Tim, Colorado Springs is about 130 miles from me via Interstate 25. You sure aren't spending much time in Colorado and that's too bad cause this is a great area and for most folks, very difficult to depart from. Wish you had more time in the area so we could venture down to the NRA Whittington Center, Raton, NM (just a half hour for me) and do a little shootin. Wow, Sept. 23 is just around the corner too. Since you are taking I-70 to get out here, be sure to check out your Colorado map and consider Limon, CO as the point to leave I-70 and take State route 24 right to Springs. It's a two lane highway with very little traffic (usually). If I can answer any questions about the area or help in ANY way (other than finance your fuel for the trip), do not hesitate to contact me. Blaster (Bob in So. CO)