Creede, Colorado and the Surrounding Area

Downtown Creede. The main street leads right up to the Bulldog Mine and the Bachelors Loop (later in this Blog)
Downtown Creede. The main street leads right up to the Bulldog Mine and the Bachelors Loop (later in this Blog)
Many old buildings are still being used, very well preserved (probably the freezing cold winters!)
Many old buildings are still being used, very well preserved (probably the freezing cold winters!)

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The visitors got two new chainsaw sculptures just before we arrived.
The Visitor’s Information Center got two new chainsaw sculptures just before we arrived.

 

 

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The Hagerty Silver Summit Classic Car Event came through town that day; cool cars!
The Hagerty Silver Summit Classic Car Adventure came through town that day; cool cars!

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The Museum in town
The town center park display; an old mine engine from the Bulldog Mine.
One of the local business owners was a dog friend with a sense of humor!
One of the local business owners was a dog friend with a sense of humor!
Kip's Bar and Grill and Laundromat! Great Elk Burger and other yummy dishes too!
Kip’s Bar and Grill and Laundromat! Great Elk Burger and other yummy dishes too!
Laundromat behind the bar.
Laundromat behind the bar.
Flying Pigs are real!
Flying Pigs are real!

our “home”; mountain views resort & rv park

The grand entrance
The grand entrance
Our spot. early in the season so very empty. Week before Memorial Day weekend.
Our spot. early in the season so very empty. Week before Memorial Day weekend.

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Some great landscaping and beautiful sculptures throughout!
Some great landscaping and beautiful sculptures throughout!

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 day trips from creede

North Clear Creek Falls. A short walk from the parking lot; beautiful falls!
North Clear Creek Falls. A short walk from the parking lot; beautiful falls!

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Lake City

Beautiful drive towards Lake City
Beautiful drive towards Lake City

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The lake at Lake City
The lake at Lake City

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Locals!
Locals!
Another local!
Another local!
Lunch at the Cannibal Bar & Grill
Lunch at the Packer Saloon and Cannibal Grill; named after Alfred Packer who supposedly ate his crew on a wilderness expedition.

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Pagosa Springs

Treasure Falls, on the way there
Treasure Falls, on the way there

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The Springs Spa (one of many)
The Springs Spa (one of many)

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