Colorado Vacation - 2004

 

Day 5 -  Another Short (1/2) Day Trip

Monday, August 30th

Cascade Falls, St. Elmo Ghost Town, Leadville

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Monday we decided to run up to the little ghost town of St. Elmo. Even though we have been there more times than we can count, this trip never gets old. St. Elmo is considered to be the best preserved ghost town in the Rockies. One trip, and you will understand why. The number of original buildings and the feel of the entire site will transport you back in time. The Town Hall and two other buildings were destroyed by fire in April of 2002. They are now trying to raise funds to rebuild the hall.

Also went to Leadville for lunch, sightseeing and shopping. Didn't take pictures in Leadville, we already have some from previous visits. 

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My Intrepid in the pull out for Cascade Falls. Not a bad backdrop either, eh? Cascade Falls
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My wife sitting next to the falls Another shot of Cascade Falls

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Original mill foundation just as you enter the town of St. Elmo. St. Elmo General Store, in the orginal Miners Exchange building. They also offer antiques, t shirts, atv rentals and a one room cabin. Please support this long time local business. 

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Looking down main street in Elmo Better picture of the buildings at the end of the row of the last shot
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Another shot of the same buildings, showing the backdrop surrounding the entire town. Restored cabin at the end of town.