Monday, October 26, 2015

Prairies, Mountains and Red Rocks

In June I traveled with a local group on a motorcoach tour to Colorado Springs. On the way we visited museums and enjoyed the scenery.


 
Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita, Kansas
Recreated western town complete with stagecoach rides.
A step back in time.
 

 
 

 
Prairie Museum of Art and History, Colby, Kansas
The museum houses numerous collections as well as historic buildings from the area.
Our group really enjoyed the Prairie Museum.
I would recommend stopping if you are in the area.

 
The Cooper Barn was moved 19 miles to the museum site.
Fascinating video of the move in the museum.

 
Dirt house


 
We had a full day guided tour of Colorado Springs.
 
The US Olympic Training Center
Colorado Springs




 

 
US Air Force Academy
 
 
Beautiful inside and out.
Do put this on your list to visit.
 

 
The Chapel at the US Air Force Academy
 

 
Pikes Peak in the background

 
Rocky Mountain High


 
Garden of the Gods

After spending the morning in Manitou Springs we stopped at the visitor center for Garden of the Gods. Fascinating movie about the creation of the red rocks with a time travel theme. After the movie we boarded the motorcoach and drove through the Garden.

 
The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

 
Gondolas, bridges, zip lines...
Time for everyone to be a kid again!

 
Smoky Hill Museum, Salina, Kansas

 
Until next time...
 
♥andPeace,Myra

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