For our weekend adventure a couple weeks ago, we drove up to Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's many peaks over 14,000ft. We had debated on taking the train they have that goes up the side of the mountain or driving up ourselves. We decided to drive so we would have more flexibility with timing, eating lunch, Bella's nap in the car, stopping for photos, etc. It was a great drive, we were able to enjoy the beautiful colors of the fall leaves and see the changes in the mountainside as we got higher in elevation from the foothills to the sub alpine to the alpine (above 11,100ft), where the oxygen is too thin for plants and trees to grow. Our house stands at 6202ft., so we were definitely feeling the effects of that high altitude when we got to the top and it was VERY cold. There were lots of brave hikers and mountain bikers up there. Every year they have an annual car race, motorcycle race, and marathon to the top of the peak, which I cannot believe after driving it with switchback after switchback! It was at the top of Pikes Peak where Katharine Lee Bates got her inspiration for the song, "America the Beautiful". It was a beautiful view from the top!
Bella loves our Saturday family adventures! 
At the Summit House at the top of the peak.
It was windy and snowing! We didn't stay outside for long!
Views from the top.
A lone tree.
Bella panning for gold.
I love my girl!
I love this pic!
View on the way down. Pikes Peak is in the background with the snow.
1 comment:
I love Pike's Peak. Looks like Bella had a blast. She is such a cutie in those pics. I have taken the train you will have to try it sometime. It is fun. Thank you so much for dinner and fellowship the other night.
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