Today's adventure was a drive to the summit of Pikes Peak. It was sunny at the top, above the clouds!
Did you know? "
Pikes Peak" has no apostrophe in the name! (Misplaced apostrophes are one of my pet peeves. But I found it interesting that there is officially none in the name of the mountain!)
We met a
yellow-bellied marmot along the road! He was kind enough to pose for a picture... but he declined rolling over to show us his yellow belly!
Did you know? The words to
America the Beautiful were inspired by the view from Pikes Peak. There is a monument about it on the summit.
Did you know? "Pikes Peak" has no apostrophe in the name! (Misplaced apostrophes are one of my pet peeves. But I found it interesting that there is officially none in the name of the mountain!)
We met a yellow-bellied marmot along the road! He was kind enough to pose for a picture... but he declined rolling over to show us his yellow belly!
Did you know? The words to America the Beautiful were inspired by the view from Pikes Peak. There is a monument about it on the summit.
Oh my, the picture above the clouds is beautiful; it must have been breath taking!!
ReplyDeleteI did not know that the words to America the Beautiful were inspired by there, but now I do and can completely see why!
ReplyDeleteGreat Pics!
Never knew there wasn't an apostrophe in Pikes Peak. Nor did I know about the words to America the Beautiful. But I can definitely undertand why now. That picture is just break-taking!!! Thank you for sharing it with us. The yellow-bellied marmot is too cute. It was awfully nice of him to "pose" for you.
ReplyDeleteI have never been out that way--My husband is from Colorado & I've been there, but he always talks about taking me to some of the places y'all have been to this summer. They are gorgeous--very high, though!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, thanks!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures, Karla. The viewpoint reminds me a little of the one high above the Columbia River.
ReplyDeleteKarla, I visited today hoping to find more posts from your trip. :( I hope you are having a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteWe just visited Pikes Peak this week, as we are back here for a 10th anniversary/family vacation. LOVE Pikes Peak!! Great pics!
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