Colleen, Author at silvervagabonds.com

Garden of the Gods

Post author:Colleen
Post published:October 2, 2021
Post category:Exploring Videos

Our final day in Colorado we explored Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark consisting of 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of Pikes Peak. The park was a gift to the city in 1909 with a stipulation that is must always be free to the public.We strolled through park and saw the cutest deer family! The views and rock formations are breathtakingly beautiful. The next day we started our trek back to the East Coast. We caravanned for two days but had to part ways in…

Pikes Peak, Wow!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:September 24, 2021
Post category:Adventure Ford F-250 Videos

While in Colorado Springs, we drove to the top of Pikes Peak. Yes, we drove the Ford F-250 Diesel Truck (the workhorse). It seems that human nature makes one more anxious and afraid when you are a passenger! Carol drove up and I drove down; we both were unhinged when the passenger!!! 🤣. When we arrived at the top, 14,115 ft above sea level, there was a new visitor center! Construction was still going on in the parking lots but we were able to park and experience the beautiful surroundings. At this elevation the air is truly thin and…

Mesa Verde National Park, Long House

Post author:Colleen
Post published:September 18, 2021
Post category:Adventure Exploring National Parks Videos

Lots of catch up! The SilverVagabonds arrived in Virginia last Sunday. We spent 2 days on the road with Susan & Atom but in St. Louis we parted after a month together! It was sad to part, honestly there were some tears! More updates below. Mesa Verde National Park While in Southwest Colorado we stayed at Morefield Campground inside the park. The campground had so many bees that we did not spend much of any time outside at the campground! Long House: We had timed entry to the “Long House” dwelling. For the sensitive areas/dwellings the amount of people allowed…

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train

Post author:Colleen
Post published:September 10, 2021
Post category:Adventure Exploring Travel Tips Videos

So much fun…not enough time!We spent the day on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train! The ride was so beautiful…the train went through the San Juan Mountains. The track ran along the Animas River and in many areas we were right on the edge of a rock cliff over the water,Once in Silverton we booked it to Thee Pitt’s Again, BBQ! This restaurant was on “Diners and Drive-ins”. The best onion rings in the world! (The BBQ was good too!) Silverton was very busy, it was biker weekend and Labor Day weekend. The rumble of motorcycles was everywhere! Once…

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