To Salida?

July 16, 2010 We left Gunnison today headed for Salida. Big mistake trying to find a camping spot on a Friday! We crossed the Continental Divide twice, traversed portions of at least four National Forests, drove over 300 miles, and could not find a vacant campsite. Well, there were a few available, but they were the ones without a single shade tree - tent camping in 100 degree heat is not for wimps like us. The plan was to camp near Salida and fish the Arkansas headwaters. Ended up staying in the Glenwood Springs Motor Inn, many miles away. After 10 hours on the road we were content to find a place to shower, sleep, and eat, and head out the next day to find a camping spot.