trip in Sept/Oct

[kiwi]

I'm coming over in late sept and all oct
Landing in Denver , then thinking of going across the top of NM , back into Colorado on the Western side
Up to Wyoming and across through the Nth of Idaho and onto Spokane area
Will there be any road closures to look out for as i plan this trip
Sort of have been looking at Raton , Aztec , Mesa Verde , Durango , Grand Junction , Cody and then ? .planning to be in WA about the 15th
Going to Vermont on the 19th and NH about the 24th
Looking at the odd trail hike , wildlife and scenery , seeing people and their hounds would be a bonus
Any tips on things to see or do would be helpful

[driftwood blue]

In late Sept early Oct--
should not be too many closed roads-- Raton NM-- Be sure to take hwy 555 west of Raton early evening ---for wildlife viewing or about sunup- it goes through the Vermejo Park ranch-- Private Property-- but the chances of seeing lots of elk are real strong.. while working in that area a few years back it was very easy to see lots of Elk every evening just before sundown.. seen most of the bears early morning...only some from the RR tracks in the mid day time span.
-Raton NM-- at the Oasis cafe be sure and get a Red Chili burger and tell them to put Red Chili on the fries also!

another scenic drive that I enjoyed is in the Mora, NM area-- another is from Cimarron NM to Taos,Nm
being from Kansas those mountains were sure nice

when you leave Denver going south on I25 turn off at Walsenburg going west toward La Veta
Hwy 160 to Hwy 12 then go on Hwy 12 toward Trinidad thru the Stonewall country-- worth the trip!

[kiwi]

Thanks , Seeing some Elk and hearing them bugle is part of what i want to experience
Also thanks for the Cafe tip,
Stonewall country , sounds a better drive than the interstate
Cheers

[Unreal_tk]

Jackson hole, Wyoming was a grand view for me. McCall, idaho area is gorgeous as well.

[sheimer]

If your in the Cody area swing north and head up Chief Joseph highway and then stop in Cooke City for lunch and then head back down the beartooth highway and have dinner in Red Lodge. I'm just west of Red Lodge so let me know when your in the area. Take time to smell the roses!!!!!

Scott

[kiwi]

Thanks again , a good feed is a great way to end a good day

[kiwi]

McCall is actually my surname , i'll look it up and see on google
Thanks

[oswald]

If you go to Durango, CO take hwy 550 north out of town up to Silverton. Probably one of the most scenic rides in the lower 48.

[kiwi]

Thanks , looked that up , will be heading up there for sure

[kiwi]

These are pictures of myself and some of the dogs over the years, who knows we might walk past each other in the street soon, say hi if we do

[Bow]

looking forward to meeting you. ill have the hounds all tuned up and try to show you some bear.

[Big Horn Posse]

When you are in Cody head up the North Fork towards Yellowstone and stop into Crossed Sabres Ranch. I am the chef there and you will not have better food on your trip

[kiwi]

Just got back from having a hunt , plenty of snow , rivers are well flooded, Had a good run but we lost it in the river
Thanks everybody for responding

[kiwi]

Oswald & Big Horn Posse , i have sent a PM and not sure if it has gone through
let me know if you don't get it
I havea dvd for each of you and need an address
Thanks

[kiwi]

Been over and back home again.
Met some great people , and saw a pile of hounds, Had a great time
To all i met , Thanks for everything
Appreciated every minute with the hounds,
Durango to Silverton is a great drive, Unfortunately Chief Joeseph highway was closed and so was a couple roads in Yellowstone
Saw a good Elk alive and a real goodun dead in the back of a truck.
A grizzly bear , and lots of other critters
It's a great country you have there
I'll be back