by crazyaboutcolorado | Oct 27, 2017 | GHOST TOWNS, HIKE
St. Elmo Ghost Town has a few ghost stories, is well preserved, and at close to 10,000 ft. elevation, the setting is sensational. If you are the curious sort you will find more here than just old buildings. Upon entering town the “General Store” open in the summer...
by crazyaboutcolorado | Jul 17, 2017 | GHOST TOWNS
Turret Ghost Town Ghost town? It’s worth a peek … What we thought we would find on our quick road trip outside Salida, CO and what we did find was quite unexpected. Turrret Ghost Town is a “very” small thriving community. Lots of folks living in the older homes along...
by crazyaboutcolorado | Jun 24, 2017 | GHOST TOWNS, QUIRKY FUN
South Park City Museum Remarkable… Just the best Colorado History Museum, it’s so unexpected and incredible! Each building is authentic, put together from our own forgotten towns in Colorado. The inside of each old home, stable, stagecoach, church, school,...
by crazyaboutcolorado | Jun 7, 2017 | GHOST TOWNS, HIKE
VINDICATOR VALLEY TRAIL if you love ghost towns… Stumble upon a trail of gold mines on a mini road trip to Victor and Cripple Creek, CO. Mind numbing amount of history, numerous 1890’s abandoned gold mines, old homes, outhouse, brick explosive sheds, and so much more....
by crazyaboutcolorado | May 26, 2017 | GHOST TOWNS, HIKE
SAINTS JOHN GHOST TOWN Super-sweet spot for snowshoeing, nordic skiing or hiking Our first hiking trip to Saints John became a springtime snowshoeing adventure. A top spot for snowshoers and backcountry skiers. The kids strapped snowboards to their backpacks, we...
by crazyaboutcolorado | May 24, 2017 | DAY ADVENTURES, GHOST TOWNS, HIKE
INTER-LAKEN TRAIL – Twin Lakes Hike into a preserved historic resort This was so fun! A historic resort to explore. Another accidental find on our way to Independence Pass to hike. Stopping in the town of Twin Lakes, CO, for a quick-stop before heading up the...
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