On the way to Tin Cup Pass we explored several campgrounds in the National Forest, went by Cascade Falls, and through the small, the very small town of St. Elmo.
St. Elmo consisted of a General Store, ATV shop, and a Ghost Town Bed & Breakfast, but the most entertaining part of the town was the fearless chipmunks and humming birds.
The chipmunks were helping Lars with the photography of their friends.
Up close and personal with the chipmunks.
This chipmunk has definitely not missed a meal.
The vast numbers of humming birds were so use to tourist that they would rest long enough around the feeders for non-blurry pictures to be taken.
It was about 6 miles to the top of Tin Cup Pass, we were within about a mile and half, but then the snow became too much of a barrier. We attempted the snow but sliding sideways is not good life choice on an undersized, rocky road, so we retreated. It was still a fun afternoon adventure.
June 17th R & R
On Friday we spent time around the RV and admired the beauty of the campground.
June 18th Peaks, Peaks, and More Peaks…Another Jeeping Day
Today we revisited the historic town of Winfield, where we stayed the last time we were in the area (Ahh yes, the 12 miles of road to get back to Winfield… this is the place where we lost a transmission four years ago.) It was still as pretty as ever, but now they have signs that say for 4X4 vehicles (not 37’ RVs).
After Winfield we headed toward Independence Pass that takes you over the mountains to Aspen. Our purpose was not to go to Aspen but to see the Twin Lakes area and see what kind of camping it had to offer.
After Twin Lakes we headed for Leadville where we had spent about 5 days on a previous trip due to the transmission repair to the RV. Leadville is one of the highest inhabited cities in the contiguous United States (at just over 10,000 feet) and the view was 180 degrees of snow-capped mountains. Gorgeous! Mountains for as far as you could see…looking left, center, and right.
We ended today’s journey by going to the well-known Silver Dollar Saloon which was established in 1897. Good burgers, beer, and tunes were on tap for the rest of the afternoon.
Your blog is so perfect. I love the scenery. It looks like you are having a blast....I, unfortunately, am craving chocolate covered donuts as a result of looking at it though...thanks for that....
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