Journey through Colorado: Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak

Discover the rich history and breathtaking landscape of Colorado through the majestic Pikes Peak and the stunning Garden of the Gods.

Have you experienced a moment that remains vivid in your memory, one that you wish you had captured in a photograph, only to regret not doing so once the moment had passed? I will always remember the feeling of leaving Denver International Airport, driving my rental car to enter the highway, and catching sight of one of the grand Rocky Mountains in the distance. Coming from New England, where such sights are rare, the view was truly breathtaking. I had always wanted to visit the Rocky Mountains, and Colorado is the gateway to some of the most majestic mountains you will ever see. My visit to Colorado wouldn't be complete without a visit to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, but where would I go? At the time of my visit, I had originally planned to visit Rocky Mountain National Park with a tour group I had booked through my AAA membership's travel platform. However, there was a mix-up, and I ended up in a tour group heading to the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak instead. After the tour g…