MARC'S MEMOS
10-13-15
Just returned from a trip to Colorado. I have been there many times and wonder why I never made it my home at some point. From the ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde in the south to the Rocky Mountain National Park in the northern part of the state, plus various outstanding ski resorts, Colorado makes a great place to vacation.
On this recent adventure, I visited Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and the highest suspension bridge in the U.S., just outside of Canon City. The highlight of the trip was a train ride on the Royal Gorge railroad and a zip line ride that I will never forget!
The zip line is in the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. The park and surrounding area suffered a lot of damage from a wild fire in June of 2013. It just recently reopened with a new visitors center and a few other attractions. I got brave and decided I would try the zip line.
Their website says it better than I can and describes the ride as follows:
"Experience the Royal Gorge like never before! Fly through the air, over 1,200 feet above the Arkansas River in the Zip Rider. This zip line offers a hands-off, no sweat adventure with an adrenaline kick you’ll never forget. With state-of-the-art harnesses and automatic braking system, all you have to do is enjoy this spectacular one-of-a-kind experience."
I actually did it and besides being 1,200 feet above the river, the ride was almost 1,000 feet across the gorge. It was exhilarating and memorable! Definitely a bucket list experience!
UNTIL NEXT TIME, TAKE CARE. MARC
Just returned from a trip to Colorado. I have been there many times and wonder why I never made it my home at some point. From the ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde in the south to the Rocky Mountain National Park in the northern part of the state, plus various outstanding ski resorts, Colorado makes a great place to vacation.
On this recent adventure, I visited Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and the highest suspension bridge in the U.S., just outside of Canon City. The highlight of the trip was a train ride on the Royal Gorge railroad and a zip line ride that I will never forget!
The zip line is in the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. The park and surrounding area suffered a lot of damage from a wild fire in June of 2013. It just recently reopened with a new visitors center and a few other attractions. I got brave and decided I would try the zip line.
Their website says it better than I can and describes the ride as follows:
"Experience the Royal Gorge like never before! Fly through the air, over 1,200 feet above the Arkansas River in the Zip Rider. This zip line offers a hands-off, no sweat adventure with an adrenaline kick you’ll never forget. With state-of-the-art harnesses and automatic braking system, all you have to do is enjoy this spectacular one-of-a-kind experience."
I actually did it and besides being 1,200 feet above the river, the ride was almost 1,000 feet across the gorge. It was exhilarating and memorable! Definitely a bucket list experience!
UNTIL NEXT TIME, TAKE CARE. MARC
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