| Pikes Peak Colorado Vacation | | Print | |
| Written by Ann Cohen | |||
| Thursday, 07 May 2009 00:00 | |||
 With a dry, sunny climate and mild year-round temperatures the Pikes Peak, Colorado region is the perfect place if you love the outdoors. The area offers over 350 miles of scenic trails ranging from easy, paved paths along Monument Creek to challenging routes through the trees and sandstone spires in the nearby foothills. We have over 20,000 acres of parks and recreational activities to appeal to any taste, from manicured turf to open space teaming with wildlife, from peaceful prairie settings to raging waterfalls. Whether you want to commune with nature, work out after a long day, or just slow down and bask in the sun, the Pikes Peak region has it all.  Looking for a few low cost activities to do with children? Try a walk or drive through Garden of the Gods Park. If you enjoy horseback riding, call Academy Riding Stables to check out a ride. A picnic and afternoon at America the Beautiful Park will let you see how beautiful Pikes Peak is too. And a trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will bring you face to face with an amazing family of giraffes. For just $1 you and your child can lean what color a giraffes tongue is as you feed them! A trip up Pikes Peak will take you through numerous climate zones so remember to bring a jacket. At the turn of the century, inspired by a trip to the summit of Pikes Peak, Katharine Lee Bates penned what has become our country's most famous poem and song, "America the Beautiful." On the way up remember to watch for wildlife. After your trip up Pike’s Peak, take some time to wander through the village of Manitou Springs with it's friendly restaurants and quaint stores. If you're looking see what the west looked like way back then stop in at the Ghost Town Museum. You can step back in time to Colorado’s Gold Rush days and even pan for gold. We have a strong military presence here in Pikes Peak. We are home to Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, the U.S. Space Command, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command), Shriever Air Force Base and the United States Air Force Academy. An afternoon at the Air Force Academy gives you insight into how our young men and women are trained. Check to see if the planetarium is open too. Denver, an hour north of Colorado Springs, hosts an amazing Children’s Museum, Eliches Gardens and theKennedy Center-Imagination Celebration that offers childrens activities through out the year. Make sure your visit to Pike’s Peak is stress free. Call Granny’s Traveling Closet so your baby gear needs are met and everything is available when you arrive. We offer quality equipment and toys for the traveling infant and toddler.
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