A layer of mucus along the inner walls of the stomach is vital to protect the cell linings of that organ from the highly acidic environment within it. Mucus is not digested in the intestinal tract. Mucus is also secreted from glands within the rectum due to stimulation of the mucous membrane within.
The distance between Canon City and Colorado Springs in a straight line is 36 miles or 57.92 Kilometers.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado is approximately 157 miles Northwest of Denver or an easy 3 hour drive. Take I 70 West through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorne, Exit 205 (67 miles). At the exit, follow CO 9 North towards Kremmling (37 miles). In Kremmling, head West along US 40 to Steamboat Springs (53 miles).