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See the sunset. There is little more beautiful than the sun setting behind Pike's Peak, and the rest of the mountains, so be sure to take time here to watch that. If possible, one of the best sunrise photos I have even gotten was here in COS, so get up early and see that too. Leave a Comment
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There's a fantastic site of natural sandstone sculpture outside of Colorado Springs. The sculptures have various names - the ones I remember from when I was a child were the Kissing Camels (last photo) and Balanced Rock.
When my mom died, I found that she had a whole collection of antique postcards, including some of the Garden of the Gods.
The site got it's name in August of 1859 when two surveyors started out from Denver City to begin a townsite, soon to be called Colorado City. While exploring nearby locations, they came upon a beautiful area of sandstone formations. M. S. Beach, who related this incident, suggested that it would be a "capital place for a beer garden" when the country grew up. His companion, Rufus Cable, a "young and poetic man", exclaimed, "Beer Garden! Why it is a fit place for the Gods to assemble. We will call it the Garden of the Gods."
The area is now a city park which was deeded to the city by the children of Charles Elliott Perkins, the head of the Burlington Railroad. Leave a Comment
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I used to do sound for a square dance/contra club in town (and still will, if asked). They had multiple bands come it to play. It was really fun. At first, I just did the sound, then after going for a little while, danced with them. Much English contra, and good old squares. Let me tell you a little something about Do-si-dos... no, won't bore you with that. Anyway, hence the name Dancin' Sound Man.
So, if you have any audio production needs, in Colorado Springs or Denver or Pueblo, email me!
One of my favorite speakers: Cerwin Vega T36-750 Leave a Comment
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This is a cool road to bike up (steep and long) known as Fillmore West. Also, just to the right of this picture is the Best Western Palmer House (hotel). Leave a Comment
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Hike up the Rocky Mountains
Visit the Air Academy Base with me
Check out the snow boarding
And the babes
It totally kiss ass Leave a Comment
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Graduation ceremonies at the Airforce Academy would not be complete without the aerial show of the 'Thunderbirds'. Leave a Comment
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I will never forget being able to see Pikes Peak with a snow cap in the middle of July.
Also having no more than an hour drive to go from the country,city,then be in the mountains.
No matter what you enjoy, night life, restaraunts, shopping, you have it in all it's
variables. Leave a Comment
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this definitely was a nice short-trip to Colorado in 1994. We went by Manitou Springs and got this picture taken!!! Me with my Dad and my brother!!!! Good shot, isn't it??? Leave a Comment
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Colorado Springs is a very boring city to visit for more than one day and one night, make it a stop on your to Denver and Santa fe or somthing
People: This city is boring because of the people, they are dull and act rural. Very conservative also so dont anything questionable in El Paso county you might end up in jail or have a big fine
Cost of living: Very, very low compared to Denver. drab,boring houses go for 100,000 dollars or so.
lodging is very, very cheap in the winter
a days inn or motel 8 is about 15-20 dollars a night in January.
What to do: uhm, drive to denver on the weekends and have fun there. Lots of nice pictures to take on your trip though in the Sptings.
Sports: this place youll love if your a hiker, biker or run-climber. go to garden of the gods its very nice and take some pictures
arts: nothing
streets: very, very hilly and no grids (90% chance of getting lost if your a tourist. of lost, go to gas stations they will always help you there.
safety: very safe city, some crime but its like a small town as far as safety goes
resturants: all the chains have them in the springs and nothing else
Overall: come to stay overnight if youre passing through, its cheap, safe and most resturants and grocries are 24hrs Leave a Comment
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A little info about the 7 Falls ....
Seven Falls Statistics
1 mile- length of cañon feet-
41 narrowest part of cañon
181feet- height of total falls steps-
224 in the stairs by falls
1885 first stairs built
Total of 224 steps right next to the falls. I loved it there. I used almost a whole roll of film there. I went during the day, but I have seen pics of it at night with lights on the falls. They usually have a show at the bottom of the falls.
Day Night
Adult $8.75 Adult $10.25
Child (6-15) $5.50 Child (6-15) $6.50
Senior $7.75 Senior (after 5pm) $9.25
Military $7.75 Military $9.25
AAA $7.75 AAA $9.25 Leave a Comment
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