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Black Pioneer Heritage: Must-See Stops Around Colorado Springs
Explore a 30-minute loop of accessible churches, trailheads, and museums near Pikes Peak RV Park that spotlight Black pioneer legends, complete with GPS stops, family activities, and local eats.
Chemical Analysis: Soda Springs Tunnel Salts Demystified
Decode the sparkling mineral crusts inside Manitou’s Soda Springs tunnel, learn their geology, safe sampling tips, photo spots, and follow a 1.5-mile loop from Pikes Peak RV Park.
Freeze-Thaw Cycles: Manitou Canyon Sandstone Walls Crack, Creak, Captivate
Beat Manitou Canyon’s freeze-thaw hazards with science-backed timing tips, family-safe overlooks, RV winter hacks, and easy conservation moves.
Manitou Ghost Town Hike: Ruins, Legends, Epic Views
Four scenic miles from Pikes Peak RV Park lead you past alpine tundra, rusting ore carts and Gold Rush cabins to Ghost Town Hollow’s sealed tunnel, blending easy logistics with history, wildlife and goosebump-worthy photo ops.
Ute Pass Hidden Petroglyphs: Hike, Snap, Respect
From your RV hookup in Manitou Springs, follow our guide to hidden Ute Pass rock art—parking tricks, sunrise photo settings, wildlife safety, and cultural insights that turn a short walk into a centuries-spanning adventure.
Bioluminescent Night Hikes Near Manitou Springs? Find the Glow
Experience moonlit trails, UV-glowing scorpions, telescope star parties and lantern-lit caves around Manitou Springs—family-friendly night hikes, gear tips and post-adventure eats, all minutes from Pikes Peak RV Park.