Silverton Train
We just returned from a day long drive that took us from Cortez, CO over to Dolores, up through the mountains near Telluride with stops at Ouray and Silverton. We weren't able to get reservations on the Silverton Train, but did get some pictures when it came to town. We had lunch in town, did a little shopping, and then continued our drive through Durango and back to the RV park in Cortez. Maggie was quite happy to see us. We part company tomorrow, as we begin our trek toward home, and Dana and Cathy head on into New Mexico, which is currently undergoing severe weather.
San Juan River
The last four days we camped right on the San Juan River near Bluff, Utah at Sand Island B.L.M. campground. It was a nice place, but without utilities. There was a launch ramp in the campground, and we saw several rafters floating down the river. The weather was great--a little chilly at night, and we had some nice campfires. The campers next to us were from the Black Forest area of Germany, and had a German-made Mercedes R.V. that was very impressive!
I'm not sure what Dana and Gary are doing, but it looks as if they are carrying away a big red rock. This is on a drive through the Valley of the Gods. There were many rock formations.
We hiked one day to this Indian ruin called House of Fire. In real life, you really couldn't see the "flames" that appear to be coming from the top in the photo. We continued our hike to see other ruins but many were hidden and we were unable to get up close and personal. Gary and Dana continued on to seek out more ruins. Cathie and I returned to the truck to take a break.
The next day, Dana and Gary went on a strenuous, frightening hike to a 32 room Indian ruin said to be the best in the area, called The Moon House. Dana's fear of heights slowed him down a little, but Gary was fearless (or so he said). See Dana's blog (www.gassawaysadventures.blogspot.com) for a detailed, and humorous, coverage of this ruin. I think at this point of our trip, Gary and I have hiked enough. Our boots are now under the bed. I'm sure Dana and Cathie will continue on! Delicate Arch
We are now ending our visit to the Canyon Lands and Arches National Parks in the Moab, Utah area. We made our last hike yesterday, this time to the Delicate Arch in hopes of seeing the arch at sunset. We left late afternoon and hiked the 3 mile, open, slick-rock trail with some exposure all the way to the arch. We made it to the top, but clouds covered the sunset. There was some steep climbing and awesome sights were the reward. We returned to a brief "happy hour" and a delicious crock pot of beef stew. Tired, full, and happy, everyone slept well. We depart for Bluff, Utah Wednesday morning, where we hope to find two open campsites adjacent to the river at the Sand Island B.L.M. campground.
We are now ending our visit to the Canyon Lands and Arches National Parks in the Moab, Utah area. We made our last hike yesterday, this time to the Delicate Arch in hopes of seeing the arch at sunset. We left late afternoon and hiked the 3 mile, open, slick-rock trail with some exposure all the way to the arch. We made it to the top, but clouds covered the sunset. There was some steep climbing and awesome sights were the reward. We returned to a brief "happy hour" and a delicious crock pot of beef stew. Tired, full, and happy, everyone slept well. We depart for Bluff, Utah Wednesday morning, where we hope to find two open campsites adjacent to the river at the Sand Island B.L.M. campground.
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