Driving the I-70 corridor, you can see several old mines. This is the Argo Mine in Idaho Springs.
I was coming home from a trip to my cabin and wasn't quite ready to return to 'real life.' This wasn't the first time I stopped to do a sketch before going home from a quiet weekend on my own.
There's a little rest stop in Idaho Springs which gives you a view of the mine. I've stopped at this rest stop several times since it has a bathroom and the fishing in the middle of town isn't bad. When there is traffic, this is a great spot if you have young kids or just need to stretch your legs.
