this is sweet to see these copnnections being made here in cyber land.. I do not live on your route, (I am near the feather river canyon near the highway 70 that runs thru California.) but have had great memories while travelling in those areas.. one of my favorite places on the planet is above grand junction-- Grand Mesa- the mesa lakes resort is a funky place with old log cabins, many lakes (300 in the area) elk, muskrats, beaver, etc. and fishing..it is within 20 miles of grand junction, i think, and i always try to stay there if i am passing thru western colorado--be careful though I hear there are fires threatening the area-esp. that town with the hot springs in colorado--don't remember the name- Idaho springs? oh yes, a trip to the old atlas reveals it is Glenwood springs. happy trails. be safe...Laurel p.s. if anyone is in my area, i host an open mike at Scooter's Cafe near Jarbo Gap, on wed. nights 7-10 on hiwy 70 between quincy & oroville.