Take a tour of our Casita 17' Liberty Deluxe Travel Trailer. You will see all of the inside and outside and see some modifications we have made to meet our needs.
Monday, May 14, 2018
Casita - 17' Liberty Deluxe - Pick up at the Casita factory in Rice, TX ...
This video takes us back to when we picked up our travel trailer in Rice, Texas at the Casita Factory. This was shot before we had video recording equipment, but we thought it was worth showing.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park & Mount Evans, CO
We recently spent the weekend at the Reverend's Ridge campground in Golden Gate State Park. The area has dense forest, rocky peaks, aspen-lined trails, and cool mountain air for those summer afternoons. The campground has only electric hookups with water spigots available at each loop and a dump station nearby.
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| We stayed in Campsite #8 |
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| Beautiful pines surround each campsite |
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| View of nearby mountain peaks |
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| Trails are lined with aspens |
Breakfast
on Main Street
The next morning we drove to Idaho Springs and had the best breakfast at the Main Street Restaurant. The building, Plummer Block #2, was constructed by Henry Plummer in 1884. The first business was a flour, coal, feed, and hay store. Today, 1518 Main Street houses Main Street Restaurant with breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.
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| Sidewalk & inside seating |
Ready
for the Mount Evans climb
Mount Evans Scenic Byway is the
highest paved road in Colorado ascending to 14,130 feet above sea level, making
it 20 feet higher than Pikes Peak. In 1924 construction began on the road
and by 1930 it was complete. Today it is the highest road in North
America.
As we drove to the top you start to
see the magnificent views. Summit Lake is on the right as you are
traveling up the mountain. There is a short walking trail that takes you
down to the lake from the parking lot. There is also restroom facilities
beside the parking lot. Summit Lake is an alpine lake known for its
scenic beauty and unique ecosystem. Summit Lake has been designated a
National Natural Landmark. The flowers were in bloom and were pretty.
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| Summit Lake at an elevation of 12,830' |
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| Flowers around the lake |
Are
you scared of heights?
The steep and narrow curvy road hugs the mountainside at times with no guardrails. If you are really afraid of heights make sure someone else is driving so you can close your eyes. But, by this point, you are pretty much up the road now, so sit back and enjoy the views.
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| Views as you approach the top |
At
the top
We made it to the top and can I just
say WOW. What amazing views. It can be cold on top of the mountain
and windy at times. Take your time as you walk around because there is
less oxygen at this higher elevation. Drink plenty of water before you
take this road trip to help prevent altitude sickness.
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| View from the top |
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| Mountain Goat checking us out |
The Crest
House
The building at the top is called
Crest House and was constructed between 1939-1941. It was the highest
structure in the world rising to 14,260 feet above sea level. Designed to
symbolize the night sky, it was built in the shape of a star with large windows
overlooking Denver. Interior lights had round globes that resembled the
moon.
On September 1, 1979, a propane
explosion destroyed the Crest House. The rubble and twisted steel beams,
the arched wall, and star shape platform remain intact. In 1992, the
Arapaho National Forest began to stabilize the remains and convert the Crest
House into an observation platform.
After seeing the top of Mount Evans we headed back down the mountain and enjoyed the views in another direction. We spent the next morning around the campground relaxing before we headed home so we could get ready for our next adventure...
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