Pikes Peak

I had an early start this morning to board the cog rail car that goes to the top of Pikes Peak, standing at a mere 14110 feet. The rail car takes about an hour and a half to reach the top and passes through various levels of vegetation, finishing way above the tree line. I was a bit woozy at the top but not enough to spoil the magnificent views.

On my return to normal altitudes I jumped in the car and took a back road heading west. The snap below is one of the scenes from this road. The drive took me through Cripple Creek - a ghostly looking mining town and past Florissant Park - a fossil and petrified wood site.

Afternoon storms seem to be the thing here with plenty of lightning to add to the spectacular views!