tbt :: Pike's Peak and the Garden of the Gods

Around this time a couple years back, I was exploring Colorado during my internship in Boulder. A fellow intern and I decided to drive around a couple land marks and appreciate high views and red earth beauty.

Pike's Peak

The view was absolutely breathtaking - while trying not to freak out in the drive up the mountain with little or no railings. Though driving to the top of the mountain was far easier than hiking up the mountain, it almost wasn't as satisfying having not suffered for it. But it was beautiful none the less and it was a bit of a risk seeing as we were not sure if the car could handle that type of terrain. (Ah well, we survived ;D) I would recommend Pike's Peak to those who prefer driving as opposed to physically hiking.

A friend of mine said he going to Pike's Peak was on his bucket list for dirt biking. Not sure how feasible that is, but it gave me a different perspective how what I see as dangerous, some might see as a chance for an adrenaline rush.

Garden of the Gods

Besides working with clay, I didn't think much of red earth, but the Garden of the Gods changed my mind to that. It's quite beautiful in the sun light and how it is shaped tells  stories of the years before (or so the rangers were trying to describe). I also like how these are especially peaceful since they are a decent drive away from surrounding cities and towns. Coming from the North East, I don't get to see a lot of these type of nature-esk sights.  Very little human interruption in these parts of the western US and it's very refreshing.

“How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!” 
― John Muir, The Mountains of California

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Have a nice day!

-Chelle