Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods:

It was amazing this morning to go from the flat landscape of Limon, Colorado to the base of Pike's Peak (elevation 14,115) in under 75 miles, but we were reminded that even Limon, at 5,377 feet, is higher than even Mt. Katadhin in Maine (elevation 5,268).   

The weather was perfect in Colorado Springs - 80's and low humidity - for a short hike and drive through  the Garden of the Gods.  No words necessary, just the pictures.  That's Pike's Peak in the background.










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