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PIKES PEAK RV PARK
Manitou Springs Doughboy: Granite Roots and Hidden Symbolism Revealed
Follow a sunrise stroll from Pikes Peak RV Park to decode Manitou Springs’ over-the-top WWI doughboy monument, uncover the story of hometown hero George Duclo, master photo and parking tips, and complete an easy heritage loop linking statue, grave and craft brews.
Physics Behind Pikes Peak Cog Railway’s Fail-Safe Brakes
Discover how hydraulic retarders, rack shoes and fail-safe air brakes let the Pikes Peak Cog Railway glide safely down its 25 % grade—and how you can see the physics up close from Pikes Peak RV Park.
Why Compasses Lie: Quiet Magnetic Secrets of Pikes Peak
Bust the myth of spinning compasses on Pikes Peak with easy DIY experiments, a summit-to-s’mores itinerary, and tips for every traveler launching from Pikes Peak RV Park.
Fly Fishing Fountain Creek Flyway: Season-Proven Spots, Quiet Pools
From your RV door to rainbow-filled pocket water under Manitou’s greenstone bridges, this guide lays out step-by-step access, hatch intel, and urban comforts—strong Wi-Fi, easy parking, craft coffee—so you can weave mountain fly fishing into any schedule.
Dawn Delight: Colorado Rooftop Yoga with Sunrise Feast
Wake up to an altitude-friendly rooftop yoga flow overlooking Pikes Peak, complete with kid-safe railings, Wi-Fi, and a chef-made sunrise buffet—all mapped out for Pikes Peak RV Park guests eager to turn dawn into the day’s high point.
Rooftop Astronomy & BBQ Nights at The Cliff House
Plan a rooftop astronomy barbecue atop The Cliff House in Manitou Springs—with new-moon timing, high-altitude grilling tips, gear checklists, and easy RV-to-roof logistics—for a Milky Way dinner you’ll be back from before quiet hours.