COLORADO SPRINGS (AIR FORCE ACADEMY & THE INCLINE) EP 92

Colorado Springs should be on every RVers route. During our short visit we toured the Air Force Academy, hiked the Manitou Incline, drove through Garden of Gods and experienced great food and music. We visited from February 9th through the 16th and didn’t have the best luck with weather. It snowed for two days keeping us in the rig editing followed by intense wind preventing us from driving to the top of Pikes Peak. Always an adventure in Colorado. We stayed at Garden of the Gods RV park - decent park close to Garden of the Gods, but surrounded by construction.
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[@ldodom]

You can call Amarillo whatever you like. Just keep posting! Your family is amazing and Caleb got a double heap of y'alls charisma. Happy birthday to Carson. God be with you all - wherever you may go!

[@tamaralafontaine5615]

My favorite city on earth! My dad was an Air force Major stationed at the Academy twice. I lived there through high school and into my late 20's. PLEASE go back when you have more time and yes, summer is amazing. A few places off the top of my head you would not want to miss are Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls, The Broadmore, Palmer park, Old Colorado City and more. The zoo is even quite the experience. It is on the side of Cheyeanne mountain. Glad you saw Garden of the Gods. Colorado Springs and the surrounding area are amazing. Congratulations on the incline. That is not for the weak.

[@jimg2885]

What a great video. Your kids are getting to see so much that most kids will never see. Again great family and love watching your videos..

[@karenthomas6602]

We are so happy to find your channel!! We are revisiting many camping trips 25-30 years ago when our kids were same age as yours! Such sweet memories!! Now we are retiring & planning trips with our grandchildren...which will be a whole different experience, I'm sure! Got our Grand Design on Valentines Day, can't wait to head out! We'll look for you , keep up the good work!

[@stevemiller7215]

I love Colorado. Have all over the states, currently Va. we love Denver and the whole state. Lived there 4 years. Breath taking. Perfect weather. Great people. Congrats on the incline. You were even used to the altitude. You are an animal!

[@toddmadison4959]

Nice... Our son Graduated there in 2015.. always loved parents weekend. thanks for sharing.

[@izby2652]

I love that Carson had the opportunity to do this.

[@AdventuringToday]

Great episode KYD! Absolutely fantastic! #KYD #keepyourdaydream

[@annek1226]

Absolutely the most beautiful place in the world, Garden of the Gods! Hope they just do a clean up of the chapel, the place is amazing just the way it is! Yea Colorado!

[@regenagroen4631]

BRAVO MARC on that STEEP climb!!!! BEAUTIFUL Scenery up there!!! HAPPY late BIRTHDAY Caleb!!! I want to THANK ALL VETS/CADETS!!!! The BIGGEST THANK YOU!!! HUGS to all of you!!

[@ArbitraryExploration]

So brave doing the Incline for the first time, in the winter and pushing yourself to get a good time.

[@rhondalyn100]

Had to squeeze every frame out of the end of that one, guys...didn't want it to stop...thanks for the ride and the climb to the top. :-)

[@mariavicinaiz4504]

Great video! We loved Colorado Springs. We visited Garden of the Gods, Manatou Springs, rode the Cog railway up to Pikes Peak. We will definitely be taking more road trips to Colorado. Unfortunately full time rving is not possible right now. I live in Houston, FYI we have one of the biggest rodeo in the world going on til the 18th if you're in the area. Welcome to Texas.

[@UncaDave]

Who cares how fast you make it up there! Isn’t it better to just go slow, stop and rest, enjoy the view?The Academy is so awesome, I was there in 1960 with the Boy Scout Jamboree.And I agree good to see Carson get some time on the video.Please share with us your challenges in the kids schooling . Many RVrs would like to know more about how you do it.

[@rexamicone7484]

I am so glad you came to my home town! I was super sad I couldn't attend the meet up! I am retired Air Force and you did great!

[@katphyre]

Oh he's so sweet. What a nice thing to have a sensitive son. Someday his spouse will love that.

[@Jeff_369]

Go Caleb!!! You rock buddy!

[@0HARE]

Thanks for another great episode. Your kids are awesome. Good Vibrations

[@toh2002]

Caleb, YOU ROCK LITTLE DUDE!!!!!! LOL

[@wherervtv8439]

Great climb Caleb, that is an amazing hike Marc, thanks for sharing. What an amazing adventure it would be for Carson to go to the academy. Garden of the gods is beautiful, we will definitely be seeing that when we are there in May.

[@crisbonser]

Love seeing our hometown from a visitors perspective, thanks for capturing it so well...!

[@jimroorda6488]

The 4 of you are wonderful. Great family, In love. Very real; the most natural, comfortable people I've ever met. I love the way y'all interact with each other.These Colorado episodes were very special for me 'cause I grew up in Denver, but you showed me a whole different aspect of the State that I love the most. Thanks!

[@bethharvey5137]

Definitely come back in the summer. You will love it! ❤️

[@homco]

You guys rock. My girlfriend and I just got back from Tulum, Mexico. We spent four nights at Zamas on the beach all because of your guys video about their drink! It was everything you built it up to be btw.

[@scottrush3599]

My heart seriously skipped a beat when you slipped......

[@michaelvolentine9203]

From 1946 until 1949 my family would travel from Louisiana to Ft Collins so my father could attend Colorado A&M and get a degree. We would spend 3 months during the summer enjoying everything that Colorado had to offer. I still travel back in our motorhome every chance I get.

[@RVHabit]

If that opening scene in the car with the "you done" isn't me. Lol im still laughing. What a great video. Stay safe guys, Lou.

[@akbigdaddy100]

Wow that was awesome, how in the world does someone give you a thumbs down, just don't understand that! What a beautiful area!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Clearly it was an accident :)

[@shack200351]

Love the garden of the gods use to live in the springs miss it

[@WanderingWeekends]

Colorado is certainly on the bucket list... life goals! Great experience. I'd advise those with knee issues the downhill would likely be worse than uphill!

[@ritanooney865]

ur children have some awesome parents!!

[@edgee7296]

Looks like another fantastic trip. If you liked that hike, the next time you're in Vancouver, BC, you should try the Grouse Grind on Grouse Mountain (technically in North Vancouver) but clearly visible from the Vancouver waterfront. Enjoy KYD'ers.

[@bigchill1532]

Thanks for mentioning places with lots of handicap access. My oldest daughter is in a wheelchair and tips like that are greatly appreciated! Love your channel!

[@JodysJourney]

It was fun to see more of Carson and what a great experience for him.

[@crystals429]

So I'm glad you didn't fall down those stairs great video

[@snowchel]

I'm glad you got to visit Colorado Springs (my current beautiful home). There's a lot to do here, for sure.

[@jandblawncare8570]

Still living vicariously through you, lol. Our winter has been ridiculous to say the least, the lake effect snow burred us in 170" (72" in 2 days) and if that isn't bad enough now we're getting all these Nor' Easters and it's preventing us from taking delivery of our new Rockwood! Slides on the trailer we're trading in are still frozen shut.

[@MakingMotorhomeMemories]

You just showed me that this USAF veteran needs to put this stop on his bucket list! Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@dwightreed2174]

Excellent video guys. If Carson really wants to go there it would be one of the best choices of his life.

[@squirrelsrus1]

The Incline is no joke. This was great! I used to live there and worked just up the road from GoG. We would ride or run through there almost every day during lunch.

[@jjburkk]

Lived there in 90-91 while stationed at Fort Carson. Should never have left, it's an amazing part of the country. We go back several times a year now. I'm hoping to retire in the area. Been having a rough week, thank you very much for this video. Just looking at that place calms me down. I have to say tho, I hate how it's become so overpopulated and they make you pay for everything! Want to look at a mountain? Pay me! Want to walk through a stream? Pay me! Want to park your car and get out and breathe the air? Pay me! 30 years ago it was very different. But I guess everything was.

[@roseandmiron]

Well that incline was really Steep and not sure I could do that right now LOL and that is a very beautiful place I've been who Colorado a couple times but there's so much to see you have to really take some time that's for sure glad you guys are safe see you next Sunday

[@05milmachine90]

Retired after 21 years in the Air Force. Wife wouldn't go for the camper, so for my retirement present I got a Corvette instead (rough I know). We just took it last year up Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods and all around C springs. Great area of the country.

[@cecilprice9187]

It would be a great opportunity and honor to go to the Air Force Academy you've got such a wonderful family and then the one shot of your daughter when she pops her head out and says offspring her hair is really bright she got beautiful hair you guys enjoy yourself and keep up the good work

[@shannonlacy1352]

So happy you toured the USAFA, my kid loves it there.

[@jeanpeach8998]

Ive been at the air force adcamy over 30 yrs ago was at garden of the Gods last oct Colorado my favorite state love ur videos

[@michaelp1109]

Love it....again. Thanks for sharing. Since we're both from AZ I'll call you family. :)

[@chuckmoseley1028]

Loved this video! I think Marc and Caleb need to take their act on the road! lol!

[@Windkisssed]

Great video! It brought back memories! I went through Colorado Springs for a hopeful job transfer (fell through☹️). I did the Academy in the summer so no school in session - you guys were lucky! Garden of the Gods IS awesome!!! I just loved the entire community!!! You sure have your hands full with those kids! That Caleb is a little beyond his years!! Keep up the smiles everyone!!! Thanks for the fun! Lauri

[@crazy55rider7]

Loved the style of this video. More real and smooth and personal. Great job.

[@TheMrswhiteway]

So happy you made it to our hometown! We are going to buy our first 5Th wheel tomorrow and full time it with our 2 kids!!! Thanks for all the tips and inspiration!

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

Y'all really do a fabulous job sharing, editing, keeping things interesting and starting my day off fun.

[@taracopas7412]

Went to USAFA...it has changed a lot since I graduated but it’s an experience like no other and you will meet life long friends. I have never regretted my decision to go there. Best of luck to Carson!

[@eticket70]

Caleb = Air Force, Carson = Marine Corps, yuuuht! Great video 👍

[@lukesmith9648]

Awesome, wont be able to full time Rv yet but we can for my weeks off here between Oregon and Idaho. Very encouraging seeing you guys work together. Thank you

[@michaelmccallister2257]

Bring back memories since I been there 5 or 6 years ago. Beautiful cith

[@DelnoraandWes]

How very cool! We were in Colorado Springs visiting friends last year but couldn't do the Incline because our kids are too young. Totally agree with Marc. If I lived there it would be part of the weekly fitness routine. From a couple of West Point grads, so cool that Carson is considering USAFA. :)

[@tdeen752]

I did the incline last June. Quite fearful of heights. It took me about an hour, and I may have let out a couple short screams when I thought I was going to fall. But it was worth it! Took the Barr trail back down, not brave enough to go down without a handrail!

[@irishpatriot2358]

Marc and Tricia- You all are a total inspiration! I was so lucky to find you on KZbin way back in season one and you have been part of our Sunday night routine ever since. Now my wife and I are planning for our first RV! Like you said "you only get 18 summers with your kids." Question for you Marc - where do you find all of the music for your videos? You always pick such awesome songs that I have never heard of. Maybe Tricia will have a KYD cookbook and you can make KYD season soundtrack CD's? Just a thought! Thank you for all the laughs and great ideas! It's an honor to join you all each week on this journey. Take care!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Welcome. I use Epidemic Sound, but now really liking Artlist since I signed-up a coupe months ago bit.ly/Artlist-KYD-Music I talk about how I find music in our new KZbin course, but we're still in pre-launch phase. I'll announce on the channel next week after a few more tweaks :) howtostartayoutubechannel.com/ Trish is working on a cookbook too, but we're stating with videos. We def. need more time in the day!

[@micahfowler7656]

Wow! Hard to believe that I was having a regular day at school and y’all were just minutes away from where I was. So happy for y’all to experience my home town, but you really are right when you say that only the surface was scratched. There are so many experiences that my town has to offer and I hope y’all come back. Thank you for inspiring me to see the not only the country, but to experience the place that I have lived in for the past 16 years with new eyes.

[@MHHustle]

So glad you made it to our hometown! Great episode, feeling proud.

[@katiewilson5442]

We are have been living in COS for almost 5 years and loved watching your adventures here! Next time you come through, do a meet up! ;) Apparently, the repairs on the chapel are to the roof to repair all of the leaks but from what we heard they are not changing the original deisgn, just fixing and repairing and securing what is in disrepair. ;). As for the incline, next time, come down the Barr Trail, it'll give you some great views and you'll have a whole new appreciation for it. We think Caleb can make it to the top, or at least to the bail out point! If you make it back to Garden of the Gods, park and go for an adventure hike behind balanced rock. So much to explore off the beaten path! Another fun hike is Pulpit Rock and it's one that is "family friendly" so long as you hold on to little ones! There are rattlesnakes in the summer, so beware. Pikes Peak Highway is a really fun drive and worth another trip but definitely time it to go early so that you don't hit clouds that mess up the view. ;) We love your channel and the videos! So fun to see so much of Caleb in this video!

[@cindaodneal6041]

The next time you come through Amarillo, you should plan for a couple of days to explore Palo Duro Canyon. It's the second biggest canyon in the US and has a lot of great trails to explore. You won't regret it! Just found your channel and I'm loving it!

[@BaysideBranding]

One of our favorite places on earth. Love visiting there and we have never RV'ed there yet but planning this summer a west trip. Thanks for all your post and information.

[@mcdonoughjim]

Love Jim’s lanyard, ZTL says hey

[@BlueBlairyFitness]

We absolutely loved meeting all of y'all in Austin on Saturday! We are definitely adding that hike to our list of things to do in Colorado. ❤️💪🏼 -Blair

[@danigirl7269]

Thanks for the great video. Wow!! what a climb.

[@prntrfxr]

Loved this video guys! The pastry looks like a Mexican pastry called Orejas (Ears). Which is equally funny!

[@rebeccasalter2425]

Mmmm. We are always looking for the best Cubano. Thanks!

[@marilyncox4086]

Just watching this VLog ... We visited relatives in Colorado Spring and did some amazing hikes! FYI we're from Washington State... the altitude was MUCH HIGHER in Co!! We decided to take the trail turn off at the half way point on the Incline hike. The portion we did was SUPER COOL

[@TravelingKristin]

When Trish said "I love my research" with that big smile on her face, I get you Trish, I get you!

[@sunnycharacter]

Oh my gosh Caleb! So sweet!

[@johnrenterprises2604]

" I hate hiking period." "You done?" "Yeh" Love it! Thanks for the chuckle :o)

[@themaineventphotobooth]

Another Great EP Love your channel and thanks for the ride. Looking forward to the next EP!

[@DiyDadFL]

Next time you are in Colorado, come down to San Juan Valley. It’s absolutely beautiful and tons of RV resorts. Check towns like Creede, CO

[@zthuli]

Garden of the Gods, Incline, USAFA tour - well done selecting some of the top spots in Colorado Springs. Who knows, maybe Carson can lead your next tour at the Academy!? Good luck, you can do it Carson! It was great to meet you guys yesterday. Thanks again for coordinating a meet up and fostering the KYD community. We look forward to keeping in touch and following as you head north this summer!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Uncle Zach! :) Great meet-up yesterday. Nice to connect. I like the profile pic.

[@nfoss5656]

I was hoping to see my Colorado Springs friends in the background. No such luck. thanks for the video.

[@dollarsignfrodofan77]

I'm in Colorado Springs and I'm going full time travel trailer soon! I should have my rig all setup by then. I'd LOVE to take you up to Pikes Peak and then to the Pikes Peak museum so y'all can learn all about the racetrack.

[@Yeahyeahblahblah]

I’m envious of people that can do these hikes. I’m sure it whips you into shape. My heart won’t allow me to do things like this :/

[@dougduncan5223]

Cool video. Good job climbing to the "stairway to heaven" They would have had to airlift me off the mountain. Safe travels y'all.

[@alisonuuereb822]

So beautiful! I traveled to the Air Force academy this summer for a wedding. Bride and groom both attended the academy 30 years prior. Was breath taking for sure!!

[@toh2002]

I love how you guys do your research before you arrive at these wonderful locations. This is what sets you guys apart from everyone else. We never have to wonder where you guys are at or what you are doing. :)

[@alaskanawesomeness9017]

We have a great long tall trail like that up here in Seward. If you get time to try it when you come up you will love it. Great video as always.

[@lifeiswonderful2039]

You guys are awesome!!! Love watching your videos. It's cool you get to travel around and full-time RV.

[@fillg]

Caleb is THE MAN! Pickin' up chicks everywhere he goes. :)

[@carlkey9136]

Been in that area a lot...never knew of that trail. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheOmegaKira]

I've binged a lot of your videos... Tempted to joing the insiders; next time y'all are through Co Springs

[@4blake]

Vicki and I were the photographers for a wedding in the Chapel. Absolutely beautiful! Another great video guys and that would be a great choice Carson and happy belated birthday Carson!

[@timothybaik1684]

Hey KYD, new to the RV scene and new to KYD. Love your channel. Loved your video about the Springs. I’m a flight instructor at the academy, if you guys come through the springs and want a tour of the airfield let me know!

[@daveswaisgood7995]

Wow, those steps are crazy! Not me! Your in great shape!

[@ronmcphee1865]

absolutely amazing videos -- safe travels everyone ----- enjoy Texas

[@kimc1466]

My husband went to the Air Force Academy. We are now stationed in Alaska until this summer. We’ll be RVing south, and are looking forward to stopping at a few places you have visited. Thanks for all of the recommendations. We both look forward to your videos each week! Good luck to Carson as he works towards his Academy goals!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

That's great. Keep in touch.

[@sheilahag]

When you go back to Colorado (my FAVORITE state), take your truck on State 24 out of Colorado Springs to Top of the Rockies going to Aspen!!! It is GORGEOUS!!!! But DO NOT TAKE YOUR R V!!!! While in Aspen, visit John Denver Memorial - BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@marlaynacooper9132]

We did the incline with our 3 young kids. They kicked butt and we did it in 90 minutes.

[@Andy-bw7mo]

Love the videos. We're watching our way through the seasons and being inspired. FYI, this one doesn't show in the season four playlist. Almost missed it!

[@garyhanson4133]

Still just so much fun. When I lived down there, as a kid, my parents took me to the grand opening of the chapel. I have since gone down as I've had 2 friends kids go through the academy. I was able to o to one of their graduations. It is an excellent school but very difficult to get in. I hope your son can make it. It would really be an experience for him. When I went down for the graduation I also when through garden of the gods again. I'm taking my oldest some to market so plan on renting a car to show him around, as he's never been down there. Happy travels

[@OurLicencetoTravel]

Great show as usual. Love to watch!

[@fordfan3179]

That slide could have resulted in a multitude of broken bones. You wouldn't have stopped till you hit that flat spot. The best part of being almost 60 is saying stuff like, "Yeh, no, I'm going to get a cup of coffee and a Danish. I'll see you when you get back." BTW, I had lunch with the cadettes at Annapolis a few years ago with Admiral Fluckey ( look him up) they do the same thing, all the cadettes eat at the same time and it is awesome. Before we ate, they called them to attention and let them know the surviving members of "The Barb" we're in the room. ( My father in-law was in that crew during the 11th and 12th war patrols in WW2.) The cadettes stood and applauded till the crew stood up. Really something to see.

[@sharoncarr2792]

My sister lives in Parker and the drive up to Pikes Peak is awesome. Well we didn’t get to the top because of snow the year we were there. But just awesome place to visit. Love ❤️ your video.

[@mikemckenna8530]

Two of my brothers went to the AFA and one got married in the chapel...awesome!