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Colorado Springs, CO

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Quick Take

Colorado Springs became one of the few places we visited twice during the trip. In May, we explored Garden of the Gods and Seven Falls while using Norris Penrose as our home base. When we returned in September, the stop was focused on family, a return visit to Garden of the Gods, and a monster truck show at Norris Penrose.

Places We Visited

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Garden of the Gods is Colorado Springs' signature red-rock park, with towering sandstone formations, paved walking trails, dramatic viewpoints, and visitor center exhibits tied to the area's geology and history.

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods is Colorado Springs' signature red-rock park, with towering sandstone formations, paved walking trails, dramatic viewpoints, and visitor center exhibits tied to the area's geology and history.

Stories

Colorado Springs, CO

Norris Penrose Event Center

While staying at the Norris Penrose Event Center Campground in Colorado Springs, a great location at a great…

Colorado Springs, CO

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs is one of those places that just stops you in your tracks.…

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Down Day

After all the red rock views at Garden of the Gods, we took a down day in Colorado Springs. Laundry,…

Colorado Springs, CO

Returning to Colorado Springs

After leaving the rugged landscape of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, we made our second pass…