Colorado National Monument

The Colorado National Monument at Fruita, CO (near Grand Junction) is a favorite stopping point as we head east. We stay at the Monument RV Park or the James M. Robb Colorado River State Park (they are accross the road from eachother and both have excellent amenities). We are passing through Fruita quickly this year, so some of the posted photos are from prior years.

Inside the State Park there is a bike/walking trail that runs parallel to the Colorado River.

We enjoy walking and bike riding along the river (it's relaxing to listen to the sound of flowing water and local birds). We also bike into town and up the hill to the monument entrance.

Fruita, CO is also "famous" for Miracle Mike aka Mike the Headless Chicken.

Do you recoginize the couple with Nancy (below)?

That is Graham Kerr, the Galloping Gourmet and his wife Treena. We had a marvelous time with them at Fruita and again Datota Ridge in Golden, CO during 2005.

Our campsite at Monument RV Park

Two years ago I biked to the top of the monument... it was gruelling.!