After Blue Lake in Cucharra, CO, go to Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, CO (2,781 miles). Two nights here. These dunes are so cool, nestled against 14,000 foot peaks they look paltry at the highest 750 feet. Climbing them isn't so easy as it might appear.
To Taos, just drove through, then Santa Fe (2,984 miles). City. One night.
To Durango, CO (3,240 miles) through the most beautiful road, route 84 from New Mexico through Chromo back into Colorado. I loved this area, the mixture of the New Mexico red rock cliffs meshing into the greens and yellows of Colorado, spectacular and different at every point. Durango, very cool town, saw the Cowboy Gathering and met one live 'n in person. Yep, got appropriate Western hats. Stayed three nights.
Tried to go to Mesa Verde (30 minutes from Durango), instead took the scenic route. Took two full days. Fabulously beautiful road, constantly changed through the whole loop. Stayed one night in Ouray (3,319 miles), unbelievable peaks closely surrounding it. Passed through old mining town Silverton. Passed beautiful Red Mountains, snow-covered.
To Mesa Verde National Park (3,464 miles), finally made it. Left the green mountains behind, now more in reds, beiges and dark greens. The road through Mesa Verde is carved and looped along the top of the mountains, great for the Vespa!
To Canyon de Chelly, Chinle, Arizona. Now, Oct. 12, staying by the canyon in the Navajo (Dine) nation with Howard at Spider Rock campground. Great dogs follow us on our canyon hikes.
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