Mountaindale Cabins & RV Resort-Colorado Springs, CO Royal Gorge Bridge & Railroad- Canon City, CO

We choose this campground as it was equidistant from Canon City and Colorado Springs.  The campground is well-manicured, a graveled site with full hookups, and a spacious picnic area.  After we settling in, we rode over to Canon City to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.  This suspension bridge is the highest in the U.S.  A miraculous feat as it spans 1620 feet above the Arkansas River.  It was built in 1929 and had many attractions besides the bridge to enjoy.  Sadly, in 2013, a wildfire destroyed many of the attractions, and the bridge which suffered minor damage was repaired.  Today, one can ride the gondola, or for more adventure, zip line across the gorge, or scale up the side of the gorge.

The next day we went river-rafting down a portion of the Arkansas River. Thankfully, I was able to stay inside the raft and not take a dip in the very cool water. In the evening we boarded the Royal Gorge Railroad which travels along the river.  It’s a wow moment when the train goes under the bridge. The view from underneath is amazing.  It’s hard to imagine we crossed that bridge and looked down at the river just a day before.  The ride lasted two hours and we were able to enjoy dinner and wine while taking in the views.