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Robinhood4x4
10-24-2010, 09:28 PM
Time again for our annual trip to explore the area. Last year we went north west to Utah, so this year we headed north east to Colorado. On our way to the Durango area, we ran across this Burger King sign which piqued my interest. I wasn't going to stop but this was one of the many restroom breaks for the wife :shake:.

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It actually turned out to be kinda neat. It was only a 10 foot long glass case of souvenirs from the war, but interesting none the less.

Here's the obligatory stop at Four Corners. It was only $3 per person so what the hey. And yes, we know it's not in the right place.

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Here's Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. This was the last day the park rangers were conducting the tours so we made sure to sign up.
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Here's the way into the ruins called Balcony House.
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Gotta crawl through the tunnel to get out.
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And this is the only way to get out. Yes it really was that steep.
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Robinhood4x4
10-24-2010, 09:29 PM
On our way to Ouray, Co. Nice viewpoint off the side of the road.
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And here's Ouray. It seems like all these little towns here have services that provide fishing, hunting, 4wheeling, river rafting, and quad rentals. Ouray was no exception where they had jeeps for rent. The office was closed so I couldn't find out how much it costs to rent a jeep (not that I would have, I was just curious).
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On the way out of Ouray and on the road to Telluride.
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Here's Telluride. Nice place. Wish I had property there in the 70's. I'd be a millionaire now.
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Robinhood4x4
10-24-2010, 09:30 PM
We got on board the Durango-Silverton steam train. It's a scenic 3.5 hours up to Silverton and a boring 3.5 hours back, but worth it.
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Hmmm...yeah...
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Supposed to be good fishing here, but not sure why the water is green and the rocks rust colored.
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And the town of Silverton.
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Robinhood4x4
10-24-2010, 09:31 PM
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And the money shot.
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On the way back home, we stopped in Gallup New Mexico and saw this sign. Ummm...yeah...
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Crinale
10-24-2010, 11:10 PM
looks like a good trip :thumbup:

that pic u commented "yes its that steep" looks like the cables for the last bit up to the top of half dome in Yosemite.
YotaFun
10-25-2010, 07:31 AM
That trip looks awesome!
Def one of those trips you have to do in your lifetime!
corax
10-25-2010, 02:17 PM
Nice pics :thumbup:

I'll be in that same area soon (<2 hrs from Moab) . . . can't wait :D
some_odd_girl
10-25-2010, 02:47 PM
man, now i REALLY want to go to Colorado some day! Lots of gorgeous scenery and fun stuff... nice pics! :D
DHC6twinotter
10-25-2010, 03:41 PM
Wow...awesome pics! I really need to make another drive out to CO. I would love to live there someday. :drool:
WillRunner05
11-01-2010, 08:30 PM
I'm so going this late winter/early spring! Awesome Pictures!!! :thumbup: