When everyone at Ponderosa found out we were going to Mount Evans thay said we had to eat at Beau Jo's in Idaho Springs and have one of their famous Colorado Mountain Pies (pizza). Pizza is sold by the pound. Your choices include 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 pound pies. The pizza below is a 5 pounder. Although the crust on the bottom is normal, the crust on the edge is about as big around as a half dollar. The crust which can be white or wheat is sweet and is eaten with honey. Best pizza we have ever had.
The inside is decorateed in mining stuff. The picture on the right shows a shaft from the Phoenix mine.
Mount Evans is a few hundred feet higher than Pikes Peak but one thing that makes it unique is that the road to the summit is the highest paved highway in the United States. At right is one of the lakes you pass on the way to the top.
We were told that one frequently sees big horn sheep at the top. As you can see on the left, they appear to be people. On the top is also an observatory. This one was also the highest elevation.
We were told that one frequently sees big horn sheep at the top. As you can see on the left, they appear to be people. On the top is also an observatory. This one was also the highest elevation.
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