Blogs from Dolores, Colorado, United States, North America
Hikes along the Dolores River in Colorado
Published: March 10th 2009North America » United States » Colorado » Dolores
March 10th 2009
The head waters of the Dolores River are in the Lizard Head Pass area along Highway 145, south of Telluride in southwest Colorado. There are many trails in the area including a main trail head a little south of the Pass. Groundhog Stock Trail The Groundhog Stock Trail starts at the Cross Mountain Trail Head, about two miles south of the Lizard Head Pass in the San Juan National Forest in southwest Colorado. After about ten minutes on the Cross Mountain Trail, the Groundhog Stock Trail branches off to the left and travels to the southwest along the edge of the Lizard head Wilderness Area. This area has three of the Colorado 14ers, plus the unique Lizard Head formation. The first mile of the trail passes through thick spruce and fir forest. There were some mud ... read more
Sleeping in a Colorado schoolhouse
Published: July 7th 2008North America » United States » Colorado » Dolores
June 24th 2008
Alan and I believe in slow travel, which means staying off the Interstate whenever possible. It also means taking our time reaching a destination. After leaving Greer, Hotchkiss, Colorado is the next major stop for us, farther than we want to drive in one day. So, that’s how we find ourselves sleeping in a schoolhouse in Dolores Colorado. Actually, Alan discovered Lebanon Schoolhouse Bed and Breakfast on the internet. The historic building nestles in Colorado farmland a few miles north of Cortez, Colorado. The sight of rolling green hills is a relief after a day’s drive through the stark desert of the Navajo Reservation on Highway 491. At Lebanon Schoolhouse, we quickly settle into our room, The Social Study, located in the carriage house loft. Alan asks Ken, one of the owners, for dinner recommendations. Since ... read more
