I mean novels) about bathing under the waterfall. . .

can’t you just imagine that happening here?  So beautiful. . .

So. . .as if climbing 224 stairs straight up wasn’t enough. . .

we decided to hike an additional mile and 400 more feet in elevation. . .

to Inspiration Point. . .

This was the trail. . .

catching our breath. . .

love these granite outcroppings. . .

our first view of Colorado Springs

from the summit.

and with the zoom. . .so beautiful. . .and so worth it!

Yes I plan to make many more hikes like this during the

summer we spend in the Rocky Mountains. . .wish me luck!

RV Park Review - Colorado: Golden - Golden Terrace RV Resort

Golden Terrace South RV Resort
17801 Colfax Ave
Golden CO 80401

My best recommendation. . .

Do NOT stay here unless you really, really 

like to be close to your neighbors. . .

This was our parking space for the week. . .

at about $27 per night. . .hello. . .

Our slides are so deep, 48" that we had to measure

to make sure we wouldn't bump the guy next door. . .

Not a good experience. . .

RV Park Review - TEXAS: College Station - Lazy G RV Park

Disclaimer:
These are RV Parks and Resorts that we have stayed in across the country.
As you know, things change, management changes, etc. . . so verify any information, rates, and so on before you make a reservation.

These were the conditions at the time of our visit. . .

We stayed at the Lazy G RV Park in College Station  located right on Hwy 6, south of College Station, for the month of November 2011. . .



Lazy G RV Park

16554 S. Hwy 6
College Station, TX
77845

(979) 690-8658


We had a fairly good sized pull though spot for $395 for the month. . .pads are gravel, and fairly level. . .all hookups are centrally located center. . .so easy to access.



The park is a member of TACO – Texas Association of Campground Owners. . .which will get you a 10% discount on daily rates. . .they accept cash, checks and credit cards (NOT American Express though)



I was unable to determine if they were members of any other discount programs. . .as best as I could tell. . .they are not.



The highway was very close. . .within 200 yards of our space. . .so if that will bother you, I suggest requesting a spot in the rear of the park.



It also seemed to us that the front spaces were reserved for overnite  and weekend stays. . .since it was Texas A&M FootBall Season, we seemed to have the party groups coming in next to us on those weekends. . .you never heard so much door slamming. . .and kids squealing. . .thankfully all was quiet during the week.





This is the rear camping area. . .as you can see, there is no shade. . .however, I am sure it is much quieter back there, as you do not have the highway noise, or the traffic going in and out.   One vehicle in particular with a very loud exhaust seemed to go in and out at least 10 times per day. . we did find it extremely annoying, especially late at night.



This seems to be a working man’s park, so it stayed pretty full the entire month we were there.   They also provide RV and Boat Storage as you can see in the rear, behind the camping area.


There was a large laundry area. . .three washers and three dryers. . .$1.50 each per load.  Also a comfy place to sit, both inside and outside.



The four restroom facilities, and shower houses were self contained and private, which is a plus.  The one I looked into had been smoked in. . .even though there was a huge NO SMOKING sign. . .and the shower looked as though it could use a dose of bleach. . .but overall, very adequate for those times a shower house is needed.

As stated earlier, this is a working man’s park, so no frills. . .pool or spa. . .but great monthly rate.  . . not really sure I would be willing to pay the $32 nightly rate for 50 amp service though.


This is the pet area. . .I did read in the rules that all pets were to be on leash at all times.  I did not find that rule to be enforced. . .as I observed several animals being allowed to roam free.  I guess the owners feel as long as they are outside, their pet should be okay.  .  .

Shopping is easily accessible. . .Lowe’s and HEB Grocery are at the next exit. . .Walmart is within five minutes or so. . .by the time you make it to Walmart, you are almost to the business district, where every store and restaurant imaginable is available.

The mall is huge, and easily accessible from Hwy 6 as is Sam’s Club, Academy, Home Depot. . .you name it. . .if you need it, you can find it in the area.

Texas A&M Campus Tours are available. . .be sure to check the website as scheduling in advance is recommended.

RV Parking and hookups are available on the campus. . .please contact the  Texas A&M Transportation Dept. for more info. . .

No trip to College Station would be complete without a visit to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, also located on the Texas A&M Campus.

We did not eat out too often this trip. . .Dave was teaching classes, and we had projects going on. . .but we did enjoy a meal at Crazy Cajun’s in the campus area. . .and lunch at Los Molcajetes in the neighboring town of Bryan. . .and we always make a pass by our favorite Tex Mex place. . .Chuy’s.  Their jalapeno ranch green sauce is so amazing, I’ve had to learn to make it at home.



If you have any questions about the information here. . .or would like to contact us you can do so at RTGMarketing@rtgmarketing.net




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Full Time RV Travel Days ~ Colorado Springs to Denver

It seems when we are in the mountains,

everywhere we turn is another postcard opportunity,

and today was no exception. . .

the Rocky Mountains to the west of Denver are still snow covered. . . 

but the most amazing thing is. . . a few days ago,

a  blogging friend, Marsha. . .who writes a great RV’ing blog

called Where’s Weaver flew from Ohio to Las Vegas

and got a shot of these same mountains from the air. . .

isn’t that just beautiful?

Thanks Marsha for giving me permission to borrow a copy of your shots. . .

and one last shot of how my pics really look

before they are cropped and doctored. . .LOL. . .

Could you ever take that view for granted?

It was a very short, easy travel day. . .

and although I am still traumatized by

how close we are parked to the neighbor. . .

it has been very, very quiet here in the park. . .

and this too shall pass. . .

More of our adventures later. . .til then. . .stay safe!

Full Time RV Travel: What a Difference a Day Makes

Not to be a whiner or anything. . .WHOOOAAAAA! ! !

This morning we moved from RV’ing Heaven at. . .

Mountaindale RV Park – south of Colorado Springs

to a place from the RV’ing bad place. . .oh my word. . .

Golden Terrace RV RESORT. . .Golden CO

Are you kidding me? ? ?  Thankfully, we have lots to do in the Denver area. ..

so will only be sleeping here. . .but really. . .RESORT?  WHERE?