by Mike Rosso and Daniel Smith One of the joys of living in Central Colorado is the opportunity for adventurous day trips. Whether you live in Leadville, Westcliffe, Gunnison or here in Chaffee County, there are miles of scenic and historic drives one can take, see some amazing sites, and still make it home for dinner. One morning in mid-April, Daniel Smith, a semi-retired Front Range journalist and I hit the road, heading downriver along U.S. Hwy. 50 to Cañon City. Our goal was to do some research, shoot some photos, eat some local cuisine and explore roads we’d never ...
