June 21: Golden, Colorado (just west 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.

Loveland Pass

When traveling west on I-70 as you near the Continental Divide and Eisenhower Tunnel you will see exit 216 that will take you to US-6 and Loveland Pass. As you exit I-70 onto US-6 you will see the Loveland Basin ski area.

Loveland Basin and Loveland Ski Area

You will find Loveland Basin and Loveland Ski Area at exit 216 on I-70 where US-6 heads up and over Loveland Pass.

US 6 near Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Arapahoe Basin ski area on the western side of Loveland Pass on US-6.

We are east bound on US-6 heading toward Loveland Pass, but first we have to get above the tree line.

US 6 eastbound near the Continental Divide at Loveland Pass

Oversize loads can not get through Eisenhower tunnel on I-70 because of the 13'6" height restriction. Oversize loads have to exit I-70 and bypass Eisenhower Tunnel on US 6 that traverses Loveland Pass.

It is an exciting detour for these big-rig jockeys.

They gear down moving at less than 10-mph up and down the pass.

This trucker wasn't taking any chances with his giant load.

US 6 near the Continental Divide at Loveland Pass

Note that we are approaching the timberline so we are probably above 9,000 feet at this point.

Teens frolicing on the Continental Divide at Loveland Pass

At the summit we watch as this group of teens frolic on the trail along the summit of Loveland Pass.

Continental Divide Highway US 6

This is the Continental Divide at Loveland Pass on US-6.

Joyce is happy today.

We are on the "inside" of the road and the other side is having to continuously worry about there not being any guard rails.

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 ** Loveland Pass on I-70 ** Eisenhower Tunnel on I-70 ** Colorado Ski Areas

Oversize Loads on US-6 ** I-70 West of Denver ** Clear Creek Water Sports Golden, Colorado