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.
Discover Manitou’s 1889 Horse Troughs Still Pouring Spring Water
Stroll 0.6 mile from Pikes Peak RV Park to the 1889 Wheeler Town Clock and taste free mineral spring water where history, photo ops, and family-friendly fun converge.
Historic Glow Returns: Restored 19th-Century Downtown Street Lamps
Stroll from Pikes Peak RV Park into Manitou Springs’ revived 19th-century lamp glow for history, eco-tech insights, and photo-perfect routes along the Creek Walk Trail.
The Untold Origins of Manitou Cliff Dwellings’ Petroglyph Replicas
Unmask the 1907 replica Manitou Cliff Dwellings, discover nearby authentic petroglyphs, and grab kid-friendly, low-impact tips for a 90-minute round-trip adventure from Pikes Peak RV Park.
Springs Day Park’s Secret: 1933 WPA Restroom Murals
Uncover the rumored 1933 WPA murals hidden in Springs Day Park’s restroom—just a short, ADA-friendly stroll from Pikes Peak RV Park—and learn how to spot, photograph, and help preserve this Depression-era mystery.
Hidden Story of Iron Mountain Road’s Stone Mile Markers
Explore Manitou Springs’ Iron Mountain Road with RV-friendly pull-offs, Instagram-ready 19th-century sandstone mile markers, and easy tips for turning a two-mile loop into a half-day history adventure.
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.
Unwrapping Miramont Castle’s Room of Mummies Origins
Explore Miramont Castle’s enigmatic Room of Mummies, discover how a globe-trotting Victorian priest amassed relics from three continents, and snag practical tips for parking, tickets, and accessible touring.
Harriet E. Stratton’s Manitou Etchings: A Collector’s Guide
Explore Manitou Springs’ sunrise-lit art scene with insider tips to spot authentic landscape etchings, hands-on workshops, gallery secrets, and RV-friendly ways to protect your new prints.
Shop History: Manitou’s 1890s Livery Stables Transformed
Stroll from your RV to Manitou Springs’ revitalized 1890s stables for coffee, art, history exhibits, and kid-friendly fun on an easy half-mile walking loop.