Made It Into Colorado

 

Above, the fall colors are evident along Hwy. 550 outside of Silverton. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Well, I made it into Ouray, Colorado. I am at the Ouray KOA Holiday. It was a 250-mile drive.

The site I was given has to be the nicest one of the three times I've stayed there. It is a nice back-in site right next to a creek. It is relaxing hearing the gurgling water as it flows behind my motorhome. 

Above, the campsite at the Ouray KOA. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I reached the KOA at about noon. 

I did stop in Silverton for some coffee and a blueberry muffin at the coffee shop of the Grand Imperial Hotel. It was a nice little pit stop.

Above, the creek behind my campsite. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After that, I headed off for the 25 mile drive to Ouray. The John Wayne Cancer Foundation Grit Series marathon will be held tomorrow 11 miles west of Ridgway. Ridgway is nine miles from Ouray.

Above, the main drag of Silverton. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I am just going to spend today just relaxing at camp. 

On the way, I saw the 9:00 Durango train north of Durango. It is on its way to Silverton.

Above, inside Silverton's Grand Imperial Hotel during my coffee stop. 

The fall colors are very evident in Colorado. Many people stopped in turnouts to take pictures of the trees. I took some as I was heading out of Silverton. 

Above, the 9:00 Silverton train along Hwy. 550. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Following the marathon, I will be heading to Monument Valley Tribal Park in Utah. 

Getting The RV Road Trip Ready

Above, October camping at Goulding's Lodge Campground near Monument Valley. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The fall season is almost here and this means that some of us with RVs can hit the roads and avoid summer crowds.

There are a few things to do to get one's rig ready to roll.

RV Life has posted an article with that in mind.

They begin with:

The summer adventure season is coming to a close. But, fear not: Fall awaits! There’s no better time to unleash your inner nomad and take off on what could well be the greatest RV road trip ever. However, having RV issues can really suck when you’re in the middle of a great adventure. That’s why it’s always essential to make sure your RV is well maintained and ready for action before you hit the road.

A little preparation will go a long way toward reducing RV problems when you’re on the road. Whether you have a travel trailer, a fifth-wheel, or a motorhome, this comprehensive guide is designed to help ensure your travels are carefree and fun.

To read more, go here. 

Now It's Dirt Diving

Above, Russ and I last week at Jerry's Cafe.

If it isn't one thing in life, it's another.

My Jamestown friend Russell took a spill in his yard last night and got pretty banged up. Well, not exactly pretty.

Fortunately, he'll heal up.

Last week, one of his dogs got bit on the tongue by a rattlesnake. He's healing up and is back home. This week, it was his master's turn. 

At least Russ didn't land on a rattlesnake, which is good thing.

Fall Is Better — For Travel

Above, camping at Fort Massac in Metropolis, Illinois. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Is fall a better time to travel?

That question arises every so often. I actually prefer autumn to summer. There are a number of benefits to traveling in the fall. The primary one for me is less crowds.

Albuquerque station KOAT has posted an article with the position that fall is better.

They begin it with:

Sure, an escape to the beach or cooler mountain air or the arctic air-conditioning of a museum comes not a moment too soon when summer really starts to heat up.

But if you can wait until the season winds down, the rewards can be significant – both in terms of savings and experience. And after the summer the world has had – with record heat, uncomfortably warm ocean water, devastating wildfires, epic crowds and high prices – the relative calm of traveling in September and October will be right on time for many travelers.

Is fall a better time to travel than summer?

To read more, go here. 

15 Reasons To Visit Utah This Fall

Above, sunrise in Monument Valley was one of the reasons given. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Autumn may be fast approaching, but that doesn't mean one can't continue to travel and explore this great country.

USA Today 10Best has posted an article on 15 reasons to visit Utah during the fall.

They begin it with:

Summer brings hordes of campers to Utah's national parks and mountain bike lovers to Moab's slickrock trails. In the winter, Snowbird and Park City are paradise to skiers and snowboarders. However, those in the know head to Utah in the fall, when visitors can avoid the heat and explore the best places to visit with less crowds, to include the state's "big 5" national parks and noteworthy state parks. You can even enjoy some fall foliage, thanks to the quaking aspens and bigtooth maples. Here are 15 best reasons to visit Utah this fall.

To see what are the reasons given, go here.