tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14156160633556905672024-03-19T05:01:25.798-07:00ONE MORE MILE BLOG (dot)comStuff I like to share..1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-72239904295897435442013-07-06T17:20:00.000-07:002013-07-13T17:24:36.599-07:00Video Compilation - Riding another awesome Motorcycle Road - Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway, Colorado state Highway 141<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A close friend of mine that lives near Grand Junction said "you must go to Gateway Colorado and see the Auto Museum and the Canyon". Well, we did, we first took the motorhome down this route on way to our base in Silverton, Colorado. The road was super easy for a big RV rig and the Auto Museum was an absolute treat. Watch for the post on that visit in a few days. I will add that this 300 mile ride was a backup to a 400 mile ride that we had to cancel due to the Wild Fires in south central Colorado. there was certainly no loss on our part because the ride delivered 10+!</span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Along the Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway, reminders of Colorado's last frontier are still evident today. The route begins in Whitewater and pursues a course through Unaweep Canyon, where geological formations are as many as 1.4 to 1.7 billion years old. Along the way, the route passes by <a href="http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/recreation/recreation_areas0/grand_junction_field/bangs_canyon_recreation.html"><span style="color: blue;">Bangs Canyon Recreation Area</span></a> and through the <a href="http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/recreation/recreation_areas0/grand_junction_field/gateway_recreation.html"><span style="color: blue;">Gateway Area</span></a>. After reaching Gateway, the Byway turns to thread its way through the vivid desert redbeds of the narrow Dolores River Canyon. Soon, travelers will pass Uravan, where mining activity has been historically prominent, beginning with copper and later shifting to uranium used for atomic bombs during Wolrd War II. Water for these processes was provided by the Hanging Flume aqueduct system, and remnants of this landmark can still be seen today. Continuing on, the Byway eventually takes a course through <a href="http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/recreation/recreation_areas0/uncompahgre_field/san_miguel_river_recreation.html"><span style="color: blue;">San Miguel River Recreation Area</span></a> and ends in Placerville. By the time travelers have completed the entire route, they will have seen remote lands featuring green meadows, snow-capped peaks, turbulent rivers, abandoned mining claims and more.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Though the entire stretch has been called the Million Dollar Highway, it is really the twelve miles (19 km) south of Ouray through the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncompahgre_Gorge" title="Uncompahgre Gorge">Uncompahgre Gorge</a> to the summit of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Mountain_Pass_%28San_Juan_Mountains%29" title="Red Mountain Pass (San Juan Mountains)">Red Mountain Pass</a> which gains the highway its name. This stretch through the gorge is challenging and potentially hazardous to drive; it is characterized by steep cliffs, narrow lanes, and a lack of guardrails; the ascent of Red Mountain Pass is marked with a number of hairpin curves used to gain elevation, and again, narrow lanes for traffic—many cut directly into the sides of mountains.<br />
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To render this ride into a format easily viewed, I used a GoPro camera to shoot 2 photos per second. I then combined and edited the photos into a movie using CineForm Studio and Apple IVideo. I am very happy with the final product.<br />
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Some have asked how I kept the little GoPro camera running so long. My setup is a GoPro Hero3 Black edition with extra battery backpack as well as a large, external LiPo battery that connects to the GoPro USB port.The USB connection is a bit finicky and sometimes does not power the camera when the cameras batteries are depleted. It's king of hit and miss. I sure wish that GoPro would come up with a bulletproof external power supply... HINT!! To control the camera, I enable Wifi on the camera and connect via the GoPro app on my Iphone. The later is powered all the time as I use the Iphone on my bike to play music while I ride.<br />
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Here are the videos for your viewing. There are Standard and High Definition formats. Enjoy.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/70167308">Timelapse - Riding The Million Dollar Highway - US 550 - July 2013 (SD)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user18398355">PJC</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/70167498">Timelapse - Riding The Million Dollar Highway - US 550 - July 2013 (HD)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user18398355">PJC</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-44517620497306653772013-05-16T17:02:00.000-07:002013-06-20T12:29:57.747-07:00DANGER - ELECTRICITY!Sooner or later, every RV owner is faced with changing out the shore power plug on their rig. Even if they were originally molded together the plug and cable become separated mostly due to the vast temperature changes that our rigs endure which shrink and expand the cable sheath and conductor insulation. With 50 amps of current running through this plug, any loose or exposed wire conductor is a recipe for an electrical fire.<br />
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I faced this exact issue with our rig and I initially chose to replace the plug with the Camco version that is fitted with a handle at the back of the plug for easy handling. I visited my local RV parts vendor, paid @ $20 and upon opening the packaging and the looking at the inside of the plug, I was appalled at the extremely flimsy construction and what I will call a "dangerous design". I immediately returned this junk item and went to Plan #B with a visit to my local, "Blue Home Improvement Store" full of items made everywhere but in the USA.<br />
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At the Big Blue Store, all I could find was a plug made in Mexico that was clearly designed for static, household use and very limited handling and therefore not compatible with RV, shore power use. Because we were heading out in the next few days, I made the purchase at @ $25 and also made a note to look for a better solution.<br />
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The Mexico plug was far better constructed than the Chamco Junk but definitely did not make me feel comfortable with the small amount of surface that would grip the shore line cable sheath or the dangerous lack of clearance between the circuit elements in the plug (just like the Chamco).</div>
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In less than 30 days, my fear about the clamping force on the cable sheath was confirmed. Because of the consistent handling in an RV environment, the cable sheath pulled out of the plug straining the conductors. And yes, I tightened the sheath clamp as much as possible.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mexico plug. Who designed this thing? </td></tr>
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The search was now on for a viable solution. I looked for many months and finally found what I was looking for - directly from the USA, made by Hubbell. Yes, it is pricey at $70 delivered via Amazon.com. You get what you pay for and this unit is truly of "commercial quality". All the shortcomings of the Chamco Junk and the Mexico plug are covered in this unit. It is very durable, very well made and of a safe, thoughtful design. In particular, it has adequate insulation and spacing for the conductors in the plug itself and a very large surface for clamping the cable sheath.</div>
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Even though, I despise the Chinese crap from Chamco, I did like their idea for a handle that was fixed to the plug. The Hubbell unit had no such feature. Fortunately, some deep research on the Interwebs revealed a new solution by Coil n' Wrap with the product name of "Plug Dogs". Presto, problem solved!</div>
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A quick loop of 215 miles in just under 4 hours was in order and a great time to dial in the <a href="http://www.madstad.com/" target="_blank">Madstad</a> Windscreen. I stick to my claims that this was the best addition so far on the Road Glide. Even with varying cross winds the ride was very comfortable. About the only turbulence at speed is coming of the side of the fairing. My next add-on will be a set of <a href="http://sanchoswings.com/" target="_blank">Sancho's Wings</a>.<br />
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This loop is about 80 miles of divided highway with light traffic with the remainder being two lane, rural highway with very little traffic. The vistas just get better and better with every mile.<br />
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The far side of the loop is the tiny road stop of Death Valley Junction and my favorite route into Death Valley. I'll catch that whole loop soon,<br />
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Death Valley Junction pano-pic.The proverbial "blink and you'll miss it".1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-27395551539008231832013-02-07T16:09:00.001-08:002013-05-16T12:13:21.161-07:00It's Been AwhileIt has been awhile since my last Blog post. The normal excuses of "too busy", "family", "work" etc. etc. etc. do apply. So what, let's move on!<br />
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One of the activities I have taken back up is Motorcycle Touring. Looking way back, it started at age 12 in the late 1960's with my first dirtbike and all the freedom that provided in the formerly unrestricted, rural hills of Southern California. As time went by I have owned many motorcycles and have been active as well as dormant in the sport and pastime. Bringing it all current - after some deep family stress in 2012, I looked for an avenue to get away from distractions - for "solitude thinking", bordering on meditation where I could remove myself from the daily priorities to think out the processes to then create a protective and positive outcome for myself and those dear to me. Fortunately for me, there soon became nothing better than the very wide open, perfect motorcycle touring roads of rural Nevada. I mean the "very best" where you can travel for 30 minutes and never see another vehicle, all while being surrounded by the incredibly vast, crystal clear vistas of the Great Basin.<br />
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So here I am, back with a few photos and prose to share with you all on that very subject. I hope you enjoy.<br />
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Meet "My Therapist". She is a 2012 Harley Davidson, Road Glide Custom. Very low miles, excellent condition, and always looking for new accessories.<br />
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A lot of my motorsports friends ridiculed me for buying a cruiser and not one of the "latest fad - adventure bikes". I tried those bikes, I liked them and if I did not live in a local where roads are so empty, so smooth and so straight that they disappear over the horizon, I may have made that choice. The Harley suits me fine, it is incredibly comfortable, has a great stereo and enables the mode to induce deep thought and meditation on those long, perfect Nevada rides.<br />
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Today, after a few months of minor chaos, I was finally able to couple great weather, a bit of freedom from work and a lack of family responsibility together to hit the road for a nice 180 mile ride out to the Valley of Fire, State Park and Overton, NV and back. The photo above is in the park at a location called "The Cabins". I used my Nikon D5100 DSLR for this shot. The map below covers my route - all told - about 175 miles.<br />
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Below is one of the roads in the State Park. This photo was taken with my Iphone 4S with quality still a far contrast to that of the Nikon DLSR. A neat pic though none the less.<br />
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Between the park and the town of Overton is a BLM, Long Term Visitor Area "LVTA" where RV owners can camp for extended periods of time for next to nothing. These areas are commonly sprinkled with camps, all with privacy gaps that I'd sure agree with. The campers range from retired, full time RV dwellers with good apparent income to individuals that look to be at the fringe of our economy and society. The old coot below and his incredibly rustic, vintage trailer surely fit the later category.<br />
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It should be clear that I enjoy photography and the satisfaction of capturing interesting subject matter to share. This is definitely one to capture. The man's poverty is sad yet, it is good that he remains independent with a roof over his head, in a rural area with a wonderful vista and not some trash filled alley in the bowls of one of our overcrowded cities.<br />
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That's all for today folks. I will do better to keep the Blog more current. With that, My Therapist leaves you with the following message: "Be American - Buy American!"<br />
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Adios!1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-31118615044696648602012-04-24T19:58:00.003-07:002012-04-24T20:01:26.496-07:00If I Wanted America to Fail!<br />
This is the most profound, accurate summary of the Radical Evil of what has become of the Environmental Movement of today. Please take a few minutes to watch this video. Please share it with your friends who like you and I are wary and disgusted with the extremism of what was once a noble cause.<br />
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Thank you!1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-65719778799558380632011-11-07T20:22:00.000-08:002013-05-16T12:13:21.162-07:00SMOKENATOR 1000My favorite outdoor cooking appliance is my Weber "Performer" Kettle BBQ. I cook an average of two meals a week on this rig and I am on a quest to do everything I cook outdoors on the Weber, too include "low and slow" smoke BBQ as well as Rotisserie Coooking with my AuSpit setup.<br />
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I was fairly successful with a simple, "indirect heat" cooking procedure in the Weber on a previous batch of Pork Back Ribs but, i was not completely satisfied with the outcome. Recently, I found the Smokenator 1000 addition for the Weber and ordered the deal pronto.<br />
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The unit arrived mid last week and once unpacked, it is clearly and very simple, yet very efficient design. This last Saturday, I picked up 3 slabs of the same Pork ribs and set to it.<br />
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The install takes a whole ten seconds. It's that easy. About the only complex aspect of the deal is that the propane, charcoal lighter my Weber Performer is offset a few inches from where the Smokenator would reside. I will look to modify the lighter to change this. The unit does come with important instructions. read them, to clearly understand what to expect in the cooking pricess.<br />
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I transfered the coals to the Smokenator partition, added cherry wood chunks and filled the water tray. I added the ribs and set my feet up while I monitored the Smokenator/Weber with the aid of a good amount of beer.<br />
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As the instructions stated, the dome temp in the Weber was extremely well regulated at @ 220-250 degrees. Sure, I had to add more wood chunks and a few more charcoals but, that was really minimal over this 3 hours of this part of the cooking process.<br />
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As you can see, I did move the ribs around on the grilles whenever I opened the lid to add wood chunks for smoke or one or two briquettes for heat. Again, the was really a lot less work than I thought it would be - certainly a lot less than the old method of indirect heat before the addition of the Smokenator.<br />
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At hour three, I pulled the ribs about 80% done as this was more than enough smoke. The rest of the process would be in my Kitchen Oven in foil, with added flavor steps.<br />
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The outcome was fantastic. These were likely the best batch of Back Ribs I have ever cooked. The kids gobbled them up and stated the same. To make them perfect, I would have liked the meat to release from the rib bones a bit easier. I have a few ideas on how to make that happen in the next batch.<br />
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Details on the recipe:<br />
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<li>3 Racks of Pork Back Ribs</li>
<li>Remove membrane from back of ribs.</li>
<li>Clean and dry ribs</li>
<li>Dust with Dizzy Pig, "<a href="http://www.dizzypigbbq.com/HTMLrubs/dizzydust.html" target="_blank">Dizzy Dust</a>" rub.</li>
<li>Add other favorite flavors and sparingly sparingly. Avoid excess salt.</li>
<li>Let stand in your fridge for an hour or so.</li>
<li>Prepare Smoker to reach cooking chamber temp of 225-250 degrees.</li>
<li>Smoke Ribs for @ 3 hours or until about 90% done as measured by the "<a href="http://www.amazingribs.com/tips_and_technique/are_they_ready.html" target="_blank">Bend Test</a>".</li>
<li>Place ribs in foil and add your favorite sauce sparingly. Sprinkle with brown sugar and any other spice that you like. I add cumin at this stage. Wrap them fairly tight.</li>
<li>Place the foil wrapped ribs in the pre-heated, 250 degree oven for @ 1 hr. Test again with the bend test. Pull when finished.</li>
<li>Tent the foil a bit and let the ribs rest in the foil for about 20 minutes.</li>
<li>Cut up and serve.</li>
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The Smokenator 1000, manufacturer's website is <a href="http://www.smokenator.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Ponderings:<br />
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You might think that the Smokenator/Weber combo with it's 5-6 hour cooktime by design will not be ample for large cuts of meat, such as Brisket or Pork Shoulder which often are in heat for 10-12 hours.. Not so! Remember, care is need to not provide too much smoke. With that, the Smokenator/Weber combo can be the sole appliance for the smoking part of the process, moving the big cuts to the Oven in the same foil process as mentioned above.1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-7385200902477244932011-11-05T14:34:00.000-07:002011-11-05T20:58:18.194-07:00HAT TIP - Blue Beacon Truck WashOne off the best values around for owners of large RV's is a quick, quality wash at any Blue Beacon Truck Wash. I have been using this service for 6 years, visting dozens of times and I have not a single complaint. Sure, you still need to do some touch-up on the windows and on my rig, the stateliness steel. No matter - the alternative of doing the entire rig by hand is simply not advised for proper mental health.<br />
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Today, was the first time I witnessed a high percentage of RV's on their way through. This is good!<br />
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<br />1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-72951205804534179892011-11-04T21:13:00.000-07:002011-11-05T07:12:49.231-07:00Gearhead Mecca - THE SEMA SHOWIt's been 6 years since I last attended the SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV.<br />
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SEMA! What's that??? For the unknowing, unchristened and non-ordained - you can find all the genric info you want about SEMA at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEMA">Wiki = SEMA</a> .<br />
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Onward... Only the vast convention halls of Las Vegas, NV can properly house all the exhibitors, seminars and massive crowds that attend each year.<br />
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To be honest, not a whole lot has changed since my last visit. The most notable was the complete lack of the car stereo crowd. Maybe they have their own shin-dig now. Too bad, I was hoping to see the latest "double din" navigation and sound boxes as it's time to replace the perennial, piece of junk system in my '04 Dodge, Cummins pickup.<br />
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No matter, I was able to visit a number of vendors who's wares I partake in for my regular vehicles and of course, for the race car. Autometer found the high-emp, gauge I needed for the clutch pack fluid temp on the race car trans. GoPro informed me of firmware upgrades to allow more simple interaction with their camera and I visited a number of off-road light manufacturers as we prepare for a few night races in 2012.<br />
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Best of all - in regards to new products, I spied the latest, cool stuff in the "new product, showcases at the rear of the south hall, second floor. This is where all the latest innovations are centrally showcased in large display cases and tables. One of the waves of innovation from many, many vendors included the Apple, Ipad, Iphone and Ipod as rich data displays for everything from vehicle telemetry to GPS services. In fact, there was so much of this that these applications seem to be in a price war. As an example, an Ipod based ODBII report system sold for hundreds of dollars just a few years ago - now, many can be had for $30 to $75. NICE!<br />
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Another new product in abundance was very well featured vehicle alarm systems, in particular for stationary vehicles. These systems would reach out and call, text or email you if the vehicle moves or is intruded upon. Hopefully this will reach the RV community soon as this would be a boon for RV owners while their vehicles are in storage or left unattended for any length of time in a park or while boondocking.<br />
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Of course, SEMA is full of eye candy too include pretty booth girls and awesome vehicles. For the former, see the articles that set the standard for these beauties in my old publication <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20051128053139/http://www.off-road.com/toc/events/2002sema/girls.html" target="_blank">HERE...</a><br />
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Back to the wheels...<br />
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A COPO Camaro anyone? This version came with a </div>
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supercharged 327 LSX motor. A variant is the LSX, </div>
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There are hundreds of extremely nice vehicles<br />
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<b>ENJOY!</b></div>
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Far nicer than the Dukes of Hazard "General Lee" around the corner.</div>
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Just a few mods to this old Caddy!!<br />
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It gets better. This 1967 Pro-Touring Nova was a true<br />
work of art. I looked hard and outside of the body shell<br />
itself, I doubt there was another original component<br />
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Enter to WIN THIS CAR <a href="http://www.raybestosgarage.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> </div>
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This is a Kit Car, a "Super Car, Kit Car" no less, by<br />
Factory Five Racing. Me thinks that with a well mannered,<br />
900HP, LSX motor, it could pretty much embarass a number of<br />
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<b>Ah, the innovators of Land Speed Racing! </b></div>
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Behold the "under 100 cubic inch" class record holder at<br />
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My oldest Son has just been hired by UPS. A great<br />
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This 1953 Ford Panel, UPS truck was a fine tribute to the<br />
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How about a Cummins, 12 Valve powered Funny Car! </div>
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Outside there were many, many vehicles on display. The<br />
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A stunning, Ford Falcon from Down Under. </div>
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<b>The "Storm Chaser Ball of Crap"!</b></div>
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This incredible pile of shit has the most horrid craftsmanship<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enough of that! 'Till next year.. I'll be back!!!</span></div>1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-85126125481949956942011-08-29T16:36:00.000-07:002011-08-29T16:37:18.276-07:00Hot Weather Test for #177We have an off-road race in two weeks at Lucerne Valley, CA. This last weekend we finished up a lot of work and preparation to get the car ready. Our culmination was to test in severe heat. The car held up really well. We are still confused with the high transmission temperature readings which are made right as the fluid leaves the transmission to the coolers. We will add a second gauge to measure the temperature in the pan. If that temp stays in check, we are good to go.<br />
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<span id="goog_1552099518"></span><span id="goog_1552099519"></span>1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-77325721642736588122011-08-14T21:54:00.000-07:002011-08-16T11:05:58.286-07:00Bonneville Speed Week - Sunday, August 14thWOW! What cool stuff we saw today! We stayed almost all day at Course #3 and #4 - both 5 mile runs. By far - the most obscure, most amusing and interesting was the Bio-Diesel powered motorcycle of Gene Hill from Odessa, MO USA.<br />
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This bike is powered by an Italian, Industrial/Farm motor more fit for a water pump than a motorcycle. Performance add-ons include a turbo charger from a Geo Metro. As of the moment I published this Blog, there is not an official time for the bike although, Gene says it has gone 27 MPH in the past.<br />
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There is a lot more like Gene and his vehicle at Bonneville. How about a supercharged, 175cc Honda. Yes, that is a roots blower on the little motor.<br />
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The "Screwball", 500cc Special Construction Motorcycle<br />
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The Somers and Somers, 250cc BSA Motorcycle<br />
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The Shinya Kamura, 1350cc, Harley Davidson "Knucklehead" Motorcycle.<br />
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An old Harley Davidson, 1000cc Sportster - Super Chief Racing @ Speed!<br />
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Anticipation! <br />
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"SaltBiscuit", a 175cc Shanghai Shenki Motorcycle. Todd and Terry Reuhs.<br />
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Instruction......<br />
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THE WEATHER!<br />
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As I publish this Blog, the weather has turned in great contrast. First, we has a monsoon rain, then clearing skies and now high winds. I can only imagine what the racer's pits look like out on the lake bed. We'll miss that story as we will head back to Hell's Half Acre tomorrow morning, leaving behind Bonneville 'till next year.<br />
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This has been an awesome trip, a new and lasting experience..<br />
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Now if we can just get Joe Hauler on a Diesel Motorcycle.<br />
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'Following are photos from each venue.<br />
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<b>START and STAGING</b><br />
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My first subject was the amazingly tiny "Nebulous Theorem Streamliner". I think this car was about 20" tall, total.<br />
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At Bonneville, you will see the widest variety of vehicles.. Behold the Ferrari Enzo with Rat Rods as a backdrop.<br />
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The same diversity exists for Motorcycles as well. This is a 175cc Motobecane of many decades past.<br />
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Then there is the vintage SAAB with an 750cc, two-stroke motor that has gone 103MPH!<br />
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<b>MID-COURSE on The 8 MILE RUN</b><br />
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A roadster at well over 200 MPH passing the mid-course, timing tower.<br />
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An old "Belly Tank" Streamliner being pushed back to the pits.<br />
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An unknown motorcycles at a very high rate of speed.<br />
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A "Big Dog" Streamliner heading to the Start and Staging area.<br />
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The record holding "Salt Toy" Diesel Truck.<br />
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<b>STUFF SEEN on The SALT!</b><br />
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The Salt gets everywhere and sticks like glue!<br />
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1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-43522950526832992832011-08-12T22:01:00.000-07:002011-08-12T22:01:24.045-07:00Bonneville Speed Week - Friday, August 12thAs planned, myself and 2 of my sons as well as a Dirt Mob Regular and a new extended family member are here in Wendover, Utah for Bonneville Speed Week. We plan to catch the big days over the weekend and then head back on Monday.<br />
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Today was "tech day" for the racers: they set up their pits, got their cars and motorcycles checked out and made some last minute tuning changes before the timed runs start tomorrow on Saturday.<br />
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The cluster of pits, the contingency and vendors area is along side the longest, 8 mile course. We plan to stake our claim there tomorrow to watch the racers go by.<br />
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Speed Week is a de-facto gathering of Gear Heads and outside of the race vehicles the area is teaming with Hot Rods, Rat Rods and a variety of American, Vintage cars and a ton of really fast motorcycles.<br />
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Following are a sample of the rides we saw today.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HD Panhead Sidehack good for 110 MPH</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Truly a craftsman's work of art. This 145 cu in, Harley has run 156 MPH</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Turbo-charged, Harley Panhead that runs 150+ MPH</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harleys and Hot Rods .... NICE!</td></tr>
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The trip was a breeze. I love to drive the empty, smooth, Nevada highways and with that, 360 miles clicked off in no time at all. Here is our route today.<br />
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We are parked at the most popular, dry camp area by the salt, known as "Bend In The Road".<br />
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Tomorrow, Saturday, we will take in the race action as well as the big, cruise and car show in downtown Wendover and West Wendover.<br />
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Looking back on the trip, I can rate where I/we will return to and what will be avoided as follows.<br />
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<li>Silverton, Colorado - (10) This is unfair because Silverton seems like a second home now. We have returned 4 years concurrent and it will surely be the base from more exploration of the rockies in the future.</li>
<li>Taos, NM - (9+) Another favorite. I'd like to spend a good month in Taos exploring everything there is to see in that region including visits again to Chama and Eagle's Nest.</li>
<li>Tombstone, AZ - (8) I'd like to be in town when there are more festivities. I/we will return.</li>
<li>Bluff, UT - (7) I'd like to base out of Bluff and explore the surrounding area, dipping back into Monument Valley.</li>
<li>Liberal, KS - (6) this town and surrounding area looked to be very nice and should make a great base to explore the plains states.</li>
<li>Carlsbad Caverns and area - (4) I have seen all I need to. A return trip will be unlikely.</li>
<li>Amarillo, TX - (3) This area reminds me of an older, Inland Empire in the LA, California area. I will only stop to visit The Big Texas Steak House again, for RV and Truck parts or service or to see Palo Duro Canyon which we missed,</li>
<li>Dodge City, KS - (1) What a joke! What a disappointment! What a waste of time!</li>
<li>El Paso, TX - (-1000) The town reminds me of East LA on Very Bad Steroids yet far, far from the cooling breezes of the Pacific Ocean. </li>
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<b>Next Trip -- Bonneville Speed Week!</b>1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-75763710842375413022011-07-18T19:53:00.000-07:002011-07-18T20:38:25.902-07:00ROAD TRIP - @ Monument Valley and a bit of The Grand CanyonThis is our second trip in a few years to Monument Valley. Previously, we were in a bit of a hurry and did not take the scenic loop in the Navajo Tribal Park, which is included in the $25 a car load entry fee to the observation point at the "The View Lodge". This time, we had the entire afternoon available and the Dodge 4x4 Pickup behind the Monsterhome, instead of my Wife's Caddy Escalade. The Loop road is definitely rough and sandy in spots. The Navajo folks are right to only allow vehicles with decent ground clearance to make the trip.<br />
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More info on Monument Valley can be found as follows:<br />
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<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Monument_Valley">WikiTravel.org</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_Valley">WikiPedia - Monument Valley</a><br />
<a href="http://www.navajonationparks.org/htm/monumentvalley.htm">Navajo Nation, Parks & Recreation</a><br />
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Needless to say, Monument Valley is a Photographer's Paradise of color and contrasts. I will attempt to live up to my formal experience with the following images.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A panorama shot from The View Lodge</td></tr>
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<b>RV PARK REVIEW - Goulding's Lodge Campground</b><br />
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Hmm, the highest priced park we stayed in, the entire trip. We paid $70 for one night with a Good Sam discount!! Add filthy bathrooms, a lousy wi-fi signal, cramped quarters. I rate this place a 2 of 10 and only deserving points for the close proximity to the tribal park. Without question, these rip off artists need some serious competition!<br />
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Info on this RV park can be found as follows:<br />
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<a href="http://www.gouldings.com/campground/">Company Website</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/Utah/Monument_Valley.html#CGID2986">RV Park Reviews</a><br />
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<b>Grand Canyon National Park</b><br />
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We had my wife's sister aboard for the trip from Silverton, Colorado to Las Vegas, NV and we agreed that it would be a fitting surprise for her to see the Grand Canyon again, having last visited when she was a very young child.<br />
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We entered from the east side on the south rim and stopped first at "The Tower". This attraction had a good number of vistors that by all indications were made up @ 60% foreign countries. I say "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;">thank you, we appreciate the business you bring. I hope you enjoyed your stay, and lastly please come again</span>".<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pano from The Tower edge of the Canyon</td></tr>
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Next stop was Mather Point. Wow, was it ever crowded. We stayed at nearby, Trailer Village in 2007 and the crowds were much less intense. This time, the parking lots were full with many, many people fighting for parking spots, bumping into each other and also into polls and other objects.<br />
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We had planned to take lunch at the Yavapai Lodge but, there was certainly no room to park our rig as we had before.<br />
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I loathe crowds but, I have to be happy for the Park and it's employees that are enjoying a high visitor rate this year.<br />
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<br />1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-54211991107688205692011-07-11T21:09:00.000-07:002011-07-13T23:22:43.522-07:00ROAD TRIP - Silverton, Co to Monument Valley, UTIt's hard to leave paradise but, the Salt Mine has us all on a leash for now. We bid Silverton and our friends farewell, thanked them for their hospitality and camaraderie and hit the road for a two day journey back to our home in Las Vegas, NV.<br />
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This route would take us through both Monument Valley for a nightly stop over and the Grand Canyon National Park for a quick stop.<br />
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The drive to the southwest takes us to Cortez, Colorado where we make a fuel stop at Fraley's Sinclar, one of the last "easy in and out" truck stop in our path for the next 400 miles. Out of Cortez we are on the former Highway 666, now 160. this road is a bumpy mess all the way down to the junction off to Monument Valley where the road just gets worse. There is some construction to fix things up. Hopefully the next pass through this stretch will not toss all the clothes off the hanger pole in the RV closet.<br />
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To Monument Valley, we turned off on Colorado 41, Utah 162. Now this road is narrow, real narrow, like driving on some of the more remote stretches of Highway 1 in Baja, and then you have the bicyclists!!! We counted over a dozen spread out widely on this route, all fit woman, all heading west on a 12" wide shoulder.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three in a row of a dozen. Check the heat waves<br />
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<b>Bluff Fort, Bluff Utah</b><br />
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There is a new reason to visit Bluff, Utah - The Bluff Fort is the benefit fo some very outstanding care-taking, restoration and craftsmanship. here are a few photos:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside Pano of a Pioneer's Cabin</td></tr>
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More info on Bluff, Utah and the surrounding areas can be found <a href="http://www.hirf.org/index.asp">HERE</a> .<br />
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Out of Bluff we descended into the magic of Monument Valley. Stay tuned for that entry, coming soon.<br />
<br />1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-17949817941097489672011-07-10T09:45:00.000-07:002011-07-10T09:46:12.365-07:00ROAD TRIP - Small Town 4th of July<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vets in front of the American Legion Hall on the 4th of July<br />
<b>God Bless America!</b></td></tr>
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There is nothing more patriotic on the 4th than celebrating this special holiday in "Small Town, USA", and Silverton Colorado is one of the best. The entire town turns out for the parade putting on a show that attracts 30,000+ people from surrounding areas.<br />
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There are events all day long - the highlights are the parade at 10:30am, followed by the Fireman's Water Fight, ending with the 45 minute long fireworks display at 9:30 pm.<br />
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A <a href="http://www.silvertonmagazine.com/feature_silverton/parade.html">Good Article</a> on the Silverton parade.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ATV's and Jeeps are a big part of the parade! <br />
Not a Prius to be seen in town - period!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sailboat?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Silverton VFD cooling of the crowd!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let the water fight commence!</td></tr>
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Click <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113503932766452316005/SilvertonColoradoJuly4thParade?authkey=Gv1sRgCO-Yt92cpJ35twE#">HERE</a> to see the entire photo album.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hi-Def Video- Fireman's Water Fight and Fireworks</span></div>
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<br />1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-54538882367513622072011-07-05T20:32:00.000-07:002011-07-14T14:08:38.885-07:00ROAD TRIP - Off-road - The Alpine Loop<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Truly on top of the world at "Oh Point" near Engineer Pass, elev 12,800'</td></tr>
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The Alpine Loop over Cinnamon Pass to Lake City, then back over Engineer Pass is a "must do trip" for anyone with a 4x4 vehicle. The trip takes about 6-7 hours all told when traveling from Silverton, Colorado and then back. The road is very easy in the lower elevations near Lake City and slightly challenging in the higher elevations. Any 4x4 can make the trip.<br />
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You can download the Google Map <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=212256506371214451865.0004a75359f5e2e914cdb">HERE</a>.<br />
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More photos from the top.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking West</td></tr>
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Info on these sections at TrailDamage.com<br />
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<a href="http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=298">Cinnamon Pass</a><br />
<a href="http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=300">Engineer Pass</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traffic on the loop. Two guys on big BMW GS1200's in front of us.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading down after Cinnamon Pass near the Sloan Lake fork.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Switchbacks!</td></tr>
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Once down in Lake City, we stopped at the famous "Southern Vittles" restaurant for their legendary Country Fried Steak meal. Many Texans hang their hat in Lake City in the summer and with them has come this great eatery.<br />
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You can find more about Southern Vittles <a href="http://www.southernvittles.com/">HERE</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Southern Vittles Restaurant</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AWESOME Country Fried Steak!</td></tr>
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Heading back, we follow Henson Creek which was really roaring, and then up to Engineer Pass.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wet roads yet, with great traction.</td></tr>
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<br />1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-40133059650011364752011-07-05T07:10:00.000-07:002011-07-09T09:33:19.513-07:00ROAD TRIP - Off-road - Clear Lake<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clear Lake Panaorama</td></tr>
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One of the most interesting destinations near Silverton is Clear Lake. A turquoise, crystal clear, alpine lake, high above the timberline. In most years, you can drive to this lake by the 4th of July weekend. Any 4x4 vehicle can make the trip. A low range transfer case and some extra ground clearance is a bonus as the road does become steep and has some very mild rock crawling spots near the top.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full Map</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail Map of Switchbacks</td></tr>
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You can download and see this Google Map <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=212256506371214451865.0004a702175637408696a">HERE</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still lots of snow. The road had been open for only one day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking down from above.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just back under the Timberline heading down from<br />
Clear Lake. The view of the valley below.<br />
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<b>SOUTH MINERAL CAMPGROUND</b><br />
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The nicest, public camp areas near Silverton are at the South Mineral Creek Campground and Dispersed "Dry" Camp areas.<br />
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You can find more info <a href="http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/rockymtn/sanjcmp.htm">HERE</a>. Scroll down to the listing.<br />
Also at the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/%21ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ%21%21/?navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&recid=43238&actid=&navid=110000000000000&pnavid=&ss=110213&position=&ttype=recarea&pname=San%20Juan%20National%20Forest%20-%20South%20Mineral%20Campground">USDA</a> for this site.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Campers along Clear Creek in the Dispersed "Dry Camp" area.<br />
First come first served.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The South Mineral Campground. </td></tr>
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<br />1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-81500576028870588852011-07-01T06:21:00.000-07:002011-07-01T06:50:49.676-07:00ROAD TRIP - Off-road - California and Picayune Gulch<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silverton Pamorama from the Kendall Mtn Road</td></tr>
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Time for some off-roading! Me and the boys will make a short loop up to Animas Forks on County Road 2 and then into the loop on County Road 9 that goes into California Gulch, by California Pass then down Picayune Gulch back to County Road 2.<br />
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This short trip can be done by any 4x4 vehicle *car, truck, UTV or ATV" and will give you a good mix of the scenery, elevation and the more mild road conditions in the Alpine Loop area.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full route map from an back to Silverton, Co.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detailed loop map </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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You can download this route via Google <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=212256506371214451865.0004a6ecdd0502e6aa709">HERE</a>.<br />
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From Silverton, take County Highway 2 north. You will pass the old Mayflower Mill which is open for tours on an irregular basis and also the road to the Old 100 Gold Mine which has regular tours well worth your time.<br />
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<a href="http://www.silvertonhistoricsociety.org/index_files/page0013.htm">Mayflower Gold Mill</a><br />
<a href="http://www.minetour.com/">Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour</a><br />
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You will pass the very small town of Howardsville and the Gold Mill in that locale which may soon be back in operation. Farther up north past Middelton is the old townsite of Eureka, Co. This was the next biggest town in San Juan County for many years of it's heyday. Very little is left of the old towns or the one huge, Sunnyside mill. The locales are now a popular, dry camping areas.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/eureka.html">Eureka, CO @ Ghosttowns.com</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Campers at Middleton</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Eureka Townsite from the north</td></tr>
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Past Eureka, the road narrows and the scenery continues. One incredible and commonly photographed scene is this cabin across the canyon, complete with waterfall.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great summer house?</td></tr>
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Once in Animas Forks, we are also at the junction of County Road 5 which is a leg of th Alpine Loop over to Lake City, Co. We'll cover that in a future post.<br />
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Animas Forks is one of the best preserved, old mining camps and ghost towns on the planet. There is ample parking and some interpretive info at the site. There is much data on the Internet about this attraction as follows:<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animas_Forks,_Colorado">Animas Forks - Wikipedia</a><br />
<a href="http://mtsrool.blogspot.com/2008/07/animas-forks-ghost-town.html">Animas Forks @ Mountains Rule Blog</a><br />
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We proceeded up County Road 9 to California and Placier Gulch and then into Picayune Gulch. Along the way are more very well preserved old mining structures and mills. Soon you will be way above the timberline!<br />
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<a href="http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=78">California Gulch @ TrailDamage.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=259">Picayune Gulch @ TralDamage.com</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An easy climb up to California Pass</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sound Democrat Mill in Placier Gulch</td></tr>
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More on the: <a href="http://www.narrowgauge.org/4x4/html/pgulch.html">Pacier Gulch & Sound Democrat Mill</a><br />
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Leaving Placier Gulch, you will traverse a few easy switchbacks. Only one required a 2 point turn in my Big Dodge Pickup. From there the road is easy passing a remote cabin before it takes a fairly steep descent back to County Road 2.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plenty of snow in the last week of June.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An old Skidoo abandoned along the road</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steep descent! Normally the uphill vehicles have the <br />
right of way. In this case there was no valid place<br />
for me to backup to so the UTV's made the yield.</td></tr>
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<br />1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-66245254261598226052011-06-30T04:52:00.000-07:002011-06-30T06:05:03.252-07:00ROAD TRIP - @ Silverton - Around TownWe are in Silverton, CO - "God's Country"!<br />
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Besides being a top tourist town Silverton is a mecca for the off-road community, featuring some of the most breathtakingly beautiful and challenging alpine roads and trails as well as being a favorite for folks looking for a small town, Fourth of July celebration.<br />
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We will talk about the off-roading in future posts, for now I leave you with a few photos from around town.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Last Train to Durango!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Dirtbikes - Popular Silverton Transportation</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Cabin display off of Blair Street</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our camp at the Red Mountain RV Park</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking north on Green Steet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cold draft, local brew at 5%</td></tr>
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<br />1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-81877807343100132132011-06-29T06:34:00.000-07:002011-07-14T14:13:11.559-07:00ROAD TRIP - Taos, NM to Silverton, COOn our way to God's Country!<br />
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Out of Taos, we took Highway 68/285 north, up to Antonito, CO then left to Chama, NM on Highway 64/17.<br />
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The north leg is a great road, easy to drive and with great scenery. Next time through, a stop will be scheduled to check out the sustainable-dwelling hobbyists and their structures at Earth Ship. You have heard me lambaste the "Dirt Worshipers" in the past in this Blog but, let me be clear that I admire any type of technical ingenuity and the dwellings at Earth Ship are pretty much the top of that class.<br />
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You can find more about Earth Ship, <a href="http://earthship.org/rentals">HERE</a>.<br />
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The leg west of Antonito really starts to put you in beautiful country as the road parallels the Conejo River. This area had a lot of Fly Fisherman at work on a Monday! We will be back to check this out. The highway starts climbing like a Cable Car in San Francisco. My guess is that the Monsterhome steamed up a 8-10% grade on that route topping off at La Manga Pass, over 10,000' feet up.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love my Lowrance IWay!</td></tr>
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On this grade was an intrepid and very fit soul peddling to the top!<br />
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Find out more about Colorado, Highway 17 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_State_Highway_17">HERE</a>.<br />
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At the summit we intersect the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway. Much the same livery runs this railroad as does the Durango and Silverton, NG RR.<br />
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The Cumbres and Toltec operation claims to be America;s Highest & Longest Coal Fired, Steam Operation, Narrow-Gauge Railroad. You can find more about the RR here:<br />
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<a href="http://www.cumbrestoltec.com/">Cumbres & Toltec Website</a><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumbres_and_Toltec_Scenic_Railroad">Wikipedia Page</a><br />
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<b>CHAMA, NM</b><br />
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The route down into Caham, NM was much more gradual and just as beautiful. Chama is a cool little town with a lot of history and some "genuine characters". I will be back to this locale again for a longer stay. A few photos of the rail yard and around town.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The old station in Chama, NM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were a few vehicles adorned with stickers in political<br />
statement. This one is a good read!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best sticker of all!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's 4x4 country. This old M38 as seen in Chama is very cool!</td></tr>
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Onward to Durango and then Silverton.<br />
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Out of Chama, we head west again and then north to Pagossa Springs, CO via Highway 84. This is an easy road with light traffic. Once in Pagossa Springs we take Highway 160 west to Durango. <b>I hate this road !</b> It's a winding, sometimes narrow, two lane road with tons of traffic. I'd rather deal with the old, Interstate Highway intersections in El Paso, TX than this route.<br />
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Once in Durango, we head north on Highway 550. This road is simply superb up to the San Juan County line where it narrows a bit and then even more right before you descend into Silverton. Take your time here, make sure your rig is not overloaded. Make sure your brakes are top notch and be rested and alert before you take this route. <br />
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It is truly spectacular scenery on this route through God's Country with Silverton as a place that we come back to time and time again like a second home.<br />
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You can find out more about the Highway, Durango and Silverton as follows:<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_550">Highway 550</a><br />
<a href="http://www.durangogov.org/">Durango, CO - Official Website</a><br />
<a href="http://www.silvertoncolorado.com/">Silverton, CO - Offical Website</a><br />
<a href="http://www.silvertonstandard.com/">Silverton Standard - On-line Newspaper</a><br />
<br />1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-72532111004147012742011-06-27T05:40:00.000-07:002011-07-09T09:31:43.609-07:00ROAD TRIP - @ Taos, NMThere are many reasons why Taos is one of our favorite destinations. We now visit every other year. There is excellent dining, great natural scenery and history. The town is also very laid back with a tinge of simplicity and most people here have a little dirt on their shoes, i.e. without the pretentious air of Santa Fe.<br />
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Most folks that visit hit the Town Square and the Taos Pueblo. We like to roam about the edges. The following photos cover some of that scene.<br />
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I also have a few photos of the Pueblo in my Face Book Album. You can see those <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.111744932207.96077.585617207&l=7155b3c290">HERE</a>.<br />
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<b>RV PARK REVIEW - TAOS VALLEY RV PARK</b><br />
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I give this park a 7 of 10. It is close enough to old Taos. The spaces are not too tight, the facilities are super clean. The downside is the expensive price of $45 a night for a 50amp pull through and again a non-existent Wi-Fi service. Fortunately, my Verizon 3G service was adequate.<br />
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More on this park can be found here:<br />
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<a href="http://www.taosrv.com/">Taos Valley RV Park</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/New_Mexico/Taos.html">RV Park Review - Taos, NM</a><br />
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We are off to our main destination of Silverton, CO today. We will be there for a week to 10 days. Stay tuned!1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-49603671271696732632011-06-25T19:41:00.000-07:002011-06-26T07:42:31.202-07:00ROAD TRIP - Dodge City, KS to Taos, NMWow! What a contrast in roads on this leg. From the straight, "over the horizon roads" of the plains to the mountain roads up into Eagles Nest, NM and down to Taos.<br />
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We left Dodge and back tracked a bit on highway 56, west to Sublette, KS. This highway is near perfect. it is a wide, two lane road with large shoulder areas. One of the well kept little town along this route is Montezuma, KS. Like so many we passed through, the Grain elevators are on the north side of the road and the town on the south.<br />
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We kept on going straight on Highway 56 at Sublette heading directly for the corner of the state and into Oklahoma. The road west of Sublette was fine but nearly as nice as what we had just traveled. Once in Oklahoma, the road narrowed and the shoulder area disappeared. Still and easy road that is mostly straight and easy to navigate with mild crosswinds.<br />
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On into New Mexico. The crosswinds became very strong yet, still not an issue for the stability of our rig which is based on a Class 8 Semi-Truck chassis. We stopped in Clayton, NM for fuel at $3.88 a gallons and a quick lunch. Staying on 56, we met up with Interstate 25 in Springer, NM and jogged up a bit then due west on NM Highway 58 to Cimarron, NM. Now that road is narrow, bumpy and a good challenge in the very high crosswinds we encountered. Once in to Cimarron we headed due west on Highway 64 up and into THE Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Eagles Nest, NM. This is where the contrast took effect. Highway 64 is a great mountain road and easy in any RV with an experienced driver. I enjoyed the drive!<br />
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<b>EAGLES NEST, NM</b><br />
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Eagles Nest is in a beautiful valley at @ 9000' elevation. The people are friendly and the fishing in the nearby streams and the lake itself are reported to be "epic".<br />
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<a href="http://www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-eaglenestlake.html">Eagles Nest, NM History Page</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eagles Nest Lake from Mt Baldy.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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South of Eagles Nest is the Angel Fire ski community. Angel Fire is a big operation with an airport that can easily accommodate a small passenger jet or the Gulfstreams of the vacation home owners. We drove on past as places like this fit my rule of "bad and or challenging roads = good people", "Airports for Biz Jets = bad people". Or, at least people I don't care to be around.<br />
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Highway 64 took us up out of the valley and then down into Taos. The people on the highway were very courteous to our 65' long travel train and I again enjoyed the mountain road.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Today's route</td></tr>
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We are in Taos now. This is our second visit in a few years. Taos is a mix of people that I will talk about in the next Blog entry. It's time to relax now!1 More Mile!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06680147559223397833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415616063355690567.post-89764125073805623482011-06-24T06:19:00.000-07:002011-07-09T09:29:36.904-07:00ROAD TRIP - Amarillo, TX to Dodge City, KS<b>Gettin' out of Dodge... EARLY!</b><br />
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We came to Dodge City for the western heritage. Past the Boot Hill Museum, there isn't anything else to see in town. Even that attraction is a restoration of the old part of town and not even close to being on par with the locales of Virginia City NV, Tombstone AZ or Silverton CO. Add the predicted high temp of 107 degrees on Sunday and there is no reason to stay.... We'll be heading to Taos Saturday before noon and likely abbreviate that stay for a day as we run to the cool weather of the Colorado High Country in Silverton.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I find happiness on rural, two lane roads of America!<br />
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I will say that the drive from Amarillo to Dodge was enjoyable. The small and slightly larger towns of Kansas are very well kept in all respects. The nicest small town we have seen this trip was Liberal Kansas. Ya, I know... the town name could be better but it's far from what the name belies as it even has a Haliburton office. The town also appeared to be void of Old Hippies, Dirt Worshipping Eco-Freaks and all their trappings such as neo-Hippie Hostels, Tie-Dye T-shirt shops, Dumpster Diver Co-ops and what these lazy loons call "The Vortex of the Harmonic Convergence" <---<b>WTF IS THAT!!</b> ....Anywaze. good on you people of Liberal KS, you have a nice town.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seen on the side of the road in Liberal, KS USA.. a very nice BBQ Smoker outfit.<br />
Hippie Towns don't have such things as "Smoked Tofu" is not the rage.</td></tr>
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<b>RV PARK REVIEW - GUNSMOKE TRAV-L-PARK</b><br />
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I give this older park an 8 of 10. It is spacious, well kept, has very friendly staff, the 50amp spot for a party of 5 was $30 a night and the old pool is in great shape offering a nice cool dip after a hot days on the plains.<br />
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I did not use the free WiFi as my Verizon 3g service was perfect, as usual.<br />
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You can find more on the park at these links:<br />
<a href="http://www.gunsmokervpark.com/">Gunsmoke Trav-L-Park</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/Kansas/Dodge_City.html">RV Park reviews for Dodge City, KS</a><br />
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