I appreciate all of the fantastic ideas!! I am now convinced that the D&S Museum will be worth the drive, as long as we throw in a good part of the day at Mesa Verde, with a healthy dose of Galloping Goose on top!! And who knows, maybe I will get lucky and be in the right place at the right time to meet some of the local folks I see posting on here all the time. While this trip for me has been in the planning stages for a very long time, is really important for me and my mom, and is a huge disappointment that we can't ride the D&S train, the MOST important and critical part of all of this is the safety and well-being of all those being effected by the fire. Please know there are thoughts and prayers coming your way from over here on the East Coast.