philagony94xj
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- Schererville, Indiana
So I'm hoping for some tips on places to see during the month of September in Colorado. I have the week of Sept. 22-30 off and am making the trip from the Chicago area/ suburbs. I am figuring on arriving in the state on Sunday the 23rd, probably late in the day. I will only have a few days to site-see before I have to head back.
Where are some places I should see given the time frame I have? Is this a good time of year to see the Aspens changing color? I thought it would be, which is why I chose that week.
For now I am setting nothing in stone as far as plans, just getting ideas together for my route through the state.
Initial thoughts for things to see in the Colorado Springs area are Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, and then heading over to the Florissant Fossil Beds. Then heading down to Cripple Creek area to see if I can catch the Aspens changing. I just figured these are all within a 50-75 mile radius, so it wont be too time consuming to see them all. I would like to camp a few nights, so if anyone knows some good camping spots in the areas I just mentioned, I would like to know.
Any input or suggestions are welcome. I know some of you local vets can direct me in the right direction to have one hell of a trip. :cheers:
Oh and I will be taking my WJ not the XJ. Specs are in the sig. I think it will be plenty capable for some fire/service roads.
Thanks in advance guys/gals.
Phil
Where are some places I should see given the time frame I have? Is this a good time of year to see the Aspens changing color? I thought it would be, which is why I chose that week.
For now I am setting nothing in stone as far as plans, just getting ideas together for my route through the state.
Initial thoughts for things to see in the Colorado Springs area are Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, and then heading over to the Florissant Fossil Beds. Then heading down to Cripple Creek area to see if I can catch the Aspens changing. I just figured these are all within a 50-75 mile radius, so it wont be too time consuming to see them all. I would like to camp a few nights, so if anyone knows some good camping spots in the areas I just mentioned, I would like to know.
Any input or suggestions are welcome. I know some of you local vets can direct me in the right direction to have one hell of a trip. :cheers:
Oh and I will be taking my WJ not the XJ. Specs are in the sig. I think it will be plenty capable for some fire/service roads.
Thanks in advance guys/gals.
Phil