Colorado Springs

[scattershot]

If you're still there, don't forget Cave of the Winds, 7 Falls, Van Briggle Pottery, Old Colorado City, and the Flying W Ranch for dinner one night. There's so much to see and do in the Springs that you'll need another vacation just to rest up!

Welcome to Colorado!

[jrgwdenner]

We are already discussing a return trip to Colorado Springs. For one this, this AF Academy campground is wonderful. There are trains nearby but they're not a problem. It's just a wonderful getaway on the edge of a very busy city. Today we drove to Cripple Creek which was a wonderful drive. In town there were strange little droppings on the ground that we didn't recognize. Glen inquired and found out that they are from wild burros who roam through the town. They are left over from the mining day, I think. I've never seen so many casinos in one little town.

Thanks for the recommendations, Scattershot.

[Mac]

Judy,

I'm glad you enjoyed the drive to Cripple Creek. It's beautiful in the fall when the Aspen start turning. Next weekend we're going there and taking my mom, we have gone there with her almost every Memorial and Labor day for many years. Many years ago you would have to stop your car if you were driving through town because of all those wild burros, but these days you don't see them often.

Again, I'm glad you had a good time in my home state. Maybe next time we can get together.

mac

[jrgwdenner]

It would be great to meet you, Mac. We didn't see the burros either but we did have some ice cream at the Jackass Cafe. Guess it's named after the burros.

[patodonn]

Judy: The Cheyenne Mtn Zoo, south of Garden of the Gods is excellent. Then take the road from there up to the Shrine of the Sun, dedicated by the builder, Spencer Penrose, to his close friend,Will Rogers, who was killed in a plane crash. It also serves as Mr. Penrose's tomb. He was quite an individual..look him up on Google.

And, of course, take a walk through the Garden of the Gods. At the AFA, church services of your choice at the AFA Chapel are worthwhile, both from a spiritual as well as a "tourist" aspect. Amazing place.

Best,

[patodonn]

Judy: The Cheyenne Mtn Zoo, south of Garden of the Gods is excellent. Then take the road from there up to the Shrine of the Sun, dedicated by the builder, Spencer Penrose, to his close friend,Will Rogers, who was killed in a plane crash. It also serves as Mr. Penrose's tomb. He was quite an individual..look him up on Google.

And, of course, take a walk through the Garden of the Gods. At the AFA, church services of your choice at the AFA Chapel are worthwhile, both from a spiritual as well as a "tourist" aspect. Amazing place.

Best,

[Mac]

PJ,

My dad (the REAL Mac) hauled and installed all those church pews in the Chapel at the Air Force Academy when it was originally built. I remember riding with him in his truck on a couple trips. Wish he could see this area now.

mac