Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway
Sunday, July 20th, 2008The Flat Top Scenic Byway runs from Meeker, Colorado in Rio Blanco County to Yampa, Colorado in Routt County. It consists of 82 miles, of which 40 miles is unpaved dirt or gravel roads. I do want to mention some of these roads have a washboard effect, so hang on tightly and be prepared [...]
Passing Through Meeker
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008Meeker, Colorado is home to only 2200 people, but they have got to be some of the luckiest. I found Meeker not so meek. To me, it was quaint, with an old western feel. It is also close to the entrance to the western side of the Flat Top Wilderness Area and houses some [...]
Routt National Forest Camping Weekend
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
What do you get when you put a 50 year old woman in the woods without any modern conveniences??? One tired, bug chewed, broken nailed, dirty old blond. Would I do it again?? You betcha!!
We left Friday after Dalton got off work. I had everything packed and ready to go. But there are a [...]
Going Camping
Friday, June 20th, 2008We decided last evening that this weekend we would go camping. Now, I haven’t been camping in 11 years or so. I don’t know if these old bones can handle any primitive camping, but I sure am game for it. It’s all part of my training to prepare me for the ‘Big Hike’ on [...]
