Seven Falls

We haven't had the chance to explore much because we have been SO busy trying to get the house unpacked (still not done!), so we decided to take today to visit a local attraction called Seven Falls. It's called that because it cascades down 181 feet in seven distinct steps carved out in Pike's Peak granite. And call us crazy, but next to the falls is a stairway with 224 steps to the top of the falls and we CLIMBED it! (Amy would be SO proud of me!) Of course, with the higher altitude (almost 7200 ft) by the time we reached the top, we thought we were going to die!! There is also a mountain elevator that takes you up to the Eagle's Nest, where less adventurous type can visit too. There is also a place called Inspiration Point that overlooks all of Colorado Springs, but that we saved for next time. We had the stroller and it was really difficult to traverse on the trail, and honestly, we were all exhausted - even Olivia! We'll save that for the next trip! Take a look at the pictures - it's absolutely gorgeous!!

* By the way, the chipmunks and squirrels are VERY domesticated! If you hold still, as you will see, they will come right up to you - and this one stood on my foot! CUTE!