Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
No visit to Colorado's Pikes Peak region is complete without a trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Here, you'll experience an unforgettable adventure combining our breathtaking mountain scenery with more than 750 animals from around the world. All your favorites are here...from giraffes and elephants to lions and monkeys, hippos and bears. It's also a rare opportunity to see more than 30 endangered species including the Amur tiger, Mexican wolf, and Black-footed ferret! Take I-25 to exit 138. 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colorado Springs. 719.633.9925. http://www.cmzoo.org.

Lowry Pueblo Ruins  Named for the homesteader George Lowry, these ruins were excavated in the 1930s, restored in the 1960's, and are accessible via a self-guided trail.  Lowry is typical of the medium sized pueblos that dot the entire Montezuma Valley.  It had a total of about 40 rooms and 8 kivas at its peak in the early 11th century. About 100 people would have called it home. It was abandoned about 1150 AD. One of the more unusual features of Lowry is the adjacent Great Kiva.  Check out this site for all of the interesting and informative information about the Pueblo ruins.

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National Parks and Recreation Areas
Lowry Pueblo Ruins  Named for the homesteader George Lowry, these ruins were excavated in the 1930s, restored in the 1960's, and are accessible via a self-guided trail.  Lowry is typical of the medium sized pueblos that dot the entire Montezuma Valley.  It had a total of about 40 rooms and 8 kivas at its peak in the early 11th century. About 100 people would have called it home. It was abandoned about 1150 AD. One of the more unusual features of Lowry is the adjacent Great Kiva.  Check out this site for all of the interesting and informative information about the Pueblo ruins.

Rocky Mountain National Park exhibits the massive grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Trail Ridge Road crosses the Continental Divide and looks out over dozens of peaks that tower more than 13,000 feet high. Elk, mule deer, big horn sheep, moose, coyotes and a great variety of smaller animals call the 416 square miles (265,769 acres) of the National Park home. During the winter months snow shoeing and cross country skiing are very popular. Hiking is available on 355 miles of trails. Many trails can be hiked any time of the year. June and July are the best months for seeing the wild flowers. Weather conditions determine when and where flowers bloom; call 970-586-1206 for up to date information. Click on Rocky Mountain National Park for travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help you plan your visit.

Anasazi Heritage Center  The Anasazi Heritage Center is a new world-class museum operated by the Bureau of Land Management. It is located ten miles north of Cortez or three miles west of Dolores on Highway 184.

White River National Forest  Perhaps more than any other national forest, White River is dedicated to outdoor recreation. Aspen and Vail, two towns that exemplify base camps at their most glamorous, nestle in its rugged folds. Trapper Lake and the surrounding Flat Tops Wilderness, is widely recognized as the birthplace of the modern concept of wilderness. The Maroon Bells a collection of granite peaks near Aspen, signify the Rocky Mountains in the same way the Eiffel Tower does Paris.  You would have to be a vacuum-skulled zombie to be bored in the White River National Forest. The region is calculated to get you outdoors. Hikers have hundreds of trails to choose from. Bikers a few less, but trust us, you won't be bored. Snowsports? Two words: Aspen and Vail. Not to mention, Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin. . . the list goes on and on. The fishing in the forest excels. Paddling is far from a slouch (Glenwood Springs is Colorado river rafting central). The huge and diverse range of the forest with its many wildernesses make for stupendous wildlife viewing. And scenic driving in this environment is a no-brainer: just hit the road buddy

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Colorado Guide Home Page Great site for outdoor lovers of all ages!

Old Colorado City
Established in 1859 and designated the first capitol of the Colorado Territory in 1861, Old Colorado City is the oldest established city in the Pikes Peak Region. It was annexed to Colorado Springs in 1917 and restored as Colorado Springs’ only historic district in 1977. Today you can stroll the brick sidewalks, under shady trees along the avenue with 100 year old buildings providing the perfect backdrop for an exciting mix of unique cafes, restaurants, galleries, boutiques and specialty shops. Old Colorado City is truly a remarkable, shopping and dining experience just minutes from Garden of the Gods, the Broadmoor Hotel and downtown Colorado Springs. We offer the finest restaurants, art galleries, boutiques and specialty shops that Colorado Springs, Colorado has to offer! www.shopoldcoloradocity.com.

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Pikes Peak
The most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited mountain in the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji, Pikes Peak forms a stunning backdrop for Colorado Springs and the Garden of the Gods. At an altitude of 14,110 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is the 31st highest peak out of 54 Colorado peaks. It is the farthest east of the big peaks in the Rocky Mountain chain, which contributed to its early fame among explorers, pioneers and immigrants and made it the symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush to Colorado with the slogan, "Pikes Peak or Bust." Over a half million people reach the summit house every year by the Pikes Peak Highway, Barr Trail or the Pikes Peak Cog Railway (www.cograilway.com). The 19-mile Pikes Peak Highway, paved part of the way, is open year round, weather permitting. Barr Trail is the longest of any trails leading to the top of the 54 mountains in Colorado that are over 14,000 feet, and offers the greatest base-to-summit elevation gain in the state: 7,400 feet. About 15,000 people a year attempt to climb Pikes Peak on foot. The 13-mile trail begins at the base of Pikes Peak in Manitou Springs. The 8.9 mile cog railroad typically operates April through December.

For additional information on Pikes Peak, you can contact Beckie Stevenson at bstevenson@springsgov.com. P.O. Box 1575-MC060, Colorado Springs, CO 80901-1575. Phone: 719-385-Peak or 1-800-318-9505. Fax: 719-684-0942. Website: www.pikespeakcolorado.com.

Rocky Mountain National Park exhibits the massive grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Trail Ridge Road crosses the Continental Divide and looks out over dozens of peaks that tower more than 13,000 feet high. Elk, mule deer, big horn sheep, moose, coyotes and a great variety of smaller animals call the 416 square miles (265,769 acres) of the National Park home. During the winter months snow shoeing and cross country skiing are very popular. Hiking is available on 355 miles of trails. Many trails can be hiked any time of the year. June and July are the best months for seeing the wild flowers. Weather conditions determine when and where flowers bloom; call 970-586-1206 for up to date information. Click on Rocky Mountain National Park for travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help you plan your visit.

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Worldwide Riding Vacations : A Global Guide - Not just a guide to dude ranches, this handsome updated edition lists more strenuous and interesting equestrian trips by continent and then by country. Printed on heavy coated stock and illustrated with many color photographs, it includes over 100 entries. Each lists the company, address, phone number, E-mail, FAX, closest airports, price, and when available. There are descriptions of accommodations, meals, activities, and the horses and riding equipment, as well as a list of equestrian travel agencies and associations. British equestrian writer Ruler writes frequently on riding vacations and is an amateur horseman. Sacks, a former college professor, now owns a horse farm. Includes several riding vacation ideas for the state of Colorado.

Rocky Mountain National Park exhibits the massive grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Trail Ridge Road crosses the Continental Divide and looks out over dozens of peaks that tower more than 13,000 feet high. Elk, mule deer, big horn sheep, moose, coyotes and a great variety of smaller animals call the 416 square miles (265,769 acres) of the National Park home. During the winter months snow shoeing and cross country skiing are very popular. Hiking is available on 355 miles of trails. Many trails can be hiked any time of the year. June and July are the best months for seeing the wild flowers. Weather conditions determine when and where flowers bloom; call 970-586-1206 for up to date information. Click on Rocky Mountain National Park for travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help you plan your visit.

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White River National Forest  Perhaps more than any other national forest, White River is dedicated to outdoor recreation. Aspen and Vail, two towns that exemplify base camps at their most glamorous, nestle in its rugged folds. Trapper Lake and the surrounding Flat Tops Wilderness, is widely recognized as the birthplace of the modern concept of wilderness. The Maroon Bells a collection of granite peaks near Aspen, signify the Rocky Mountains in the same way the Eiffel Tower does Paris.  You would have to be a vacuum-skulled zombie to be bored in the White River National Forest. The region is calculated to get you outdoors. Hikers have hundreds of trails to choose from. Bikers a few less, but trust us, you won't be bored. Snowsports? Two words: Aspen and Vail. Not to mention, Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin. . . the list goes on and on. The fishing in the forest excels. Paddling is far from a slouch (Glenwood Springs is Colorado river rafting central). The huge and diverse range of the forest with its many wildernesses make for stupendous wildlife viewing. And scenic driving in this environment is a no-brainer: just hit the road buddy.

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Colorado Adventure Tours  Here is a good guide for adventure and outdoor tours and activities in Colorado.

 

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Vail Packages from Orbitz

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