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5 hours ago, Mike and Carol said:

Ridgway State Park, CO just a couple of weeks ago.  Warm days but overnight lows around 50, good sleeping weather.  Visited Ouray (30 minutes away) and Telluride (50 minutes away).  There are several campgrounds in the park, FHU to no HU, depends on what you want.

 

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Ouray Main Street.

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Telluride.

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Looks fabulous and I love the town, so cute! 

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6 hours ago, Mike and Carol said:

Ridgway State Park, CO just a couple of weeks ago.  Warm days but overnight lows around 50, good sleeping weather.  Visited Ouray (30 minutes away) and Telluride (50 minutes away).  There are several campgrounds in the park, FHU to no HU, depends on what you want.

 

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Ouray Main Street.

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Telluride.

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 Mike,

Great photos we are really looking forward to a Colorado trip!

Thanks for posting!

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The road from Silverton to Ouray  is called the million dollar highway. It's a bit scary,,but doable. (I'm the big chicken in the group. Height and motion sickness challenged, all of which apply. I made it. Nuff said. Both apply here in spades.)

In good weather, it's not a bad drive.  And, extremely beautiful.  

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9 hours ago, SeaDawg said:

The road from Silverton to Ouray  is called the million dollar highway. It's a bit scary,,but doable. (I'm the big chicken in the group. Height and motion sickness challenged, all of which apply. I made it. Nuff said. Both apply here in spades.)

In good weather, it's not a bad drive.  And, extremely beautiful.  

We’ve done highway 550 twice now from Montrose to Durango, towing.  The first time was in mid-September and we had snow and/or rain at the higher elevations.  It is exhilarating and beautiful at the same time.  Many areas with no guardrail on the outside with a sheer drop off.  We plan on going back next summer.  The heat in south Texas is getting more undesirable every year and the cool mountain evenings and mornings are so pleasant.  Mike

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We camped at State Forest State Park, Colorado a couple of weeks ago.  It’s the largest state park in Colorado with multiple campgrounds and lots of dispersed sites.  It’s just north of Rocky Mountain National Park and east of Steamboat Springs, so all the sites are at elevation.  There is one campground that has 30a electric hookups, we didn’t see it so can’t comment.  Our site was at 9,100’ and except for one night of torrential rain the weather was great, highs in the upper 70s and lows in the high 30s.  All propane appliances worked as they should (furnace, hot water tank, cook top and Weber grill).

 

State Forest State Park is in Routt National Forest.  This is about 20 miles from our campsite.

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This is in Bockman campground.  9,100+ feet elevation.  Dry camping but there were a couple of well maintained vault toilets.

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The Weber fired right up despite the elevation.  Steaks in the Rockies can’t be beat.  Orvis flannel required.

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This lake (can’t remember the name) was just a few miles from our site.  There were a dozen or so camping sites around the lake, well spaced.  I wish I would have done more research as they looked very nice.

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Still a little snow up there.

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Carol got good use of her flannel as well.  Beats south Texas summer heat!!

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29 minutes ago, Mike and Carol said:

We camped at State Forest State Park, Colorado a couple of weeks ago.  It’s the largest state park in Colorado with multiple campgrounds and lots of dispersed sites.  It’s just north of Rocky Mountain National Park and east of Steamboat Springs, so all the sites are at elevation.  There is one campground that has 30a electric hookups, we didn’t see it so can’t comment.  Our site was at 9,100’ and except for one night of torrential rain the weather was great, highs in the upper 70s and lows in the high 30s.  All propane appliances worked as they should (furnace, hot water tank, cook top and Weber grill).

 

State Forest State Park is in Routt National Forest.  This is about 20 miles from our campsite.

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This is in Bockman campground.  9,100+ feet elevation.  Dry camping but there were a couple of well maintained vault toilets.

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The Weber fired right up despite the elevation.  Steaks in the Rockies can’t be beat.  Orvis flannel required.

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This lake (can’t remember the name) was just a few miles from our site.  There were a dozen or so camping sites around the lake, well spaced.  I wish I would have done more research as they looked very nice.

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Still a little snow up there.

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Carol got good use of her flannel as well.  Beats south Texas summer heat!!

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Mike,

Wow! You and Carol are living the dream! Thank you for your inspiration to travel and sharing your adventures. Your photos and write ups really have us dialed in on spending time in Colorado. Kathy and I love it that you actually post up while your camping! Keep the photos coming! We really enjoyed dinner at Crawmama’s and finally meeting you both at the last Rally. Those steaks look amazing! Keep up the posts!
Safe Travels,
David & Kathy

 

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Just returned from a trip up to the Seely-Swan River Valley and Flathead Valley here in Montana. Had a great trip, no problem getting campsites without RSVP's but each campground did fill up all but one night. We Kayaked 4 of the local lakes, rode our bikes on a 28 mile loop within Flathead Valley and did a few hikes in the area the most grueling being up to Strawberry Lake in the Flathead NF, steep switchbacks would be an understatement.

Below are a few iPhone snapshots from the trip. Thanks for looking.

Campsite at Harpers Lake

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Kayaking on Harpers Lake

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Hike to Morrell Falls

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kayaking Holland Lake

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View of Swan Lake

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Kayaking Swan Lake at the National Wildlife Refugee

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Strawberry Lake, Flathead NF

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Kayaking Echo Lake, Swan Range in the background

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21 hours ago, Patriot said:

Thank you for your inspiration to travel and sharing your adventures. Your photos and write ups really have us dialed in on spending time in Colorado. Kathy and I love it that you actually post up while your camping! Keep the photos coming!

Thanks, David.  We’ve learned a lot about where to camp from others on the forum.  We’ve been to some obscure camping locations based on other Oliver owners experiences so we’re always ready to reciprocate!  Look forward to seeing you and Kathy at the next rally or before!  Mike

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On 7/27/2022 at 4:07 PM, routlaw said:

Just returned from a trip up to the Seely-Swan River Valley and Flathead Valley here in Montana. Had a great trip, no problem getting campsites without RSVP's but each campground did fill up all but one night. We Kayaked 4 of the local lakes, rode our bikes on a 28 mile loop within Flathead Valley and did a few hikes in the area the most grueling being up to Strawberry Lake in the Flathead NF, steep switchbacks would be an understatement.

Below are a few iPhone snapshots from the trip. Thanks for looking.

Campsite at Harpers Lake

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Kayaking on Harpers Lake

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Hike to Morrell Falls

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kayaking Holland Lake

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View of Swan Lake

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Kayaking Swan Lake at the National Wildlife Refugee

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Strawberry Lake, Flathead NF

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Kayaking Echo Lake, Swan Range in the background

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Those are beautiful pics and LOVE THOSE kayaks!

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Thanks @Dave and Kimberly , the Kayaks are Old Town Cayuga (rotomold) 13 footers so they cut through the water nicely still do not hold a candle to a well made FG or Kevlar. We were once out with some people who had a 17 foot tandem FG very thin, narrow, sleek and light weight. The couple would flawlessly perform 3-4 strokes and they were gone. It was quite amazing to watch.

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My brother reworked a vintage Old Town canoe. (1920s?)

Beautiful. 

 

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Mike please forgive me for being off topic.

If  there is a Michigan Ollie or Fiberglass gathering next year, we would interested in attending.

We enjoyed our camping trip to the Straits Campground SP MI, visited Macinac Island during that trip.

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I'd be up for a N MI rally, especially if we can do it on Mackinac Island.  Would be fun to hitch a team up to the Ollie, driving from the doghouse with my feet in the front storage tray.  What could go wrong?.  😜. Watch out for the road apples!

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We just returned from camping at Mt. Pisgah NC on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 

Another Ollie was there, too. Met Lee, owner of #82 LE2, very fine person. We had some great conversations, too!

We trailered our motorcycle with the Tacoma and had some fine two-up BRP rides. Also had breakfast one morning at the Mt. Pisgah restaurant. 👍

Already planning another trip to the BRP at one of the lower elevation campgrounds for next month!

Great Trip!!!!! 🙂

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Trip to Doughton Park Campground  NC on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  First camping trip to Doughton Park. Cost is $10 per night with the geezer card.
 

All of the campground roads are paved. There’s no water or electricity at the campsites and their restrooms don’t have showers. 

They have a uphill dump station that makes dumping Ollie easy. When filling the fresh water tank could only fill to 70% due to grade at fill area.

They have plenty of hiking trails. The picnic area was a beautiful place, especially for sunsets.

We will be visiting again. 

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Those photos are calendar worthy, @rideandfly.  That's pretty close to Galax Va, right, but still in NC?  (Crooked road, music center, etc.)

We're going to have to check that out! Thanks!

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1 hour ago, SeaDawg said:

Those photos are calendar worthy, @rideandfly.  That's pretty close to Galax Va, right, but still in NC?  (Crooked road, music center, etc.)

We're going to have to check that out! Thanks!

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Yes, still in NC, but not far from music center in Va on the BRP.

That’s what we like about camping on the BRP, if you don’t go hiking, a drive on the BRP always works.  
 

There’s a a detour around a bridge on the BRP at Rt 18. We drove through Elkins on Rt 21 to the BRP to Doughton Park.

After crossing into Va on the BRP.

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Ok, that last pic of the low bridge makes me anxious. we don't really have those things out west. once i start going on longer trips that take me to the east coast, i'm sure i'll encounter those and hopefully not ruin my Ollie!!

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@Cameron, you won't ruin your Ollie. We've driven the entirety of the brp, and many parts ,many times. Come east and enjoy our beautiful country here, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

It's the sunblocker fifth wheels who may have issues.

Another beautiful thing about owning an Ollie. 

To ease your mind:

https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/tunnels/

https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/tunnel-heights.htm#:~:text=Low Clearance,while staying in your lane.

It is good to check ahead. Every year, at various times, there are closures for repairs. But, you can get on and off the bpr, and the Shenandoah, to access local highways.

Enjoy the ride. Its amazing. Our camping property is 20 minutes each way from two entrances to the brp. It's a lovely drive, and we'll sometimes just hop on for a stretch to see what's going on, in various seasons.

I feel blessed.

 

 

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1 hour ago, rideandfly said:

Thanks!

Yes, still in NC, but not far from music center in Va on the BRP.

That’s what we like about camping on the BRP, if you don’t go hiking, a drive on the BRP always works.  
 

There’s a a detour around a bridge on the BRP at Rt 18. We drove through Elkins on Rt 21 to the BRP to Doughton Park.

After crossing into Va on the BRP.

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Lucky us, full time or part time NC residents.  We don't have far to go, to feel so very, very far away...

Florida is my home, but my heart is always tugged back here to our mountain getaway.

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