Labor of Love for Labor Day Weekend

Tomorrow I depart for Craig, Colorado for my first visit.  A small town located in the northwestern region of the state between Steamboat Springs and Dinosaur National Monument near the Utah border.  Basic research has highlighted this town is not only bathed in cowboy and outlaw folklore but also offers the outdoor adventurist, archaeologist, and geologist points of interest.  From the Yampa Valley Trail that travels 100 miles into the desert, the largest heard of wild horses in Colorado, to a mapped journey that claims to travel 65 million years in 65 miles it seems that Craig will be a perfect destination for the Traveling Wingo.  If anyone knows of local spots (trails, restaurants, must-see sites, etc.) please leave a comment below and I'll check them out.  Otherwise, safe travels this long weekend to all my adventure bohemians! 

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  1. UnknownSeptember 2, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    Great idea Tracie!!! looking forward to reading about your adventures!! Adventurous travels!! Jorge

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  2. UnknownSeptember 3, 2016 at 7:21 AM

    Love this blog!! I will love reading ur adventures bc I know u have a lot and a wide range of them! Enjoy them and I will be ready to hear them! Love them to sis! Tiffany

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