• Colorado,  Hiking,  Kids,  Off Road Trips,  Playgrounds,  Trips

    COLORADO AND UTAH TRIPโ€“ DAY 7

    Day 7 of our trip found us at Bob’s place again for breakfast before we headed out to drive the Hagerman Pass Trail. The trail starts just outside Leadville and crosses the divide towards Basalt. The road mostly follows an old railroad grade including the remains of a train tunnel. The tunnel was completed in 1885 to cross the continental divide between Leadville and Aspen. At one time, a massive wooden trestle was located near the tunnel to switchback trains…

  • Illinois,  Playgrounds,  Trips

    Boo Castle Park

    After hiking the Nature Trail at Giant City State Park, we stopped by Boo Memorial Castle Park near Carbondale IL. The park was created in memory of a boy who loved Dungeons & Dragons. This privately owned park is free and open to the public to visit. Donations are encouraged to help maintain the park. The park features beautiful gardens, statues, and a huge castle playground. We were completely blown away at how nicely maintained and well made this park…