Colorado Springs has lots of things to do. Only about 1 hour south of Denver, we decided to spend some there.
The Garden of the Gods is a national natural landmark full of big red rocks. The park has many hiking trails, mountain biking trails and horseback riding. The photo of the two big rocks with Delton are called the Siamese Twins. Many of the rocks have names depicting what they look like.While at the Siamese Twins, we had a beautiful view of Pikes Peak. See Joni standing in front of the small hole between the Twins. That's where you get an interesting view of Pikes Peak in the background. 
Many people enjoy rock climbing in this park. We saw quite a few of them. See the photo of the rock climber. He is a tiny speck in the middle of a big rock. Rock climbing is definitely not a sport we want to participate in.
Rock climbing is very dangerous and there have been fatal accidents in this park. Technical climbing is permitted with proper climbing equipment but you must register at the Visitors Center.
Another place we enjoyed visiting is called Seven Falls.. 
It's a group of seven small water falls that cascade down a beautiful mountain side. There are 224 steep steps to climb up to the top. Joni was a little uncomforable climbing up, but looking down is worse. 
She doesn't like heights. But she made it.
Also in the area are the
Manitou Cliff Dwellings 
at the foot of Pikes Peak.
They were built more
than 700 years ago. Alcoves in the rocks provided shelter from wind, rain and snow for the Anasazi American Indians.
You can walk through the "rooms" and travel through time and "feel" how these native Americans lived. 
It's a group of seven small water falls that cascade down a beautiful mountain side. There are 224 steep steps to climb up to the top. Joni was a little uncomforable climbing up, but looking down is worse. 
She doesn't like heights. But she made it.Also in the area are the
Manitou Cliff Dwellings 
at the foot of Pikes Peak.They were built more
than 700 years ago. Alcoves in the rocks provided shelter from wind, rain and snow for the Anasazi American Indians.
You can walk through the "rooms" and travel through time and "feel" how these native Americans lived. 
One evening we visited the Flying W Ranch and had a chuckwagon supper and way a western stage show. Pictured are the Flying W Wranglers performing their music and humor for all to enjoy. They are supposed to be the 2nd oldest cowboy band in the world.
In the past, we have gone to the Bar D Ranch in Durango which is also a chuckwagon supper and musical show. It is very similar. As a mater of fact, they sing a lot of the same songs with the same humor.
In the past, we have gone to the Bar D Ranch in Durango which is also a chuckwagon supper and musical show. It is very similar. As a mater of fact, they sing a lot of the same songs with the same humor.We've enjoyed our stay in Colorado Springs. Colorado is a state that has a lot of natural wonders and things to do and see. If you're trying to decide where you want to go on your next vacation, consider Colorado.
