Four! Golfing is best by the Rocky Mountains.

A golf course is a beautiful thing. A golf course next to the Rocky Mountains is a really beautiful thing.

Even if you're not a pro golfer, getting out on the green can be an idyllic respite from the buzz of the city and your own busy thoughts in your busy, busy life.

The great thing about Colorado Springs golf courses is that they all have amazing mountain views. And the weather is almost always sunny. And dry. And you can even play golf 365 days a year.

Yes, if the summer weren't enough, there is winter golf too.

If you get the chance, come visit some of Colorado Springs gorgeous golf courses. There are several championship courses here designed by the big-wigs--the Senior Open is in the Springs this year--and plenty of public courses that are affordable and well-kept.

Hope to see you soon.

Seven Falls: 181-Foot Waterfall in Colorado

If you're a waterfall enthusiast (or even if you like them just a little bit) you should check out Seven Falls in Colorado Springs.

It's located in a "box canyon" that has sheer granite walls. It's 181 feet high, and the water cascades down in seven distinct steps, hence the name.

You can brave the 244 stairs alongside the falls, or take an elevator up through the rock to the Eagle's Nest perch at the top.

You can also feed the huge trout in the creek at the bottom. Good times.

Big fun for families, and great for a romantic date.

Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

If you are fascinated by dinosaurs, digs, prehistoric fish, or fossils in general, you should check out the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park, Colorado. It's just 15 minutes west of Colorado Springs on Hwy 24.

Kids can play in the Paleo Playground. Teens can learn important prehistory. Adults can study massive sea turtles and T-rexes. And everyone can touch the petrified dinosaur poop.

Feeding Giraffes at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

I don't care how old you are. Feeding giraffes is fun. They're fourteen feet tall, have 12-inch-long blue tongues, and might be the most gentle creatures on earth.

Doesn't that deserve a cracker?

At Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs (America's only mountain zoo) you can hand-feed crackers to any one of the 33 reticulated giraffes in their herd.

My 4-year-old niece had a blast, and I have to admit, so did I. The mountain view was pretty spectacular too.

See more at our Cheyenne Mountain Zoo page.

Caving or Spelunking?

I'm not sure which term is cooler, but I think spelunking wins.

We went to Cave of the Winds recently in Manitou Springs, near Colorado Springs. Inside the cave was a plethora of stalactites, myriad speleothems, and numerous extremophiles, including the infamous Troglobites.

Who knew caves could be so challenging to my vernacular?

Oh yeah, there was lots of dark creepy spots and it was pretty dang eerie too.

Happy Caving!

New website: Colorado Springs Vacation Insider

Hello Lovers of Colorado,

It's a typical warm and sunny day in Colorado Springs today. Bluebird skies. It's all good.

Recently we decided to focus our website on the Pikes Peak region. There will be information on the rest of the state too, which will be under categories like Weekend Getaways and Day Trips.

It's called "Colorado Springs Vacation Insider" and the URL is: colorado-springs-vacation.com  

Hope you come visit us soon. There is all sorts of stuff on outdoor activities, lodging, attractions, restaurants, and more. We'd love to hear your feedback.

Happy Trails,

Kelly & Kirk