Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012 - (Page 6)
6
TITLE
VisitCOS.com
What's New?
Learning the Ropes
The Cave of the Winds has a new attraction, the Wind Walker Challenge Course. It's a cross between a zip line, a jungle gym, a maze and a ropes course, and is suitable for people of all ages and varying skill levels. It lets visitors experience the thrill and adrenaline rush of ascending into the structure — and then stepping out into what feels like thin air! Wearing a special safety harness, visitors cross swinging bridges, cargo nets, tightropes and more.
Climbing the Wind Walker Challenge at Cave of the Winds
Uncharted Territory
The South Slope of Pikes Peak has been closed to hikers for more than 100 years. From late June through September guided tours in this pristine ecosystem are available for a nominal fee. The hike covers seven miles of easy terrain and takes about 4 hours. It is perfect for intermediate hikers, but you need to be acclimated to our high altitude. For details go to www. trailsandopenspaces.org.
Boudreaux the Magic Dragon
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is now home to Boudreaux the Komodo dragon. On loan from Oklahoma City Zoo, he is laid back, loves people and enjoys massages. Boudreaux’s favorite food at the zoo is rats, but in the wild, Komodo dragons eat deer, wild pigs and goats. Komodo dragons are native to the Komodo Islands of Indonesia and are the world’s largest lizards, growing up to nine feet long and weighing up to 300 pounds. Komodo dragons are in danger of extinction due to natural disasters and habitat loss.
Discover one of the “10 Great Public Spaces in America”
The American Planning Association recently singled out Garden of the Gods for its 300 million years of geologic history, its impressive array of dramatic rock formations, and its use as a habitat by species as diverse as dinosaurs and honey ants. Now a city-owned park, Garden of the Gods offers exceptional natural beauty, wildlife, hiking and biking trails, rock climbing and horseback riding. Start your visit at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center so you can fully appreciate and enjoy this 1,323-acre urban park.
Flipped Discs
Colorado Springs hosts the first U.S. Open in July – not that U.S. Open, the Ultimate Disc Open. As many as 600 of the world’s best Ultimate Disc athletes will play on 24 teams in three divisions – Open, Women’s and Mixed. The inaugural international contest takes place July 4-8 at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Toasty and Tasty
Gather around Santa’s new fire pit at the North Pole and make your own s’mores or toast some yummy marshmallows.
continued on page 70
http://www.trailsandopenspaces.org
http://www.trailsandopenspaces.org
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012
Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012
Contents
What's New?
Get on the Radar
Regional Map/Index
Regional Itineraries
Live it Up!
Attractions Grid
SOUTHWEST
USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Pikes Peak Region Climate
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Historic Hotels
SOUTHEAST & DOWNTOWN
Are You Inclined?
Events with Altitude
Off the Beaten Path
Helen Hunt Jackson
NORTHWEST
High Altitude Tips
NORTHEAST
55 Attractions in 5 Days
NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Over the River
Distinctive Destinations
Services
Money-Saving Coupons
Listing & Advertiser Directory
Money-Saving Coupons
Drive Time Chart
Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com