Comments on: Colorado Springs and Pike’s Peak http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/ Specialization is for Insects. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:16:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lyndia Draper http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-93393 Lyndia Draper Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:08:32 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-93393 Hi. I actually just moved to Colorado Springs about two weeks ago with my husband and children and I agree that it is absolutely beautiful here. It is a good change from the cornfields I'm used to. However I have not yet had the chance to visit Pikes Peak or Garden Of The Gods. The only thing we have gotten to see yet is Seven Falls and wow was it beautiful. It's a little pricey but well worth it if you have the time and energy to climb the almost 300 stairs to the top of the waterfall. Once you get to the top of the stairs there is a good mile long uphill hike ti something called the lookout I believe and you can see all of Colorado Springs from there. It's quite beautiful. I highly recommend it. I appreciate the advise. I will know not to see Manitou Springs but I will definitely be making a trip to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods soon. Hi. I actually just moved to Colorado Springs about two weeks ago with my husband and children and I agree that it is absolutely beautiful here. It is a good change from the cornfields I’m used to. However I have not yet had the chance to visit Pikes Peak or Garden Of The Gods. The only thing we have gotten to see yet is Seven Falls and wow was it beautiful. It’s a little pricey but well worth it if you have the time and energy to climb the almost 300 stairs to the top of the waterfall. Once you get to the top of the stairs there is a good mile long uphill hike ti something called the lookout I believe and you can see all of Colorado Springs from there. It’s quite beautiful. I highly recommend it. I appreciate the advise. I will know not to see Manitou Springs but I will definitely be making a trip to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods soon.

]]> By: Mathew http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-62551 Mathew Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:54:49 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-62551 Hi, As a native to colorado springs. i have to say i think you hit everything right on the head with what was worth it and what was a trap. To the asking if any one gets sick on Pikes Peak, it isnt all that rare for people to come here and get a lil sick due to change in elevation, but its really mild most the time, drink lots of watter on your way here and wile your here and it helps, usually just a head ach and not feeling so well, less air up here then in the costal areas and takes some time to get used to. Hi,

As a native to colorado springs. i have to say i think you hit everything right on the head with what was worth it and what was a trap. To the asking if any one gets sick on Pikes Peak, it isnt all that rare for people to come here and get a lil sick due to change in elevation, but its really mild most the time, drink lots of watter on your way here and wile your here and it helps, usually just a head ach and not feeling so well, less air up here then in the costal areas and takes some time to get used to.

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-56139 John P. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:33:46 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-56139 Well, you are free to respond all you want, though you have to use a real name next time or I'll delete your entire comment and not just the spammy link. As I reported, Manitou Springs sucked. It was not free, nor was it awe inspiring. People I talked to there told me not to bother with Garden of the Gods. Pikes Peak on the other hand completely rocks! Yes, there are a TON of things to see and do in the area and I LOVE Denver. But the things I reported on were tourist traps plain and simple. John P. Well, you are free to respond all you want, though you have to use a real name next time or I’ll delete your entire comment and not just the spammy link.

As I reported, Manitou Springs sucked. It was not free, nor was it awe inspiring. People I talked to there told me not to bother with Garden of the Gods. Pikes Peak on the other hand completely rocks!

Yes, there are a TON of things to see and do in the area and I LOVE Denver. But the things I reported on were tourist traps plain and simple.

John P.

]]> By: Colorado Outing http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-56124 Colorado Outing Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:20:09 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-56124 After reading your post about Garden of the Gods near Manitou Springs, we feel compelled to respond. As Colorado natives, we feel that the awe inspiring geologic features of the area are well worth visiting. Garden of the Gods has enjoyed over 100 years of visitors and is one of the most photographed natural wonders in the Colorado area. Pikes Peak is a stunning backdrop to these 300 ft. sandstone works of art. Not only is there an abundance of things to see and do here, and educational opportunities to learn more about Colorado history, flora & fauna, and geologic development, but as of this date it's MORE than affordable, in fact it's FREE to the public and open year round. After reading your post about Garden of the Gods near Manitou Springs, we feel compelled to respond. As Colorado natives, we feel that the awe inspiring geologic features of the area are well worth visiting. Garden of the Gods has enjoyed over 100 years of visitors and is one of the most photographed natural wonders in the Colorado area. Pikes Peak is a stunning backdrop to these 300 ft. sandstone works of art. Not only is there an abundance of things to see and do here, and educational opportunities to learn more about Colorado history, flora & fauna, and geologic development, but as of this date it’s MORE than affordable, in fact it’s FREE to the public and open year round.

]]> By: Carrie http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-37733 Carrie Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:26:48 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-37733 Hello, I am going to Pike's Peak in June. I am worried about driving up the mountain in a small car. Could you tell me if a larger vehicle is needed? Thanks! Hello,

I am going to Pike’s Peak in June. I am worried about driving up the mountain in a small car. Could you tell me if a larger vehicle is needed?
Thanks!

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-7748 John P. Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:19:09 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-7748 Jessica, Thanks for clearing that up for us! I'm glad you shared that. I wonder why all those people were steering me away then? Next time I'm in the area I'll go over and check it out now that you recommend it. Take care, John Jessica,

Thanks for clearing that up for us! I’m glad you shared that. I wonder why all those people were steering me away then?

Next time I’m in the area I’ll go over and check it out now that you recommend it. Take care,

John

]]> By: Jessica http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-7744 Jessica Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:53:44 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-7744 I live in Colorado Springs and just wanted to clear up one wrong entry you had. Garden of the Gods does not charge for the park. Admission is free. It's beautiful and a great drive with plenty of photo ops. We go all the time just to sneak some climbs on the red rocks. Anyway, I didn't want future visitors to miss the beauty of Garden of the Gods due to price. It's free!!! I will agree though that the cliff dwellings is a let down and too expensive for what the actual attraction is. I live in Colorado Springs and just wanted to clear up one wrong entry you had. Garden of the Gods does not charge for the park. Admission is free. It’s beautiful and a great drive with plenty of photo ops. We go all the time just to sneak some climbs on the red rocks. Anyway, I didn’t want future visitors to miss the beauty of Garden of the Gods due to price. It’s free!!! I will agree though that the cliff dwellings is a let down and too expensive for what the actual attraction is.

]]> By: The Man http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-2643 The Man Thu, 19 Apr 2007 02:22:09 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-2643 RJ, I've been to pikes peak twice, and I didn't actually see anyone who was sick there either time. But that doesn't mean that they don't get sick. Personally I just got a little dizzy and out of breath. However, it is a major national park installation with park rangers all over the place and facilities at both the peak and the base. I would guess that they have very adequate medical response in the park. I didn't take the cog railway so I don't know about that, but I do know that when you drive up the rangers are also driving around as well as lots of other cars. Hope that helps, John RJ,

I’ve been to pikes peak twice, and I didn’t actually see anyone who was sick there either time. But that doesn’t mean that they don’t get sick. Personally I just got a little dizzy and out of breath.

However, it is a major national park installation with park rangers all over the place and facilities at both the peak and the base. I would guess that they have very adequate medical response in the park.

I didn’t take the cog railway so I don’t know about that, but I do know that when you drive up the rangers are also driving around as well as lots of other cars.

Hope that helps,

John

]]> By: R Jones http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-2639 R Jones Thu, 19 Apr 2007 01:34:01 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-2639 Planning a trip to Denver Co area in late June. How many people get sick on Pike's Peak and what are the medical facilities available while on the cog railway or driving up? Thanks Planning a trip to Denver Co area in late June. How many people get sick on Pike’s Peak and what are the medical facilities available while on the cog railway or driving up?
Thanks

]]> By: One Man’s Blog - Specialization is for Insects. » Weekend in Denver - Part 1 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-228 One Man’s Blog - Specialization is for Insects. » Weekend in Denver - Part 1 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 21:34:31 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-228 [...] You can also read Weekend in Denver - Part 2, or peruse the other places I visited during this extended weekend in the Denver area: Boulder Colorado, Colorado Springs and Pike’s Peak and also Golden Colorado. [...] [...] You can also read Weekend in Denver – Part 2, or peruse the other places I visited during this extended weekend in the Denver area: Boulder Colorado, Colorado Springs and Pike’s Peak and also Golden Colorado. [...]

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]]> By: One Man’s Blog - Specialization is for Insects. » Weekend in Denver - Part 2 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-65 One Man’s Blog - Specialization is for Insects. » Weekend in Denver - Part 2 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 05:53:28 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2006/08/01/colorado-springs-and-pikes-peak/#comment-65 [...] You can also read Weekend in Denver - Part 1, or peruse the other places I visited during this extended weekend in the Denver area: Boulder Colorado, Colorado Springs and Pike’s Peak and also Golden Colorado. [...] [...] You can also read Weekend in Denver – Part 1, or peruse the other places I visited during this extended weekend in the Denver area: Boulder Colorado, Colorado Springs and Pike’s Peak and also Golden Colorado. [...]

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