(10-18-2026 08:34 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(10-18-2026 12:05 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  

(10-17-2026 06:40 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Change of plans. Too much wind, cold nights, and curvy roads from Hot Springs SD to Moab, UT.

Instead, I'm going to drop straight south through Denver to Albuquerque NM, then cut west to Petrified Forest NP, then to Sedona, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, up to Page AZ (slot canyons) to the Mighty 5 in Utah, then back home.

Headed to Crazy Horse tomorrow, then The Mammoth Site, spending Sunday night in Hot Springs SD, then off to the south, thank goodness.

If you are coming down 25 there are some cool places in northern new Mexico. Capulin Volcano National Monument is east of 25, you would want to drop your trailer and take the truck up to the top.

Cimarron, Eagle Nest, and Angel Fire are all cool towns. The St. James in Cimarron is a cool lunch stop with a ton of history. If you were ever a boy scout Philmont with their scouting museum is right there.

Thanks, E. They all sound interesting, but I'm working on a short time frame to be back in Memphis before Thanksgiving, especially since I want to visit Petrified Forest, Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, slot canyons near Page, and most of the Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah, plus maybe Phoenix and the Texas Hill Country.

In less than 5 weeks. But I really appreciate the input. Thanks.

Some things to think about:
Royal Gorge Bridge is pretty spectacular. Its a footbridge across the Colorado near Canon City (30 miles west of I-25 at Pueblo).

The Colorado Springs Zoo is great. It has one of the best giraffe exhibits in the world. Its pretty on that side of town.

And of course Pikes Peak is at Colorado Springs. There is an incline train up, so you could do that instead of taking the truck.

Maybe you will be heading back to Denver at some point on your journey. If so, these and the Denver National History Museum and Coors factory tour are very worthwhile.

I don't remember if you have been there before and its not doable with the trailer attached, but Rocky Mountain National Park west of Denver is my favorite national park.