It's easy to understand why so many Colorado Springs residents are inspired to take advantage of the great outdoors here. Graced with bountiful trail systems, no wonder 91 percent of the city's population claims to be in good health.
At Blue Star (719-632-1086)sample their signature almond-rosemary crusted salmon with honey Worcestershire sauce.
Colorado has 53 peaks higher than 14,000 feet; Pikes Peak is the most famous. To venture to the top, head for Barr Trail in Manitou Springs, which leads the adventurous hiker up 13 miles to the summit. On clear days, you can see as far as New
Mexico and Kansas.
Somehow, the stunning natural scenery that surrounds the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (719-633-9925) makes its 750 animals seem even more at home in their environments. The zoo is home to the world's most successful
giraffe-breeding program (185 births since 1954).
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