KOA south of Pueblo, CO, to KOA, Goodland, KS:  A much better driving day today.  Headed north on I25 and exited on Rt. 24 in Colorado Springs which will take us to I70 and Limon, CO.   After leaving the outskirts of Colorado Springs, Rt. 24 is very rural high prairie.  At one point we were at 6500 ft., 1000 ft. higher than Denver.  Saw a herd of prong horn.  The road wasn’t bad, even though it was only two lanes.  In a little over two hours we were in Limon and stopped at a Flying J to fuel up and get something to eat.  Then Mike took over.  I never noticed the wind on Rt. 24—probably because it was coming out of the south and was behind us—but when we started heading east on I70 you could really feel it, hitting us broadside.  We arrived at the KOA in Goodland and were set up by 3:00.  I was really glad to see Colorado in our rear view mirror—the mountains, at least.  88 here in Goodland.

 

Durango to Silverton train ride.  You can see how high up we are.
Picture by Mike

Kayaker in the Animas River.
Picture by Mike

Rafter in the Animas River.
Picture by Mike