Pikes Peak in Colorado and Denver City.
During my visit in America last year i had already traveled and seen a few states of USA and on my last post i was talking about been in Colorado after visiting the Great Sand Dunes of Colorado at the Rocky Mountain National Park and the Gardens of the Gods Park we continue on further to Pikes Peak in Colorado which was less then 30 miles away just over an one hour drive from the Gardens of the Gods Park.
Driving to Pikes Peak along the Pikes Peak Highway there was a cost of $15 per adult to drive along this highway but let me tell you it was worth every dollar the sceneries were astounding as we were winding up this paved 30 km highway.
This amazing winding drive scary at times as there are minimal guard rails along the way as your driving up this Pikes Peak highway just don't look over the sides , it will take you up to one of America's highest mountain been 14,115 feet high ( 4,300 meters ) known as the Colorado summit . Adventure seekers can also hike and bike these mountains as there are many trails it would certainly not be a thing for everyone you would need to be extremely fit to take these mountains on.
There are many pull over areas as your driving up this winding highway giving you many opportunities to stretch your legs enjoy the views and snap a few photos. They say on the clearest day you can see five states from the peak of these mountains that been Colorado , Arizona , Utah , Kansas and New Mexico in any case these the views from up here were just breathtaking. These mountains were formed and shaped by glaciers over millions of years giving them these impressive looks and shapes. The drive back down was just as scary and intriguing one place you wouldn't want to lose your brakes.
After witnessing these breathtaking landscapes and doing the dare devil drive up and back down the Pikes Peak Highway we were now on our way to Denver which is the capital of Colorado which was going to be about a 2 hour drive spent the night in Denver and sample some craft beers , Denver is know for having many thriving craft breweries and great dining restaurants.
The local whisky was a pretty strong drop 🤣
After a successful night of sampling some great craft beers and some strong local whiskeys it was time for a good needed healthy breakfast the next morning before making our way to the airport. I really enjoyed Denver city it's known as "The Mile High City" a very clean attractive city with lots of sophisticated outdoor adventures to be had in this beautiful city would have loved to have spent more time in Denver.
On the way to Denver airport we still had a few hours to kill before our flight back to Danville , California we decided to stop at Barr Lake State Park to stretch our legs check out some autumn colors and maybe some wildlife the lake is about 2,000 acres when full.
The Barr Lake has many activities the lake is great fishing ground it's open to sailboats and hand propelled crafts the lake is filled with catfish , rainbow trouts , smallmouth and largemouth bass and many more also there are are miles of nature trails to explore around the lake and many camping grounds admission cost to the lake was $8 per car.
It was a great way to end our visit in Denver we could have packed in anymore another great city seen in USA and now it was time to board our flight and back home to the beautiful mountains of Danville , California. Flying over the Denver/Colorado mountains was also a breathtaking moment seeing them huge mountains down below already covered with some snow and the sunset in the background was just another great memory to bring home.
Driving to Pikes Peak along the Pikes Peak Highway there was a cost of $15 per adult to drive along this highway but let me tell you it was worth every dollar the sceneries were astounding as we were winding up this paved 30 km highway.
This amazing winding drive scary at times as there are minimal guard rails along the way as your driving up this Pikes Peak highway just don't look over the sides , it will take you up to one of America's highest mountain been 14,115 feet high ( 4,300 meters ) known as the Colorado summit . Adventure seekers can also hike and bike these mountains as there are many trails it would certainly not be a thing for everyone you would need to be extremely fit to take these mountains on.
There are many pull over areas as your driving up this winding highway giving you many opportunities to stretch your legs enjoy the views and snap a few photos. They say on the clearest day you can see five states from the peak of these mountains that been Colorado , Arizona , Utah , Kansas and New Mexico in any case these the views from up here were just breathtaking. These mountains were formed and shaped by glaciers over millions of years giving them these impressive looks and shapes. The drive back down was just as scary and intriguing one place you wouldn't want to lose your brakes.
After witnessing these breathtaking landscapes and doing the dare devil drive up and back down the Pikes Peak Highway we were now on our way to Denver which is the capital of Colorado which was going to be about a 2 hour drive spent the night in Denver and sample some craft beers , Denver is know for having many thriving craft breweries and great dining restaurants.
The local whisky was a pretty strong drop 🤣
After a successful night of sampling some great craft beers and some strong local whiskeys it was time for a good needed healthy breakfast the next morning before making our way to the airport. I really enjoyed Denver city it's known as "The Mile High City" a very clean attractive city with lots of sophisticated outdoor adventures to be had in this beautiful city would have loved to have spent more time in Denver.
On the way to Denver airport we still had a few hours to kill before our flight back to Danville , California we decided to stop at Barr Lake State Park to stretch our legs check out some autumn colors and maybe some wildlife the lake is about 2,000 acres when full.
The Barr Lake has many activities the lake is great fishing ground it's open to sailboats and hand propelled crafts the lake is filled with catfish , rainbow trouts , smallmouth and largemouth bass and many more also there are are miles of nature trails to explore around the lake and many camping grounds admission cost to the lake was $8 per car.
It was a great way to end our visit in Denver we could have packed in anymore another great city seen in USA and now it was time to board our flight and back home to the beautiful mountains of Danville , California. Flying over the Denver/Colorado mountains was also a breathtaking moment seeing them huge mountains down below already covered with some snow and the sunset in the background was just another great memory to bring home.
Wow what a cool road! And those views... definitely worth $15
Thanks @ewkaw at that price i wanted to go back for a second ride it was like riding a huge rollar-coaster 🤣
Thank you @ewkaw and @qurator very kind of you 👍
Our pleasure :)
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Ohhh yea, I see some amazing road photos!
You beat me on that field that is for sure :)
Not to mention the last few from the air - spectacular!
Lol...thank you @crazy-andy they were like riding a huge rollar-coaster i wanted to go back for a second ride was one enjoyable road trip 🤣
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Thank you @r3dw001 much appreciated 👍
Isn't Colorado so cool? I lived in Colorado Springs, although only for a short while. Pikes Peak and Switzerland were two places that I can say are not for the faint of heart!
Your pictures were amazing and I loved the faces with the Whiskey tasting! LOL It's true! You have to have an iron gut to take that! :) You have made a most amazing post, showing off some of my favorite places! I could easily live in Denver! Cold be danged! :)
You truly know how to wield the words and the camera!!!
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Thank you @dswigle for your kind words Colorado was really a cool place to see nice that you got to live there for awhile i can say it was one of my best adventures while touring around USA and i would love to go back there again some day especially at the Red Rocks to see a live concert.
Pikes Peak as you say is definitely not for the fainthearted it was like riding a never ending roller-coaster and i did want to go back for another ride 🤣
Red Rocks!!! Yes! You will have to go back for a concert!
Am definitely planning on it ☺️
Excellent post.
Thank you @darrenflinders 👍
A vast difference from the road trip to the city.
It really was and so interesting to see 👍
Part of it reminds me of this Vietnam place.
https://hive.blog/travelfeed/@trangbaby/guess-where-is-it-in-vietnam
Yes i remember @trangbaby doing a post with all these green paved winding roads she would surly know 👍
Thank you @ace108 for still remembering that post. I had a post after it with more photos
https://peakd.com/motobiketrip/@trangbaby/one-of-best-motobike-routes-in-viet-nam-and-one-of-the-most-adventurous-things-to-do-in-vietnam
It's beautiful Loops and I'm going to hit the road again. 🤪
Enjoy that roller-coaster of roads once again you lucky girl ☺️
Hi @kohsamui99, Congratulations, your photos are spectacular, and the scenery is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your travel experience through these beautiful photos.
My pleasure and thank you @mirla33 for your kind words it was one of my loved adventures seeing this beautiful part of the world ☺️
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Wow fantastic landscape
You are not wrong about that @marjuanm such beauty to be seen there 👍
Love Denver, Love Colorado!!!! Within 30 minutes drive, we can always get to see splendid mountain view!!
You are so right and a lucky person to be living so near such beauty 👍
The road is amazing with beautiful landscape. City and the park are completely stunning me.
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Thank you @andyjim this was one memorable vacation 👍
Nice photos!.
Did you have a chance to see the horse carriages riding 16th street mall?
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spectacular!!!
Thank you @omonteleone 👍
So many astonishing photos. I always thought Colorado is a beautiful state but I didn´t know it´s THAT beautiful :) Fantastic job man.
Thank you @phortun it was just a sight to see it turned out better then i thought with endless surprises one place i love to go back and see more 👍
Excellent walk, very beautiful all your photographs. It is worthwhile to be in that place enjoying the open air and the good winds. It has been a real pleasure to pass by here. Greetings from Venezuela.
Thank you @belkisa758 it was a real experience seeing this in real life something i will never forget ☺️
WOWY @kohsamui99, what a trip, a bit of everything, from high adventure (scary too) and stunning views to city life and that stunning serene lake, wonderful memories that you'll always have!
Thank you @lizelle indeed it was one great adventure that will stay with me forever 👍
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