Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site - Stone Arch Entrance Sign

Getting closer to New Mexico and the miles are flying by. Needed another distraction on a rather boring drive in SE Colorado. Interestingly enough I stopped at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site which has connections to my last stop at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. Gaining access is quite easy – just park … Read more

Cities Of Gold Casino Hotel (Redux)

Cities Of Gold Casino Hotel - Santa Fe, New Mexico

It was a long drive through the mountains on the less direct route in order to avoid the snow at Monarch Pass in Colorado. The “lower” pass I drove through on the longer route was still around 10,000 feet but grades were gradual and managed with relatively low stress. Once out of the mountains I … Read more