Monday, September 17, 2007

Over Trail Ridge Road


Stillwater Campground near Grand Lake, CO, was our destination once again. I love coming back to this area because there are so many things to do including hiking, boating, fishing, shopping, and even bowling when the weather turns rainy, and it is all set in a quaint little mountain town on the side of a picturesque lake.

One afternoon I hiked to the crest of a mountain where a Forest Service watchtower stands for spotting forest fires in the area. This vantage point offered sweeping views of Grand Valley, a birds eye view of Grand Lake, and a panoramic perspective of the the Rocky Mountains.

These camping weekends always go by too fast. So, I decided to extend it slightly and take the long, scenic way home. I towed the camper through Rocky Mountain National Park and over Trail Ridge Road, which is the highest (12,183 ft.) continuously paved highway in the United States. I was really pleased at how easily I was able to tow the T@B up this relatively steep and winding highway. The T@B has turned out to be a great little camper that is easy to tow and maneuver even up and over high mountain passes - all without sacrificing camping luxuries like a large bed, kitchen, heater, and A/C.

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