Turns out I misread the sign coming back down from the Manitou Incline trail. It wasn't 7 miles, more like 4 miles 😜 Oops 😬

@user-vo6ch7ql9y

Жыл бұрын

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@standish250

Жыл бұрын

I think even the sign you showed is outdated. We just did this climb, exiting the Incline onto Barr trail where you showed nets ~4 miles total (including Incline). I think there's an "older" section which you can get to by simply continuing forward past the top of the stairs. It's another ½ mile on a beautiful, wide trail, with a bit more climbing. This dead ends at the Barr trail which you can take back to the trailhead. This got me ~5 miles and aligns with the signage and things you read online.

@travelwithbo

4 ай бұрын

@standish250 thank you for clarifying! It was a little confusing because what my fitness tracker said didn't align with the signs

My first "real" job was as a guide at the Cave of the Winds. I was 17 years old. The year was 1968! I would give anything to move back to my beloved hometown---Colorado Springs. My heart never left the gorgeous Pike's Peak region. The city is now about five times the size it was when I was living there. The Garden of the Gods was my back yard--my playground---literally. The Mount Manitou Incline was a sort of rail car that pulled people up the mountain (and down) wherein you sat looking out over the city. It was one of the best attractions in the region. Why it was discontinued is beyond me. I loved seeing this video, but there is sadness in it---much of the quiet charm of the city has been lost forever. But I guess most people can say the same thing if they grew up in a beautiful place. Thanks for posting this.

@travelwithbo

9 ай бұрын

I'm interested to hear your point of view. Looking back and comparing it to now, what are the best and worst things that have changed since then? Sort of like pros and cons that came with time, development, and modernization?

It’s so cool for me to watch this from a tourists perspective. I was born and raised in Colorado Springs and seeing this is wonderful!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a totally different perspective! Everyone tells me to make a video about my city, but I can't! I can't put myself into a tourist's shoes in my own city 🤪

@magdahliazimmerman3067

Жыл бұрын

@@travelwithbo if you are ever out in the Midwest I moved to a gorgeous little town called Dubuque. It’s one of the first towns west of the Mississippi and it’s got so much history! I think you’d love it!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

@@magdahliazimmerman3067 never heard of it, gonna have to Google it. Thanks for the info 😊👍

@amberreinholz9390

Жыл бұрын

@magadalina I thought the same thing!! Working at the cliff dwellings was one of my first jobs!!!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

@Amber Reinholz even though as a tourist I liked it, I'm sure working there can get old after a while?!

I live in the Springs and I would also highly recommend going to Glenn Eyrie. It's just north of Garden of the Gods, and you do need a reservation, but it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Gorgeous castle, lots of history. You can do a high tea, if you book early enough you can stay in the castle. Lots of wildlife as well.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

That actually sound pretty cool, I like castles! Too bad we missed it

@1981timur

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this, I’ll look it up. I want to visit. I’ll be coming from the Uk and just need a cheap place to stay as I’ll be exploring as much as possible!

@travelwithbo

7 ай бұрын

Did you end up visiting?

Beautiful places! Thank you for the review!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Gald you enjoined it 🙌 definitely worth visiting 💯

I live in Colorado Springs you hit pretty much everything. Manitou Springs is beautiful when it snows. Small little mountain town looks like a Christmas card

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

When we were there we were actually talking with my wife about how cool it must look in the winter ❄️

Thanks Bo! We will definitely experience a few of these excursions in Colorado

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy yourselves 🙌 hope some of the tips in the video will help 🤙 And feel free to comment some questions in here...

Very informative and detailed!! I enjoyed much!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

Wow..awesome place to visit

@travelwithbo

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely 🙌🚙

Thank you. Great destinations list and helpful tips

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 😊🙏 happy to hear it was helpful

Thanks for sharing! I'll be there end of September!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome, good for you! Enjoy the beautiful nature there 🙌

Great information. Thank you!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful Sandy 🙌

Thank you! Adding pricing information is great! For us traveling on budget makes a great picture on what we want to do and can afford!❤

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you enjoyed it and even more so, got something useful out of it 🤗

Nice video. I am motivated to get out of my routine and see something. Thank you

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome, glad I had the chance to contribute at least a little to your new adventures 🙌

Saving for my trip back to Colorado one of the most beautiful places I have ever been

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It's very pretty there 😊

Love my city!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

There is a lot to love 🙌

Thanks for sharing beautiful places and very useful detailed information, congratulations 👌👌👌

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Glad you got something out of it 😊🙌

Nice intro to the area. Appreciate the video, great job. Going there Memorial Day weekend, nice to get some ideas from your footage!!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear you found some useful info. Enjoy your trip. It's so beautiful there 🙌

Thank you for details

@travelwithbo

26 күн бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful ☺️🙌

great helpful tips! thank you!

@travelwithbo

5 ай бұрын

Happy to hear you found them helpful 😊 thank you for the comment 🙌

Just watched it on big TV! 👍 Very nice, beautiful, informative and inspiring video. 👍

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment 😀 definitely motivates me to create more content 🙌

Love this

@travelwithbo

11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 🙌

Were going in Oct and your video was super helpful. Your video gave a better perspective.

@travelwithbo

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for leaving this comment ❤️ Helps me stay motivated making these videos 🙌

These travel tips are truly helpful thank you. Solid videography skills as well

@travelwithbo

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Those kind words go a long way 🙌❤️

Very informative. Thanks for the video!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback 😊 happy to hear that

yall did a lot for a few days. awesome.

@travelwithbo

19 күн бұрын

Thank you. We like to be on the Move 😅

Colorado is awesome, I love it here I live in Fort Morgan but it is no that bad of a drive thanks so much for this video it is a great one!!

@travelwithbo

10 ай бұрын

I'm really happy you enjoyed it. Yes, the natural here is absolutely fantastic! We loved it too 🙌

I love CO!

@travelwithbo

10 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful nature in CO, we had so much fun 😍🙌

great place to visit 🌎

@travelwithbo

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous 😍 it's like a fantasy world out there 🙌

Found this lil video, I live out in the Springs myself. Had a group Hike around Helen Hunt and Seven during winter and just the silence and beauty of those areas is so lovely. Maybe next time when you visit you should come see our Garden of Eden we got, if the trail isn't over run with poison ivy lol

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

That sounds interesting 🤔 Thank you for the invitation 🤗

Great video! New subscribers here..... we love Colorado and we love Rocking The Retired Life!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Keep on Rocking 🤟 and thank you for the sub

liked the red rocks

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, super cool place

Thank you

@travelwithbo

Ай бұрын

Absolutely 🙌

i live in Colorado Springs it’s amazing

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

It truly is an amazing place 🙌

Great video. Didn’t know there are so many cool places in Colorado Springs.

@travelwithbo

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely, glad you enjoyed it! It helps a lot when good people like you take the time to leave a few kind words in the comments 🙏

@TuranZeynalliArmWrestling

4 ай бұрын

@@travelwithbo thank you very much Sir 🤝 we took a trip to the cave today. Was fun. Thank you for inspiration to get out of the house ))

@travelwithbo

4 ай бұрын

@@TuranZeynalliArmWrestling that's awesome! Hope you liked the cave 🙌

Excellent video

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙌🤗

Thank you so much!

@travelwithbo

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely 🙌 hope it was useful, or at least entertaining 😀

Nice video, well done.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

great video brotha

@travelwithbo

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words 🙌😊

Excellent video! I want to ride the train to the top of pikes peak!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 🙏 Yes, that train opens up beautiful views. The left side of the train seems to get better views

Missed out the royal gorge bridge (search it up) and for pikes peak, there's a 3rd way to get up there. Take the barr trail and enjoy a 13 mile hike and let me tell ya, that's no joke. Took me a whole 11 hrs to walk all the way up there.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that sounds intense 😳

Can't believe you jump there)))

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

The alternative was worse - just doing average stuff 😜

Hopefully Imma check the garden of gods out this time u go ✌️

@travelwithbo

6 ай бұрын

It's so worth it! Wish we would have had more time there

great, all the best for your youtube journey, great content , presentation , if you continue you will get million subscriber

@travelwithbo

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! I hope you're right, but there's so much competition and such great videos out there 🙌 I just love traveling, so I'll keep posting my adventures and experiences regardless of the outcome 😊🏞🚗

I'm so sad you couldn't see the Cheyenne Mountain zoo! The world's only zoo built into the side of a mountain. Amazing views. And amazing exhibits. I hope you can see it next time. Amazing views, and you can feed and pet real life giraffes!

@travelwithbo

6 ай бұрын

Yes, we were super sad and disappointed as well 😔 I heard so many Cool things about that Zoo

The Manitou Incline is no joke💪

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯 I consider myself pretty fit, I'm a gym owner. But that altitude got me 🥵

@tamatharussell850

Ай бұрын

It is not unusual for a runner, or two, that travels from a lower altitude to do the Pikes Peak Run end up in the hospital. The altitude just hits some hard! I used to live in Colorado Springs...I never made it all the way up the incline. Great job!

I was thinking about doing the via ferrata next time I'm in CS.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

I had to Google it. Oh wow, that looks so cool. Wish I'd know about it before my trip

Cheyenne mountain zoo was awesome as well..Colorado Springs was such a beautiful and clean place to visit..it was so hard to leave after 2 weeks and go back to Louisiana

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

We were really bummed that we didn't make it into the zoo! I couldn't even imagine that a zoo can sell out 🤷‍♂️ but we still had an awesome 4 day trip!!!

Thanks for the “pro-tip” on Pike’s Peak😀

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Of course! It does actually make a big difference 😎🙌

@user-er3jp8cw7y

Жыл бұрын

Гарно подорожувати з таким гідом!!!

@travelwithbo

7 ай бұрын

!!!❤

Thank you. I love the details you included. (parking, fees, distance, time,) Were you there in July and still that much snow at Pike's Peak?

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Yes, last year, the beginning of July for 4 days. It was amazing! Also I think there is a little bit of snow there most of the time.

Planned to visit and do the incline and go to pikes peak, hike garden of the gods... Got to the area and became suddenly really ill, short of breath, dizzy, headache, bad nausea and couldn't sleep, no appetite. Huge downer!!! So warning to anyone from the flat lands, might wanna book a few days to relax first before starting your adventure. Also that incline looked so steep!! Maybe next time i will have better luck!

@travelwithbo

24 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. Your body was definitely not ready for this 😟

Been to three of your stops, very educational, thanks for the info. As far as the cliff dwellings, don’t bother. See the real thing in Mesa Verde national park.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

I know, those are just replicas. Still a "feel good" experience, plus the drive there was very beautiful. And yes, I really want to see Mesa Verde one day 🙌

Moved to Colorado Springs with my family in the 70s experience 3 years of high school there was a great experience in my life. my dad opened up a club called the Latineer club anybody remember that? Went to Harrison HS

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Does the club still exist?

@arlenemartinez778

Жыл бұрын

Oh no.

I feel your pain on that Helen Hunt falls parking. Our gps took us there too. Luckily there was some guys on bikes that told us where to go. And that road to get there! OMG the views are amazing but it was the scariest drive of my life.

@travelwithbo

11 ай бұрын

The drive was definitely part of the adventure experience. We were not able to go there directly because the road was closed all together 🤪

@DMaster81

11 ай бұрын

@@travelwithbo that sucks. When we realized we weren’t there I told my wife that I saw a video on KZread where that happened to someone so I had to come back and find this video.

I’ve also climbed the incline

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

I love the Incline 🙌 such a beautiful view

You can also hike up Pikes Peak

Need to do Golden and Boulder

The Ridge across from the Red Ocks is Dakota/Dinosaur Ridge which is a great hike with a side trail to dinosaur footprints

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Sounds cool. Gonna have to Google that

This summer I hiked up pikes peak, it is beautiful, although exhausting

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Hiking up Pikes Peak sounds extremely exhausting!!! 👏👏👏

@artwithbubblegum

Жыл бұрын

@@travelwithbo it’s pretty fun you just have to get up pretty early

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

@@artwithbubblegum did you feel the lack of oxygen when you got to higher altitudes?

@artwithbubblegum

Жыл бұрын

@@travelwithbo yes but I’m from Colorado do it wasn’t to bad

Thank you for sharing your video. We're going to be there next week for 5 days. I wonder where I should park ( RV camping) so we don't have to go forth and go back too far to the camping area.

@travelwithbo

11 ай бұрын

Oh how fun, enjoy your trip and stay. Unfortunately I wouldn't know much about RV parking 😬 sorry

@thedang4phim

11 ай бұрын

@@travelwithbo it's ok. We're going to find out. Thanks for the quick reply.

Loved the video. I can't do all the hiking🤷🏾‍♀️🙂. But I plan to go to Pikes Peak in May ... what did you do for the lightheaded-ness? Thanks for sharing.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Honestly I didn't do anything for the lightheadedness. I'm a gym owner and I would consider myself pretty fit. On top of Pikes Peak I feel it pretty much all the time a little bit, but I eventually just got used to feeling a little funny. It wasn't horrible, just noticeable.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

Жыл бұрын

Shot of Cuervo or some shops sell bottled oxygen

@travelwithbo

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I saw one of them on a Shark Tank episode. But I really don't think I needed one. Just felt it enough to notice

I'm on year 4, and still haven't done the incline, gotta do it before the snow hits.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

I don't even know if it's open in the winter?! That would be a cool experience 🙌

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

Жыл бұрын

No you can do 365 days a year

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

Жыл бұрын

@@travelwithbo yes it definitely is

What a great video!!!! In your opinion how many days does it takes to visit all those places? Thanks 😊

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

It took us 3.5 days, but Honestly I think for most people it would be more like 4-5 day. We like to just go go go!

@fadevsanjudo1222

Жыл бұрын

@@travelwithbo Thank you for your quick response 👍 🙏 I am a big fan of your content!!!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

@@fadevsanjudo1222 Thank you, means a lot to me! I see you got some serious music skill 🎺

Wow how many days were you all there? It seemed you did so much in just 1 day

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

We were there for 4 days 😊 we like to keep going and explore things 🙌

The air at 14K feet is NOT heavy, it's light (less oxygen). That's why you need to breath heavy because your body/lungs need to adjust to the altitude.

@travelwithbo

11 ай бұрын

You are absolutely correct buddy! Because I didn't have enough oxygen from the "light" air I struggled with finding the right words to explain how it feels 🤪😅

With Cheyenne Mountain Zoo you want to get there first thing in the morning - the animals are much more active. I hope your train engineer was my friend Dave. He’s a really cool dude with a lot of stories.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was a bummer we didn't make it into the zoo. Never thought a zoo can sell out. We got there first thing in the morning too!

I was stationed at Fort Carson for several years. Seven Falls is kind of overrated. Instead, drive 1:15 south and check out the Royal Gorge Bridge.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I'll have to look it up 🤔 thank you

What time of the year did you go? I’m going in June towards the end?

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

We went first half of July 🌞

more pushups! :)

@travelwithbo

2 ай бұрын

Always More 💪🔥😜 you'll find some pushups in almost all my travel videos 😅

Hello what is the elevation from where your from? I live at an elevation at 3,100ft but am staying in a cabin at 11,000ft and am wondering if I should be concerned about altitude sickness

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

The elevation difference between where I am from and Pikes Peak is a little over 13,000ft. But I wouldn't worry to much, after a while you start getting slowly used to it. That being said I would consider myself pretty fit.

@davidg5948

Жыл бұрын

@@travelwithbo thanks so much! Good to get some insight!

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

Жыл бұрын

Too late now but you get used to it

Is there bathrooms on the tram?

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no. You'll have to wait till you get to the visitor center

In June there is the Pikes Peak Hillclimb...Cars racing for the best time up Pikes Peak

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

That sounds pretty interesting to see 🚗⛰️

@shawnaweesner3759

Жыл бұрын

@@travelwithbo I grew up in Colorado Springs, and all us natives (we lived right next to Manitou Springs) hated that race! It’s very disruptive to Mother Nature. I claim native status because my Dad and Mom moved back to Colorado Springs when I was a baby. Our home backed up to The Garden of the Gods (103 Arnold Drive). The house had a huge picture window that looked right out at Pikes Peak.

@travelwithbo

7 ай бұрын

Sorry, I just now noticed your comment reply. That sounds like an amazing view from your home.

What month did you all go?

@travelwithbo

29 күн бұрын

It was at the beginning of May 🌞

Don't forget the Air Force Academy.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Yes. We heard that the Academy is also a great place to visit. Unfortunately we never got there. Hopefully next time 🙌

How long it takes to see hike and site seeing in Garden of Gods?

@travelwithbo

10 ай бұрын

At the visitor center, you can grab a map of the whole park. There you'll see all the parking spots and all the trails you can visit with your own car. Or they also have tours there at the visitor center. We spent about 3 hours at Garden of Gods and only saw the main attractions and hikes. But you can easily spend a whole day there. But to be fair, we move rather quickly with all our trips 😅💪

@ptalukder

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for nice video and trips and tricks. We are planning to visit Labor Day weekend. Same day planning to visit Garden of Gods and Pikes peak. Hence will be doing major attractions only

@travelwithbo

10 ай бұрын

If you plan it right and stick to the plan it's very doable. Are you going up Pikes Peak in your car or with that train?

@ptalukder

10 ай бұрын

@@travelwithbo most likely with our own car at pikes peak

@travelwithbo

10 ай бұрын

@@ptalukder oh I see. Then it'll be easier to stay on schedule. Have fun

Where can I book a ticket to ride the train to pikes peak?

@travelwithbo

8 ай бұрын

You can buy them here, hope this helps: www.cograilway.com/

@Cruz8322

8 ай бұрын

@@travelwithbo hey thanks a lot I’ll subscribe to ur channel awesome videos

@travelwithbo

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely 👍 and thanks for the kind words! Welcome to the fam 🙌

What's your favorite tourist attraction in Colorado Springs?

@JustSean714

Жыл бұрын

The places that aren't tourist attractions: Gold Camp Road (there's a spot you can just park and do things, like your wife or smoke). Then there's Cheyenne Mtn. State Park where you can see Norad before you're taken away by people in black suits. Rampart Range Rd, hidden within Garden of the Gods is cool, because you can see the highway that leads up to Pikes Peak.

@michaelbecker5995

Жыл бұрын

Def the incline. Also Maggie's farm ;)

@JC-gt3xv

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbecker5995 lol! Maggie's!

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbecker5995 😅

Can you please tell us where or what place stay?

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

I would probably look for an AIRBNB closed to the places that you want to see with 4.5 star reviews or more.

@Kidseducational1

Жыл бұрын

@@travelwithbo thanks

Stumbled upon this video after trying to find more information about Garden of the Gods. Awesome list of stuff to do! One thing that is a little disappointing to me is the lack of national parks in Colorado. Tons of beautiful scenery that should be in the NPS! Oh well at least most of them are free.

@travelwithbo

9 ай бұрын

When we went to Colorado we did not expect to find this much Beauty there in just one spot - Colorado Springs 🤩 Thank you for the kind comment 🙌

Having lived here in Colorado Springs, off and on, for the last 48 years, most of locals know these Anasazi Indian dwellings are B*lls*it. They built them back in the 30's and 40's for tourist dollars. If you want to see real ones, go to south-western Colorado where they have 50-60 of them. They have guided tours led by a park ranger. That's why you are allowed "unsupervised" in the C.S. cliff dwellings because everyone knows they're b.s. Garden of the Gods was a sacred site by local Native American tribes and they would not war against each other, or, build there. Fun fact however, Red Rocks and Garden of the Gods are part of the same rock formation that stretches 100 miles from Denver all the way down to Canon City.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

When I first read up on those Cliff Dwellings I knew they are "fake replicas" for tourist. But still kinda interesting to see, especially for an immigrant from Europe that knows about Native American Tribes only from Western Cowboy Movies 😬😅 What places would you recommend to see the real ones?

@daveb.4268

Жыл бұрын

Mesa Verda National Park in the extream south-west of Colorado. Some of the park even goes down into New Mexico. The "four corners" area is going to take any study of Indian culture to the next level and you can really feel it to. Canyon De Shelly, Arches N.P. in Utah, Salt Flats, of course, Grand Canyon N.P. are all much better at showcasing Native American history.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

@@daveb.4268 that's awesome, thank you Dave 👍

@shawnaweesner3759

Жыл бұрын

To @daveb.4268: I didn’t know that Fun Fact, and I was raised in Colorado Springs, so many thanks!

red rocks and 7 falls need to go at night

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

I think that would look awesome 🙌 maybe one day when I come back there

Ha ha ha ha

Done Please

Seven Falls has lost ALL its charm! All of it. I had been there 3 times before returning last month. Just wow omg they have ruined the experience so much. If u drive up there they turn u around and give u directions to drive to a parking lot so a shuttle can pick u up. U have to drive 15 minutes (that's if no traffic) back into town to a lot.might not seem like a lot, get in your car and drive for 15 minutes. It's a long ways away. In the lot u will see a sign telling u approx how long u have to wait. Ours said 1 hr but fortunately it was just a 50 minute wait. Evidently 1-2 hours is common. Why so long? Bc they have 2 small shuttles and that's it. So already really dumb. Then the shuttle drops u off and u have to walk UP a road for at least 30 minutes before u get to the falls. I had to ask people coming back down to make sure I didn't miss a path somewhere. I had a 2 year old with me. If it was just me I wouldn't mind the walk. But why can't the shuttle just drive u up? There were people on our shuttle that I never saw at the falls, elderly etc... hang with me I'm not even too the part that is so dumb. So they used to light up the falls at night with 7 different colors. The retention pond? next to the restaurant and gift shop was lit up and it all just uses to be full of people enjoying themselves. If they light it up now u would never know it. Why? Bc they usher u out around 6:30ish bc they have to make sure u get back down to catch a return shuttle. Maybe if u hike in there or something u could stay but when I went we were the last ones up by the falls. So ok kind of cool bc we had the place to ourselves but of course everything is closed up and no people so it totally kills the vibe. And of course the falls aren't lit up. If it was waterfalls on a scenic trail than I'd probably prefer to be a alone and enjoy nature. But that's not what this place is or ever has been. It's just not the same, won't b back. At least I can look at my refrigerator magnet I've had forever that shows the beautiful colored lit up falls. Oh and the wait for the shuttle on the way back was 1 hour. Crazy bc like I said we were the last ones to leave so wonder how long those people had been waiting down at the bottom? Had a smile on my face the whole time but inside was just like wtf happened here???everyone knows the best time to visit was always evening so u could experience both the day and night version of the falls. It's in a canyon so it's not like the change took long at all.used to be native american shows and stuff too right next to the base of the falls but of course u get up there now and just nothing. Just too bad all around.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I'm sorry you had such a bad experience with 7 falls. We went there during the day so I didn't even expect there to be any lights. Also we waited no longer than 20 minutes for the shuttle both ways and they dropped us off right by the gates to the park. Maybe it's different now 🤷‍♂️

Just don't do the tourist traps they hit you for alot of money,going to pikes peak and seven falls, the cave of the winds, going to Manitou springs,all tourist traps,don't do it save your money

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

For the sake of seeing as much as possible in 4 days we did all of those 😅 some were priced appropriate, but some are definitely a little pricey for what it is. But no real regrets here. Colorado Springs has definitely some very cool free stuff to offer. You can take your car up to Pikes Peak instead of the Cog Railway, the Manitou Incline is free if I remember correctly, tons of free hiking too...

Best thing you can do is leave as soon as possible.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know

Do NOT walk back down the incline. it's not advised and causes the foot traffic to slow down and get all bunched up.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, we went down the long way around the mountain. Beautiful views and trails 😍🏞

I thought the Manitou springs cave dwellings were replicas

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I know. But it was still interesting to see. But honestly the view and drive up to the mountain were almost even cooler to experience. Very pretty and scenic! At least for me...

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

Жыл бұрын

They are

Gotta call out the irresponsible climbing in your video because it’s off limits without a permit which can be signed at the visitor center. Hire a guide or know how to rock climb. Don’t be another tourist death or injury. Definitely don’t do what this guy did. Next, no you didn’t come down 7 miles from Barr Camp. Top of the incline is 2.25 miles down Barr. Anything outdoor related, don’t follow this guy or you’ll get hurt. Call a running store, guide service or REI for professional info regarding trails.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Dan

To bad I live here

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Why do you say that? 😅

colorado springs area is to restricted and not recommended

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by too restricted?

Less face...more of everything else

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your advice

@pull_my_finger1614

Жыл бұрын

Don't take that the wrong way 🤘 ur a handsome cat , but the scenery out there is amazing . Went in '17 . 👍👍

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

Less me, more pretty stuff. Got it 🫡😅 just kidding. Thanks for watching

Garden of the gods is the most crowded and over rated place in the world.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

I really didn't have the same experience as you 😬 there weren't even that many people there when we went. Also it's a huge park with tons of different hidden trails. Didn't put all of them in the video, but definitely enough room for everyone and even some privacy if needed

@Dianderson1816

Жыл бұрын

Bo ive been on christmas day while it was snowing and there was still a bunch of cars. Today there was traffic all the way out of the gate and it was full of instagrammers taking ass pics

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

@@Dianderson1816 🤣😂 instagramer's taking a$$ pics and youtubers like me talking into a camera 😅 If I remember correctly we were there on a Thursday midday. Obviously there were tourists there. But my experience was that when you walk further away from the main parking lots inside the park itself, it's not too bad 🤷‍♂️ Maybe I was just lucky 🤞

@JC-gt3xv

Жыл бұрын

Lol just no. Are there people? Sure. But it's so beautiful! I was just there in August multiple times. Over rated? Not even close

@JC-gt3xv

Жыл бұрын

@@Dianderson1816 ahhhh Christmas day. That could have been it I suppose. Colorado springs isn't a small city, maybe alot of families in town or something. I mean it's free and it's right there u don't have to drive up into the mountains or anything

I live here. It's nice, if you can handle vagrants, drug users/dealers, shitty drivers, tyrant police, and fuckin karens. Other than that you'll find some, very kind and helpful people!

@blandrooker6541

Жыл бұрын

Took the words right out of my mouth.

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

We were there only for 4 days total. Luckily I didn't come across any of those 😅 only good people and awesome memories here 🙌

@bubbalove5663

Жыл бұрын

facts

𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖒𝖔𝖘𝖒 👊

@travelwithbo

Жыл бұрын

🤙🤙🤙

What I hate about these tour videos that they do is we are here to see the environment. Why do they have the habit of putting themselves on the camera? We do not care for the people😂

@travelwithbo

6 ай бұрын

Ouch 😂🤣 sorry you don't like my face 😝 in the first 5 seconds of the video, I invited everyone to come with "me" to Colorado Springs. That's why the channel is called "Travel With Bo" and not with "nobody" 😜 I'm just sharing our journey and hoping that somebody can get tips or inspiration from this, or simply have a better idea how to plan their trip 🙌 that being said, I will keep your comment in mind and have less of me in the videos so it's more pleasant to watch 😊 thank you for watching! Make sure to check out the other travel videos on my channel 👀🚗

Thank you for details

@travelwithbo

17 күн бұрын

Of course! Happy yo hear you found it useful 🙌