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On the Go...... ROCKY MOUNTAIN Grandeur
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By: Ronnie Greenberg
Photos: Joe Hilbers

The natural aura of Colorado Springs
dry climate, clear cool mountain air and
wild west ambience have been luring
guests since the turn of the 19th century.
The ease of access to the Rocky Mountains
outdoor activities are virtually unlimited.
In the winter there’s skiing,
snowmobiling, sledding or ice fishing
within a two hour drive. During spring was sighted by Zebulon Pike back in 1806. people on an unforgettable thrilling trip from Force Cadet Choir. Visit
and summer there’s a rich network of But it wasn’t until the late 1850’s that the depot in Manitou Springs to the 14,110 www.gardenofgods.com
paths and trails that’s a natural choice for attention was focused on this symbol of foot summit of America’s mountain, in
walking, hiking, mountain climbing and the American frontier. The slogan “Pikes comfort and safety. Reservations can be made Canon City
biking, while the rivers and lakes lure Peak or Bust” became a rallying cry by visiting www.cograilway.com It’s all aboard the Royal Gorge
kayakers, boaters, river-rafters and during the gold mining boom, when the Garden of the Gods, a true geological Route Railroad for a fascinating two-
fishing. landmark was used as a beacon for the experience, is set in a 1300 acre park at the hour train ride that follows the most
Where to stay prospectors. Katherine Lee Bates foot of Pikes Peak, surrounded by twenty famous portion of the old Denver &
The Broadmoor with the soul of a enraptured by the purple mountain spectacular towering red sandstone Rio Grande Western train line. On a
legend, has been indulging the known majesty penned “ America the Beautiful” formations. There’s eight miles of trails to roundtrip from Canon City to
and unknown alike in pampering and well over a century ago. hike, bike, or ride horseback, leading to Parkdale, you get to go through the
superior service since 1918. The “Grande Today, the awe-inspiring Pikes Peak is scenic views, nature walks and places to settle “Grand Canyon of the Arkansas” and
Dame” cradled at the foot of the dazzling the crown jewel of the Pike National in for a family picnic. Everyone will enjoy under the famous Hanging Bridge,
Cheyenne Mountains is built around the forest. From the gateway at 7,400 feet to viewing the fast paced 12 minute multi-media which clings precariously to the steep
blue green waters of the lake. The the 14,110-foot summit, it is accessible via adventure using time lapse photography, four granite walls of the Royal Gorge
timeless charm and modern amenities of a 12-mile hike up the Barr Trail, a 19-mile screens, and the spine-tingling finale of
the resorts spacious 700 rooms and suites scenic journey by car, or the Pikes Peak “America the Beautiful” sung by the U.S. Air CONTINUED on PAGE 14
provide a relaxing and luxurious Cog Railroad.
ambience. Windows and balconies Wind through alpine
provide front-row seats to spectacular wonderlands, mountain reservoirs, and
scenery, glorious sunrises and fiery wildlife habitats with Rocky Mountain
sunsets big horn sheep, beyond the timberline
Championship golf ranks as the and over the clouds. From the Summit
favorite recreational pursuit, and golf House, thrilling 360-degree panoramic
lovers can start their day taking a swing vistas overlook the Continental Divide,
at the two 18-hole courses, the West the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the
course, or the East course. For tennis Great Plains.
buffs the tennis complex features three Seven Falls is located within a
cushioned hard courts, 3 Har-Tru courts natural box canyon that terminates
and 3 pickleball courts. Work out to your dramatically at a 181-foot waterfall
heart’s content at the fitness center and cascading seven distinct steps of a sheer
then indulge yourself at the full service granite cliff.www.sevenfalls.com
Spa, or enjoy zip lining and falconry. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, America’s
Dining choices run the gamut from fine only mountain zoo is famous for its
dining to casual and everything in diverse and exotic collection of more than
between in the Resort’s 10 restaurants 650 animals from around the world. All
and 10 additional cafes and lounges. The your favorites are here from elephants to
Broadmoor’s extensive wine list ranks lions and monkeys, hippos and bears. It’s
among the finest in the world. The also a rare opportunity to feed the world
Summit is a freestanding restaurant famous giraffe herd, come nose to nose
where Executive Chef David Peterson with lions and great apes, and get to see
features a menu of American Brasserie; more than 30 endangered species
The Penrose, Forbes only Colorado Five- including the Amur tiger, Mexican wolf,
Star and Five-Diamond restaurant; The and Black-footed ferret. www.cmzoo.org
Golden Bee an authentic 19th-century pub;
Ristorante del lago; La Taverne and Manitou Springs
Restaurant 1858, among others. The charming Victorian town of
The Broadmoor is located at One Lake Manitou Springs located 4 miles west of
Avenue in Colorado Springs. For Colorado Springs, is forever likened to its
reservations and special Great Escape natural drinking springs. Long before
Packages , romantic getaways, holiday Easterners traveled here, the Ute,
celebrations and galas, phone: (800) 755- Cheyenne and many other natives
5011 or www.broadmoor.com considered this area spiritual and sacred
and it is now a National Historic District.
Area Highlights of the Springs & Pikes Pikes Peak Cog Railway in
Peak Region service since 1891 is the world’s highest
There is something magical about Pikes cog railroad. It has taken millions of
Peak the star attraction of the area that
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