The drive to Colorado Springs from Golden was only 80 miles, so it was a very easy travel day. Still a bit weary from all the travel and activity over the last month, we were both looking forward to spending 2 weeks in 1 location. Bill booked Garden of the Gods RV Park and it was a primo location with Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs and Garden of the Gods just minutes away. It also had a pool heated to 85 degrees. Wonderful! (I lived in Denver for almost 2 years, mo...

On our first full day in the Denver area we moved the trailer to Clear Creek RV Park in Golden. It is a tiny city owned park and we were packed in like sardines, but it is located right on Clear Creek Whitewater Park a short walk from downtown. This is not the kind of water park people from DFW would think of, it is a creek where you can tube or kayak the fairly tame rapids. The creek is surrounded by paved pathways, a typical playground and picnic area; some spo...