Roadside Spring
Leaving Cripple Creek I was intentionally looking for this roadside spring. A friend of mine photographed it (much better than me) and I wanted to try also. I was surprised when I finally found it. There were multiple cars parked along the road all with people waiting to fill water bottles. Not to be left out I did too. The water was ice cold and wonderful. It was such a treat.
Gunshot Start!
Donkey Derby begins with a gunshot start. As you can imagine the donkeys take off running. Trouble is, part of the race includes stopping at station along the way to pick up supplies and then starting again. Sometimes the donkeys even play along and sometimes, well they do as they please!
Donkeys have always been a large part of Cripple Creek’s history. Today they can be found roaming the hills, wild and free. Each year the City holds Donkey Derby Days in celebration of the important part the Donkeys played. I enjoy watching these cute creatures. Visit the Cripple Creek Website
Historic Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek General Store
Clowns and Kilts
Colorado High ~ Rocky Mountain Road Trip
Ah! A site to behold, the snow-capped Rocky Mountains!
Donkey Derby Station
The Donkey Derby is a race where teams run (hopefully) with their donkey through various stations. For instance the first station they stop, get their designated bags of gold for the donkey to carry then run to the next station for another task. It’s funny to watch. The race begins with a gunshot into the air, jolting the donkeys into a sprint, then having the teams work to stop and start them again at the various stations. It’s hard work for the teams and great old-time entertainment for the spectators.
I Hear What You Say!
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