Leadville thru Royal Gorge, Co
Picture Set [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]
The source of the Arkansas River is the junction of the Tennessee Creek and the Little
Arkansas just outside of Leadville, Co, I thought. Going south on Colorado Hwy 91 from
I-70 I was looking for a spot where the Little Arkansas crossed the highway. But instead
I encountered an Arkansas sign. The Colorado Highway Department says this is the Arkansas.
Good enough for me. The Arkansas begins in these mountains about 10 miles north of Leadville.
The river crossing the highway by the Arkansas sign.
About a half mile downstream from here, the Tennessee Creek enters the Arkansas.
The confluence of the two is on private property; I made no attempt to get closer.
Leadville owes its existence to the mining industry. The National Mining Hall of Fame and
Museum depicts Leadville's history, as well as, honoring the mining industry.
A model of the Robert E. Lee Mine in Leadville around 1870.
One of the displays in a mock mine.
One of the displays of lamps/lanterns used in mines. I should have looked for a carbide lamp
like the one Dad had at home, but I didn't think about.
Another area displayed work by some artist on mining scenes. Some may not have been that accurate.
Riverside park in Buena Vista, Co.
There were multiple landings for river rafting. They must be a collaboration between the State of
Colorado and multiple U.S. agencies.
The Arkansas Headwaters State Park Visitor Center is located in Salida, Co. I asked someone at the
information desk about the source. She stated office personnel were talking about that a few days
ago; she had no definite answer. While walking around, there were police, firemen, etc
on a bridge. It seems some rafters hit the bridge, no one was injuried. A little later I overheard
a lady telling a friend - It wasn't tourists, it was a couple of local idiots.
Water powered analog clock at entrance of Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.
A picture taken as I walked across the bridge. The bridge is the highest suspension bridge in the
world. The river is 1053 feet below; the bridge was built in 1929.
A view of the bridge from the aerial tram.
Along the wall near the bottom of gorge wall is the remains of a wooden aquaduct. At one
time it provided water to Canon City. Don't know why they needed water from upriver.
A view of the incline railway from the bottom of the gorge.
Old West Town attraction at the Royal Gorge Park.
A ram at the park's zoo.
Picture Set [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]
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