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Rural Land Preservation Group - Teller Historic and Environmental Coalition
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Board Meeting Schedule and Meeting Minutes. Midland Depot at Divide. Midland Days at Divide, Inc. Rural Land Preservation Group. In the past three years alone, Teller County has lost over 2000 acres of ranch land. Residents don’t need the numbers, however, to know what is happening; the visual impact is clear. The goal of RLPG is to help ranchers who wish to keep their land in the family and in production and, in the process, preserve some of Teller’s most valuable public assets. Participation ...Preserv...
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Rocky Mountain Treks: beckoning grandeur
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Friday, April 3, 2015. The mountains are calling and I must go. John Muir (1838-1914) Naturalist and Conservationist. At 14,115 feet, dominates the skyline of Colorado Springs. This view was found north of the city near Black Forest. Mark W. Peacock. Thanks for visiting and joining in the discussion on Rocky Mountain Treks! Your comment will be sent to me to be approved. Sorry for this added step, but it is necessary to avoid spam. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Garden of the Gods. Manfro...
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Adobe Inn at Cascade: One Perfect Day in the Pikes Peak Region: Gold Belt Scenic Byway Loop
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Adobe Inn at Cascade. A distinguished 1929 southwestern style inn located at the base of Pikes Peak in Colorado, offering three unique guest suites. Established in 2003. Wednesday, August 1, 2012. One Perfect Day in the Pikes Peak Region: Gold Belt Scenic Byway Loop. Enjoy Colorado Fall colors at Mueller State Park. Cripple Creek and Victor RR. Experience Colorado's past at Florissant Fossil Beds NM. On the road again, the route continues by traveling a portion of the Gold Belt Scenic Byway on Teller Cou...
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Rocky Mountain Treks: Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
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Sunday, May 10, 2015. Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Completed in six months in 1929 at a cost of $350,000, its purpose from the beginning was tourism, not transportation. Since then the bridge has been renovated and strengthened and numerous other attractions added to the 360 acre park:. Gondolas. I think the most impressive of these are the gondolas which transport visitors 1,200 feet above the river. Each bright red gondola holds eight visitors and the ride is included in the admission price. The fact t...
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Rocky Mountain Treks: Colorado Springs
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space. For Map of Colorado Springs with Links to Hikes and Attractions. Top Things to Do in Colorado Springs:. Garden of the Gods. By car, hiking the Incline, or by Cog Railway. Explore the majestic spires of the Garden of the Gods. Hike the many trails found in Red Rock Canyon Open Space. See Helen Hunt Falls. And hike the trails of North Cheyenne Canyon Park. Climb the 224 steps of Seven Falls. Get great views of the city and Pikes Peak from Pulpit Rock. Air Force Academy Chapel.
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Rocky Mountain Treks: Gratitude
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Saturday, April 4, 2015. When I first open my eyes upon the morning meadows and look out upon the beautiful world, I thank God I am alive. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American writer and philosopher. Above: Another view of Pikes Peak. From Black Forest in Colorado Springs. Mark W. Peacock. Thanks for visiting and joining in the discussion on Rocky Mountain Treks! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Map with Links to Hikes and Attractions. Garden of the Gods. North Cheyenne Cañon Park. Fuji 27mm f/2&#...
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Rocky Mountain Treks: blossom
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Monday, April 6, 2015. And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. Anais Nin (1903-1977) author. I'm new to identifying the wildflowers of Colorado, but I believe this is the pasque flower. I found these blooming in Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Mark W. Peacock. Labels: Flowers and Plants. Thanks for visiting and joining in the discussion on Rocky Mountain Treks! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Map with Links to Hikes and Attractions. Nikon...
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Rocky Mountain Treks: Beckwith Ranch
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Friday, May 8, 2015. What a stunningly beautiful place! From their Facebook page. Set against the dramatic Sangre de Cristo mountain range, the Historic Beckwith Ranch stands as a picturesque reminder of the state's ranching history. With it's signature red roofs and white clapboard siding, the ranch has inspired artists, tourists, brides and grooms and history buffs alike! Mark W. Peacock. Labels: Farms and Ranches. Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Garden of the Gods.
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Scenic Drives Near Colorado Springs. And ask in Cripple Creek for road conditions.if they are bad take Highway 9-it's paved).this is a good day trip.stop at St. Peters Dome along the way up to rock-hound a bit.you can ride the Royal Gorge RY. see the Royal Gorge bridge.that might be too long a day.OK.do it in 2 days.or come back on the paved road through Woodland Park. While in Cripple Creek please visit The Pikes Peak Heritage Center. It is free and introduces visitors to the region’s fascinating hi...
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Rocky Mountain Treks: Red Rock Canyon Open Space
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Sunday, April 5, 2015. Red Rock Canyon Open Space. We must go beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey. John Hope Franklin (1915-2009) American historian. To visit Friends of Red Rock Canyon's webpage. For a trail map. Mark W. Peacock. Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Thanks for visiting and joining in the discussion on Rocky Mountain Treks! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). A journey by foot, especi...
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