When Alan and I left Ridgway State Park, we made our way back to Interstate 70 and headed east through the Rockies. We’ve crossed this magnificent mountain range many times, but one particular crossing stands out in my mind. It was late March of 2017, and Alan and I had just purchased the Creek Side in Everett, Washington. We were on our way home with our brand new travel trailer, and it was snowing on Interstate 70 in Colorado by the time we hit the Eisenhower Tunnel (elevation: 11,000'+). I still remember how bad the trailer looked covered in snow and mud. What a mess! This time around, we had a blue sky day that allowed us to relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. We arrived at Inlet Bay Campground on Horsetooth Reservoir just outside of Fort Collins, Colorado, on Tuesday afternoon, excitedly anticipating the arrival of long-time friends who had booked sites just down the loop road from us.
