Traveling Cargopants

A journey into the west, the self, and beyond

Glenwood Springs

| May 8, 2010

Near the western exit of Glenwood Canyon lies the town of Glenwood Springs. It’s about 3 hours drive from Denver, 1 hour from Grand Junction, and 45 minutes north of Aspen. The town was founded late in the 1800′s as an outpost settlement to serve as a transportation hub between other cities in the area, [...]

West on I-70 to Grand Junction

| March 15, 2010

The next portion of the trip was to drive west on I-70 from Denver to Grand Junction, with a short stop in Glenwood Springs (more info about that town in a subsequent post). Even though this drive is relatively short (approx. 4 hours), it stands out in my memory because of the scenery and grandeur [...]

Plans for starting the trip

| August 9, 2009

Looks like I’ll probably be leaving during Labor day weekend (September 5th). I’m hoping to bring a few people along for the first leg of my journey. Let me know if you’re interested in coming… I’ll be starting my trip by heading to Northwestern New Mexico to see Chaco Canyon, and then cross the border [...]