Show and Tell Wednesday

This weeks Show and Tell is about a souvenir we have gotten from somewhere that we have been. I chose a picture of Zach and I from our trip to Cave of the Winds in Colorado Springs. Zach and I traveled to Colorado in July of 2007 to visit my family. This was Zach's first trip out there. I wanted to take him to a couple of parks that they have out there and this is one that we decided to go to. The reason why I decided to show the picture is because it shows so much more than just the two of us. We were standing inside the cave when this picture was taken. The temperature from outside to inside the cave must have been a 10-15 degree difference. Like I said we went in July and look we are in sweatshirts in here. Zach was AMAZED by all the different rock formations that exist. He learned a lot and could not wait to get home and share what he saw with his dad.


The website states this about the park:
Cave of the Winds, a hidden jewel within Colorado Natural Attractions, literally makes your jaw drop in wonder and astonishment. These Colorado Caves feature geology and adventure rolled into one—a true, unique GeoVenture! Located in scenic hills above historic Manitou Springs, this Colorado Attraction is one of America’s most important show caves and a "must-see" for all Colorado Natural Attractions. Visitors have shared in the stunning beauty of Cave of the Winds for over a century. Early legends of the Jicarilla Apaches, who migrated through the Pikes Peak region around 1000 AD, tell of a cave in this area where the Great Spirit of the Wind resided. In the late 1800s, the modern era of Cave of the Winds began when two young brothers, George and John Pickett, stumbled onto these Colorado Caves. Just out for a day’s exploration with a church group, the boys never expected to stumble upon what would become one of America’s greatest show caves and a premier Colorado Natural Attraction! Through the years, visitors have ventured to these Colorado Caves by foot, horse, carriage, car, and RV. But whether 100 years ago or today, a visit to Cave of the Winds enthralls the whole family with the magnificent wonders of our special underground world--making it the best in Colorado Natural Attractions! Here are some other photos of what you would see inside the caves.