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The Old West in Colorado

March 4th, 2009 No comments

Ever wanted to go back to the Ol’ West and experience what it was like during the time of gun duels, cowboy hats and ‘purdy’ salons? Then come to the ol’ frontier town of Buckskin Joe! Where guns and hats rule the arid area, and where the past meets the present, all in one place!

The whole area is themed during the time of the Wild West. You have railways, gun fights, gift shops (okay, so this one ain’t that Wild yet) and a town of terror. The town of terror is probably the most famous of the attractions, bringing in at least most of the visitors into the area.

The railway dubbed the ‘Royal Gorge Scenic Railway’ was created in 1957 by the local Canon City Entrepreneur, for use in the gorge. 50 years thereafter, it still is the most used and most affordable way to travel around the area. The trains run over wooden trestles, with power able to carry at least six cars behind it.

The frontier town itself is one big attraction in itself. Everyday, at least a few ‘gunfights’ occur, which adds to the authenticity. The buildings aren’t to be shy about either, they have that realism that screams ‘Wild!’ It’s all spirit!

The town boasts it’s specialty when it comes to food. Buffalo burgers! Honestly, one could never say they’ve been here unless they have had a taste of the town’s other ‘red meat’. They really don’t have a big size for the burger’s meat, but the taste is filling and the meat isn’t half-bad. The buffalo may not appeal for most people, so they also have meatless buffalo burgers for the vegans and those who just want a light feeling of what the essence of buffalo is all about.

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Craters Of The Moon National Preserve, Idaho

February 22nd, 2009 1 comment

Craters of the Moon is a national preserve located in the state of Idaho, near the central plains. Nearest town across the area is Arco, who benefits from the tourism of this area. Craters of the Moon is aptly named because of the volcanic activity that had resulted in the area in the past and had created a flood basalt area that mimics the landscape of the moon.

It has about three major plains, all lying along the Great Rift of Idaho, another spectacular natural monument. The Great Rift is a good example of open rift cracks that appear around the world, Idaho’s being one of the most deepest of the known cracks. The area boasts of a lot of natural formations like tree molds (happens when lava cools down but burns the tree inside, forming a mold-like cavity), lava tubes (a lava cave) and many more.

It was of 1924 that President Coolidge proclaimed the area a protected zone. Inns and cabins were created and the area started to take shape. Soon thereafter, the park was expanded until the National Wilderness Preservation System had finally declared its protection over the mentioned area.

The park was also used by NASA, for training in collection of rock samples. It was later found out by the astronauts that the differing terrains (that of the moon and of the park) were totally different. Still, the name stuck thereafter, and no attempts to change it were made.

There are numerous sights to see, one of which is Kings Bowl Lava Field, which formed after the eruption of a lava tube touching groundwater. It’s quite large and hard not to notice. Others near the area are explosion pits, lava lakes, squeeze-ups, mounds and ash blankets.

Idaho hosts a wonderful natural monument, so why not try and give it a visit?

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Lava Park With The Face Of The Moon

February 18th, 2009 No comments

Craters of the Moon is a national preserve located in the state of Idaho, near the central plains. Nearest town across the area is Arco, who benefits from the tourism of this area. Craters of the Moon is aptly named because of the volcanic activity that had resulted in the area in the past and had created a flood basalt area that mimics the landscape of the moon.

It has about three major plains, all lying along the Great Rift of Idaho, another spectacular natural monument. The Great Rift is an example of open rift cracks that appear around the world, Idaho’s being one of the most deepest of the known cracks. The area boasts of a lot of natural formations like tree molds (happens when lava cools down but burns the tree inside, forming a mold-like cavity), lava tubes (a lava cave) and many more.

It was of 1924 that President Coolidge proclaimed the area a protected zone. Amenities and lodging was created and the area started to take shape. Soon thereafter, the park was expanded until the National Wilderness Preservation System had finally declared its protection over the area.

The park was also used by NASA, for training in collection of rock samples. It was later found out by the astronauts that the two terrains (that of the moon and of the park) were totally different. Still, the name stuck, and no attempts to change it were made.

There are numerous sights to see, one of which is Kings Bowl Lava Field, which formed after the eruption of a lava tube touching groundwater. It’s quite large and hard not to notice. Others near the area are explosion pits, lava lakes, squeeze-ups, mounds and ash blankets.

Idaho hosts an exciting natural monument, so why not try and give it a visit?

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