Traveling Cargopants

A journey into the west, the self, and beyond

Orvis Hot Springs and Ouray

Hargobind | June 17, 2010

Pictures and fun things to do in Ouray, Colorado.

Grand Junction to Ridgway + Orvis Hot Springs

Hargobind | May 17, 2010

After passing through the town of Glenwood Springs, we stopped for the night in Grand Junction where we couch surfed with Jana (and her cats). What a fun and welcoming experience into a home filled with so much love, laughter, eastern philosophy and meditation (…and the list goes on). Although we only had a couple [...]

Glenwood Springs

Hargobind | 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 [...]

San Luis Valley

Hargobind | October 20, 2009

Heading North from Ojo Caliente, I followed Highway 285 leading through the San Luis Valley up into south-central Colorado. My next stop was the Great Sand Dunes National Park which is amazing sight to see! The sand dunes rise up to 750 feet from the valley floor, and are visually complimented by the contrasting majestic [...]

Heading South to get North

Hargobind | October 19, 2009

After Mesa Verde, I drove back to Durango and spent a few great days with Kundalini Kirsten and her great husband and super-sweet daughter. They have an apple tree next to their cabin where they pick fresh fruit and turn it into delicious treats. I was gifted with some out-of-this-world, homemade apple butter that I [...]

Plans for starting the trip

Hargobind | 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 into [...]