Heading south to New Mexico this past summer I took my time and slowly made by way through Southern Colorado. After stopping in Canon City, I proceeded to the Royal Gorge Bridge. While I looked down into the gorge from the bridge, I also made sure to look up at the bridge and photograph the architecture of the bridge itself. On this summer day the clouds were … [Read more...] about Royal Gorge Bridge
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Big Boy 4014 on the Colorado Plains
Just after Labor Day, Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 made the journey into Denver. For just over a month the Union Pacific Heritage Steam Engine did a trip on the eastern rails of the Union Pacific network. From Cheyenne east and eventually New Orleans, Denver was one of the final stops on the 2021 tour. I found a spot along a slight curve to watch the giant steam engine quick make … [Read more...] about Big Boy 4014 on the Colorado Plains
Glenwood Canyon in the Fall
During the fall of 2019 I took Amtrak from Denver to Salt Lake City. From the California Zephyr, I witnessed the color of the leave changing along the way and also while passing through Glenwood Canyon. Located just east of Glenwood Springs the 12 miles of travel along these rails is some of the most scenic I have experienced. … [Read more...] about Glenwood Canyon in the Fall
Lakewood Heritage Center (Day 5)
Change is in the air as Day 5 of 30 rolled around. With a high around twenty degrees cooler today and the wind blowing there was some change in weather. There was a possibility of snow in the metro area, however I did not see any this morning. As I headed out to Lakewood Heritage Center I was glad I had a jacket in the car as it was quite cool due to the wind. When I first … [Read more...] about Lakewood Heritage Center (Day 5)