Starting at Colorado Springs, we went to Pikes Peak, 14,110 feet high. We rode the Cog Railway to the top, where it was 33 degrees with a wind chill of 24. It was very windy at the top. The ride is 1-1/4 hours long each way with 30 minute stop at the top. Arriving back down, it was in the mid 70's.
We then went to see Garden of the Gods, also in Colorado Springs. This is where we saw the balancing rocks and beautiful rock formations.
We then left for Cripple Creek, where we did another train ride, this time on a narrow gauge train back through lots of Gold Mines.
We then took a tour of a Gold mine, taking us 1000 Ft into the earth then walked about a half mile in the mine with a great tour guide. We even got samples to take home.
We ended the day at a Casino, where I promptly lost 60 cents. Cripple Creek is full of Casinos.
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