June 22, 23 & 24th: Boulder, Colorado (northwest of Denver)

We are in Clear Creek City Park N39° 45.197' W105° 13.193 in Golden, Colorado. The campground is located on the south side of 10th street at the end of the road. Clear Creek City Campground is one of the nicest (location wise) campgrounds you can stay in (our opinion). located on Clear Creek 3-blocks from downtown Golden. They have paved interior roads with small backin sites (mature trees are so wonderful); 50-amps, water and sewer, $28.91 per-night 303-278-1437. There is a 2-week max stay before you have to leave the park and they do not take reservations.

Celestial Seasonings

We spent several days having fun in Boulder. One of the things we did there was take the Celestial Seasonings factory tour

The tour is informative and we got to sample many of their specialty teas plus they gave us samples to take home. It is a good tour and we recommend it. It is one of the better factory tours available.

Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art

Not far from Celestial Seasonings is the Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art. This museum houses on eof the nation's largest privately owned collections of Western art. Over 200 paintings and 80 bronzes depict the various themes of the genre: Indians, cowboys, desert and mountain landscapes, wildlife, scenes of pioneers and trappers, Indian guides, everyday ranch life and Western history. Ed Trumble, founder of Leanin' Tree, INc., has sustained a close relationship over many years as friend and publisher with all the Western artists represented in the collection.

Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art

One of the nice bronze pieces on display at Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art in Boulder, Colorado.

Bronze Cowboy on display at Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art

Many of you may be familiar with Leanin' Tree Cards which are sold at fashionable card shops nationwide. This is the place that produces those "fashionable" cards.

It looks like Joyce has finally captured herself a cowboy. I hope he has money. VBG

Andes flute musicians performing at Pearl Street Mall Boulder, Colorado

Joyce had read about Pearl Street open Mall that was supposed to be a nice place to visit. Her information was correct. Pearl Street Mall was an enjoyable experience complete with street performers. On the left is a music group playing Andes flute music like you might hear in Seattle, Victoria or Ketchican.

Mall area at Pearl Street Mall Boulder, Colorado

Mall area at Pearl Street Mall Boulder, Colorado.

Outdoor Divas a trendy store front in Pearl Street Mall

Trendy shops like this "Divas" were typical. This is the same Divas that we watched in the park back in Golden a week ago. Their advertisement says Climbing, Hiking, Biking, Running etc.,

Bronze Elk on display at Pearl Street Mall Boulder, Colorado

Golden isn't the only town in the area that sports a multitude of bronze statuary. This bronze elk was located in the Pearl Street Mall.

Here are some other Travel Adventures in this area that may interest you:

Golden, Colorado -- Kayaking Clear Creek in Golden, Colorado -- Golden Farmer's Market --

Hang Gliding on Lookout Mountain -- Buffalo Bill's Grave on Lookout Mountain -- Nature Center on Lookout Mountain

Evergreen, Colorado and Bear Creek scenic drive -- Dinosaur Ridge near Morrison, Colorado

Central City & Black Hawk, Colorado -- Mountain Goats of Mount Evans -- Clear Creek Canyon Scenic Drive

The Oh-My-God Road from Central City to Idaho Springs -- Boulder Canyon Scenic Drive -- Golden, Colorado

Evergreen, Colorado -- Kayaking fun in Clear Creek Golden, Colorado -- Mount Evans Scenic Drive -- Lookout Mountain

Summit Lake on Mount Evans