We begin by exploring Red Rocks Park in the early morning. The views of Denver from the Red Rocks park are majestic. The Visitor Center describes the 300 million years of history that it took to form the rocks where the early inhabitants "the dinosaurs" roamed through the Red Rocks Park. The famous rock band "The Beatles" as well as many other notable musicians have played in the Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Venturing on to Evergreen, we will gaze at the spectacular mountain views and pass by the beautiful Evergreen Lake. We will then ascend to Echo Lake, one of the highest natural lakes in North America.
Continuing on to Mount Evans we take the highest paved road in North America and ascend to more than 14, 000 feet above sea level. At Mount Evans you can hike around the area and see the Chicago Lakes below in the valley. Mountain goats are often seen as well at the top of the mountain.
From Mount Evans, a quick stop in Idaho Springs will give you a chance for a coffee, a snack and a stroll around the town as you learn about the mining history of the area as well as tall tales of interesting old Western bandits. For example, Jesse James and his gang often enjoyed the Hot Springs at Idaho Springs while they were in town. From Idaho Springs we will head back toward Denver.
Venturing on to Evergreen, we will gaze at the spectacular mountain views and pass by the beautiful Evergreen Lake. We will then ascend to Echo Lake, one of the highest natural lakes in North America.
Continuing on to Mount Evans we take the highest paved road in North America and ascend to more than 14, 000 feet above sea level. At Mount Evans you can hike around the area and see the Chicago Lakes below in the valley. Mountain goats are often seen as well at the top of the mountain.
From Mount Evans, a quick stop in Idaho Springs will give you a chance for a coffee, a snack and a stroll around the town as you learn about the mining history of the area as well as tall tales of interesting old Western bandits. For example, Jesse James and his gang often enjoyed the Hot Springs at Idaho Springs while they were in town. From Idaho Springs we will head back toward Denver.