More snowy mountains on the way to Colorado. We like their motto! Red rocks in Utah. Unique formations in Utah. Typical western scene. Broken fence, sagebrush, hills in the distance. Colorado at last! Garden of the Gods, is impressive even from the road. Dinosaur skull in the visitor center. Can you find the teeth? Garden of the Gods, we are ready to begin a day of sightseeing. Garden of the Gods and Pike's Peak. We'll visit both today. The unique rocks here gave the place its name. The nature center was a nice experience. A fine day is in store. Red and gray are different types of rock, but so close together. Look at how vertical these are, like towers. Rock forest. Look at the thin layers behind Hanhan. Each just came up from the Earth. Kissing Camels. It's getting hot out here and it's only 11:30. This used to be a chuckwagon dinner area. Labels Oregon, the Beaver State