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July Escape Day 7: Atchison, Topeka, and the…

My day began with waffles again, for the third day in a row, fortifying myself for a drive south on US 84 from Pagosa Springs to Santa Fe, New Mexico.  On my way through the dry Carson National Forest I … Continue reading →

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July Escape Day 6: Nature’s Mountain Garden

After a sleepless night at the lodge, I was determined to wear myself out today to earn a good night’s rest before leaving Pagosa Springs tomorrow for Santa Fe.  I had half a waffle at the lodge, joined at the … Continue reading →

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July Escape Day 5: Fourmile Falls

I started the day with waffles at the lodge and then set out onto the gravel roads north of Pagosa Springs again, this time about 16 miles north to Fourmile Falls.  Part of a 12.4 mile loop trail that reaches … Continue reading →

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July Escape Day 4: The Piedra River

I started my day with a cold breakfast at the lodge, opting out of their featured self-made waffles. WiFi works fine in the dining room and office lounge, so I took the opportunity to catch up on some email and … Continue reading →

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July Escape Day 3: Riding the Narrow Gauge

I got up at 5:30 am today and headed for Durango to catch the steam train to Silverton.  I discovered a McDonald’s near Pagosa Springs where I grabbed breakfast and used their WiFi, then drove on to the depot at … Continue reading →

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