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.
The take U.S 6 North to Colorado 93, then Colorado Hwy 93 to Boulder (20 miles from Golden to Boulder) This trip should take about 2 to 2.5 hours. From Boulder to Denver, travel 30 miles (40 minutes) on U.S. Hwy 36. From Denver to Colorado Springs on I-25 is 70 miles, about 1.5 hours. So a one day drive-by round-trip would be 200 miles and five hours of in-traffic driving, leaving several hours for sightseeing.