Travel the USA

After the country re-opened after Covid-19, we are
"On the Road Again."
Please enjoy the 'armchair travels' and feel free to make comments.

In September of 2019, we made the 'epic' trip to the east coast for the first birthday of our grandson Evan.
Since Evan's birthday is in September, we decided to join a 29 day RV Caravan for the New England fall color. The tour starts in Maine and ends in Niagara Falls. All told, we did about 12,000 miles with the new truck and trailer.

Friday, August 16, 2024

Lake City Colorado

 

LAKE CITY
Lake City (Lake San Cristobal)
A town that grew to 4 or 5000 residents primarily to service the miners and prospectors in the 1880's.  Today the population is about 4 to 500 people.
Winters are harsh but ATV's, Jeeps and other tourists abound in the summer.



The drive to the mining area is so pretty.


The Ute and Ulay mines were responsible for $12 million worth of minerals which today would amount to more that $280 million in value.
These were primarly responsible for the Lake City development.










Back in town we visit the museum.

The D&RGW came to Lake City in 1889
This caboose has been restored for the city.


Ahh, these gorgeous Colorado mountains!

We are heading home!


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1 comment:

  1. AnonymousAugust 22, 2024 at 2:38 PM

    What a life. As Nancy says - you both are our window to this beautiful country. Thank you. Jerri

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