The original church was built in 1863, but destroyed by fire in 1926. This church constructed in 1927, with and addition in 1948, sits on the land of the original church. The sign was misleading, but the stop was interesting.
Back on the road, we booked on down Highway 285 heading north. From Saguach to Gunnison we passed through beautiful winding forest roads and entered into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison area. The Gunnison River is beautiful and opens up into the reservoir.
Back on the road, we booked on down Highway 285 heading north. From Saguach to Gunnison we passed through beautiful winding forest roads and entered into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison area. The Gunnison River is beautiful and opens up into the reservoir.
We met up with my nephew, Jeff, in Delta, CO before going in to Grand Junction to celebrate my great-niece’s 21st birthday and meet her new baby boy who was born on August 14. We had a great time at Liz and Ken’s (Dana’s Mom) and enjoyed a great barbeque dinner and birthday party. We had fun seeing great-niece Elizabeth, meeting her husband, Nick and their new baby, Cashtion. (Isn’t it always confusing trying to keep family sorted out?!!)
After dinner, cupcakes, and birthday presents were opened, Jeff and Dana’s son, Nathan, (my 5 year old great-nephew) rode back to Cedaredge with us in the RV. We had the best time and Nathan chattered the entire trip back!
We were beat and got parked for the night next door to Jeff and Dana. Sunday morning we had a shared breakfast before taking a long walk with Nathan and Penny. Nathan has quickly learned his way around his new town! He showed us where the horses and cows live and how to get to the “Go-Fer” gas station and convenience store! When we got back, we all hopped in their car and we got the complete tour including the lot where they are going to build their house and Nathan’s school. He was really excited to show us the playground equipment and where his kindergarten classroom is located. We headed into Delta and had Chinese food for lunch before returning to Cedaredge and afternoon rest time. Tobey took Nathan and Penny for another long walk before dinner. We barbequed and had fun sitting outside enjoying the beautiful Colorado evening.
Penny loved Nathan and they had fun playing ball in the yard before bedtime. She was the happiest dog getting to take several walks and he had a good time holding the leash. We said our goodnights and goodbyes about 7:30 so he had time for his bath and bedtime since he had school today and they get an early start in the morning.
9-8-2014
Tobey and I were up and on the road around 8:30, and heading north to I-70. We went back west so we could stop in Palisade at a winery then on to Rifle Falls State Park. I have wanted to camp here for a long time so we thought this would be a good opportunity to check it out. The campground is about 10 miles north of I-70 and the town of Rifle It is really pretty! This is our campsite.
We had lunch then took a hike to the falls and up to the falls overlook – about 2/3 mile round trip. The falls spill over a limestone cliff that geologists think may have formed in the waters of a beaver dam.
After dinner, cupcakes, and birthday presents were opened, Jeff and Dana’s son, Nathan, (my 5 year old great-nephew) rode back to Cedaredge with us in the RV. We had the best time and Nathan chattered the entire trip back!
We were beat and got parked for the night next door to Jeff and Dana. Sunday morning we had a shared breakfast before taking a long walk with Nathan and Penny. Nathan has quickly learned his way around his new town! He showed us where the horses and cows live and how to get to the “Go-Fer” gas station and convenience store! When we got back, we all hopped in their car and we got the complete tour including the lot where they are going to build their house and Nathan’s school. He was really excited to show us the playground equipment and where his kindergarten classroom is located. We headed into Delta and had Chinese food for lunch before returning to Cedaredge and afternoon rest time. Tobey took Nathan and Penny for another long walk before dinner. We barbequed and had fun sitting outside enjoying the beautiful Colorado evening.
Penny loved Nathan and they had fun playing ball in the yard before bedtime. She was the happiest dog getting to take several walks and he had a good time holding the leash. We said our goodnights and goodbyes about 7:30 so he had time for his bath and bedtime since he had school today and they get an early start in the morning.9-8-2014
Tobey and I were up and on the road around 8:30, and heading north to I-70. We went back west so we could stop in Palisade at a winery then on to Rifle Falls State Park. I have wanted to camp here for a long time so we thought this would be a good opportunity to check it out. The campground is about 10 miles north of I-70 and the town of Rifle It is really pretty! This is our campsite.
We had lunch then took a hike to the falls and up to the falls overlook – about 2/3 mile round trip. The falls spill over a limestone cliff that geologists think may have formed in the waters of a beaver dam.
In 1910, the town of Rifle built the Rifle Hydroelectric Plant at the falls which changed the creek’s natural flow from one wide waterfall into three falls that are there today. We hiked to the overlook then back down.
There are several limestone caves in the cliffs under the falls including a 90-foot room!
There are several limestone caves in the cliffs under the falls including a 90-foot room!
The large room looked like they had carved out benches where they might give ranger talks, but we couldn’t see any signs about it. Penny did get a chance to swim a little, but the water was quite swift so it was good she was wearing a harness so we could “reel her in”!
We played cards and relaxed tonight. Maybe a small hike in the morning before we have to hit the road for home.
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