Our Favorite Colorado Attraction Garden of the Gods Striking red monoliths rise into the air from the valley floor. Wildlife browse among the scrub. Over each vista, amazing views await. The Garden of the Gods lives up to its name. We have lived in and traveled throughout Colorado. Picturesque scenes cover the Rocky Mountain State. […]
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Pagosa Springs A Pleasant Spot to Warm Up in the Colorado Rockies Southern Colorado Rockies High in the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado, hot sulfur springs bubble to the surface. The small resort town of Pagosa Springs sprung from these. With an elevation above 7000 feet, nights are cool and winters are long. The hot […]
10 Reasons to Run American Discovery Trail Marathon
10 Reasons to Run the American Discovery Trail Marathon The American Discovery Trail Marathon is my favorite marathon up to date. Held in Colorado Springs, Colorado along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains on Labor Day each year, I can find nothing negative to say about this race. It is a point to point […]
A Drive Through Middle America Part 2
A Drive Through Middle America Part 2 Kansas City to the Grand Canyon In A Drive Through Middle America Part 1, we began in the heartland at Cincinnati, Ohio and traveled to Kansas City, Missouri. Today, in A Drive Through Middle America Part 2, we will cruise across Kansas into Colorado, over the Rockies, past […]
Four of the Best Places to View Wildlife in the United States
Four of the Best Places to View Wildlife in the United States “Oh, give me a home Where the buffalo roam And the deer and the antelope play.” The United States is home to many unique animals: herd animals, predators, cute fuzzies, fowl, and more. With such a vast country, many Americans will go their […]
Day Trips from Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado is a great family travel destination with loads of activities to keep you entertained. Click on the link and read “Colorado Springs Must See List” for in-town activities. There are also several options for easy day trips from Colorado Springs that allow you to further explore the mountains and high desert. Here […]
Colorado Springs Must See List
Colorado Springs, Colorado located at the base of Pike’s Peak on the front range of the Rocky Mountains about an hour south of Denver is a wonderful vacation destination. The beauty of the mountains and the one of a kind attractions make this a must see town. Below are the sites in Colorado Springs […]