I had a closing yesterday in Divide, Colorado, located in Teller county, not far from Woodland Park.  After the closing experience I had last week in another part of Teller County (Florissant), I decided that I would use GPS for this trip as well, although it wasn't necessary.  If you're heading west on Highway 24 from Colorado Springs, you can't miss the turn into the location.  It is well marked with a sign that reads: 'Sherwood Forest Estates'.

When you make the turn, you will be on a paved road, but not for long.  After about a mile the rest of the roads are dirt roads.  And as the name suggests, there is a vast area of forest here. 

Something else that you might expect from a place that calls itself 'Sherwood Forest' is that the names of the roads are named after characters from the Robin Hood tale. 

For example, there is a 'Maid Marian Drive', 'Friar Tuck Drive', 'Little John Lane', ... just to name a few. And of course Sherwood Forest wouldn't be complete without a 'Robin Hood Drive'.

Divide, Colorado isn't just forest.  You also have a fantastic view of the mountains, still covered with snow. 

Divide is situated at over 9,000 feet elevation, so this view of snow-capped mountains is one that will last for a while.

I arrived in Divide about 15 minutes before the closing and just drove around, admiring the scenery.  It's days like this that make me glad that I'm a notary signing agent.  I get to see so many different parts of Colorado, and am able to mix business with pleasure. 

It's time for me to head on down the road to the borrower's home. 

I wish I could drive around a while longer, but I've got a closing to do.