This was such a beautiful area of Colorado to explore! I hope you find this vlog helpful as you plan your trip to Canon City and Royal Gorge area of Colorado!
@sr3v0l2 жыл бұрын
San Isabel & Bishops Castle ate also good places to see.
@irisheyez4115 Жыл бұрын
We are going and staying in canon city in april. Thanks for the video
@ArchitMuchhal Жыл бұрын
Hi, is the Royal Gorge train in/out train? As in, does it start and end at the same location?
@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын
Yes, correct. Train is In and out!
@adrivart1927 Жыл бұрын
@@JeanieMarie is this train ride better than the Durango -Silverton? We are trying to figure if it's a good idea to drive to Canyon to do this.
@davidlegge8303 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this, and all your, videos. I'm heading to CO in about a month and your videos are a great resource. Your photography, editing, on-screen presentation, and the content are spot-on. If our paths ever cross, I owe you a beer.
@ptalukder Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful video.
@LeAllysonMeyer2 жыл бұрын
I live in Canon City. Thanks for such a good video about it,
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!!
@rockybridges48202 жыл бұрын
beautiful video guys! stay safe
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@myusernamethisiss9 ай бұрын
This is so helpful and informative thanks so much 🙏
@jeanpierreremond25655 ай бұрын
Love it all those places. We are planning our second visit to Colorado Springs.
@SL-xm4gc2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!!
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@debrabalawajder2617 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the helpful info! We will be there mid-September.
@corynardin2 жыл бұрын
We were just talking about camping over by the Royal gorge this weekend. I like that little slot Canyon.
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Definitely gotta check it out! Canon City has lots of camping options..have fun!!
@tijuanachaplin3132 жыл бұрын
I lived in Canon City and have been across the Royal Gorge.Left in 1986 and haven't been back.Thanks for the video. The town has really changed since then.
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@agbraitling Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this! Traveling to Colorado Springs in June from Indiana!
@reddog951 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video.
@jem1172 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing!
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@dorothydeloch20909 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed video 👍🏽
@adventureawaits50032 жыл бұрын
So much fun I wanna go 😁thanks for sharing 👍
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Definitely got to go! :)
@margarethsieh4283 Жыл бұрын
i am putting canon city back on my itinerary after watching your video.
@jmorgan52528 ай бұрын
I lived in Canon City for about 10 years Loved it!
@zuzannawisniewska4464 Жыл бұрын
I have friends from Canion City. I must go there sometime. Beautiful inspiring video Great views along the hiking trail. I like these red rocks.
@sandramartins5490 Жыл бұрын
Love it! ❤❤ really good and enlightening video for someone planning to visit the area.
@NCMemoryMakers Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! My dad graduated from the old Canon City high school, back in 1963. I don't think it is standing any longer. I've been there several times, but did not know that detail, about all license plates being made there, and the mountains on the plate being mountains specific to the Canon City area. Thank you so much for that bit of information that I didn't know!
@Wire-Free2 жыл бұрын
Cool video, after 33 years in Colorado... I'm headed down to Royal Gorge, rafting!
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Have a great time! We still need to get out rafting too! Have fun and thanks for watching!
@ToddRussell-l6l9 ай бұрын
Are there any good directions on how to get to the slot canyon?
@tnewcomb740112 жыл бұрын
A private company has taken over the facilities at Royal Gorge. Their prices are outrageous, as is the price to ride the train - $89 bucks per person!
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
I feel the quality and value they provide were worth it to us, in comparison to other trains we've taken in CO. This one was definitely the best one we've done yet. It's a very nice train ride. Food and drinks are quite spendy though.
@timdowney67212 жыл бұрын
Charging full price while a main attraction, the gondola, is out of service screams rip-off. Yes, technically people have a choice…….but, most of the visitors likely come long distances to get here, so most will pay the full fare for half the attraction rather than cast around for something else to do. Unethical operators. 🤬
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
@@timdowney6721 I completely agree on the bridge and gondola. We were pretty disappointed that we still had to pay full price especially since the Gondola was the thing we were most excited about doing. So it was pretty expensive to just walk on a bridge without the Gondola ride. Agreed.
@radfem2010 Жыл бұрын
I went to Royal Gorge Bridge in the 1980s while attending high school in Canon City. The gondalas aren't the original ones but were rebuilt after the original ride was destroyed in a wildfire in 2013. Went to Buckskin Joe's when it was open.
@multiplexphotography488 Жыл бұрын
Who cares about the price, it’s about the experience
@michaelwall17214 ай бұрын
Good place to celebrate life with loved ones after a long journey. Almost like a hero’s journey. Watching this video while I’m on my own hero’s journey. Think we’re past resurrection and in transformation and atomnent phase.
@aprildotcom2 жыл бұрын
We did everything you suggested except the train ride this weekend and it was AWESOME! The tunnels and the slot canyon made me feel like a kid exploring again. There are places you can climb up on the rocks to get amazing views on the tunnel trail. Next time we go, we will definitely take the train ride. Pro-tip for Pizza Madness: you can call ahead with your order and then eat there. The wait times can get crazy there. My family loved it all this weekend. Thank you, Jeanie!
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! This makes me so happy!! So glad you had a great time and enjoyed it all!! Great tip about Pizza Madness - we got lucky and had no wait, however, I can imagine it definitely being possible. Thank you again, so glad you enjoyed Canon City and the Royal Gorge! It's such a beautiful area of CO!
@martha4793 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I was wondering, what's the app you use for the hiking maps?
@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын
AllTrails
@2011wicket Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your insight into Canon City. We just moved here and haven't seen all of this yet. By the way I do know that they are called bighorn sheep.
@ervinslens2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous views along the hiking trail, the whole video has some special vibe.
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, would love to do the entire trail next we go! Thanks for watching!
@mikeharrison4659 Жыл бұрын
When you return to Canon city try the helicopter tour. It's great and not that expensive.....😃
@tomgates3162 жыл бұрын
Good to see the area open again. Closed a few years back due to fire. The vertical tram running again to go to the bottom of the canyon? First time the family went to the Gorge, you drove across the bridge to the far side. At that time, just a parking lot for more picture taking. The bridge was a bit of a zoo. Both cars crossing and people walking at the same time. At least they controlled the cars. Alternated having them drive one-way at a time.
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Yes now I don't think it's drivable they have turned it into a paid attraction. Thank you so much for watching!
@2011wicket Жыл бұрын
We just went to the Royal gorge bridge this past week and they didn't put the vertical train back after the fire.
@elmiguel6725 Жыл бұрын
Jeanie Marie, first off God Bless for forging that bridge and Skyline Drive. I am acrophobic and could not do either the bridge or Skyline Dr. without freaking out, whereas my wife would eat it up. What can I tell you? At some point you said you fear heights, well you did excellent. Either way thanks for the video and would love to venture out there to see Canyon/Canon City. Hope they have some good coffee shops !!
@2011wicket Жыл бұрын
Yes there is some great coffee shops here in Canon: the bean Pedaler and city on a hill.
@elmiguel6725 Жыл бұрын
@@2011wicket Thanks Kathryn
@jimhertwig22202 жыл бұрын
I’m a new subscriber; love your videos. Beautiful scenery with just the right amount of narration. BTW: I think those “sheep” you reference at 5:10 in your video are mountain goats.
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! Nope, those were sheep, goats looks completely different and only live in high elevation areas :)
@estifanosberta-samuel2570 Жыл бұрын
This is beautiful and you've answered all of my questions about visiting, thanks!!
@sr3v0l2 жыл бұрын
You had to walk across bridge to get to the rest of the pork,petting zoo,,western cowboy town with shootout skits A ride where you lay on your stomach.& it swings you way out over the gorge and back. Not sure if you noticed but rocks that the pavilions are made of are full of Quartz Crystals. And the gift shop was amazing. Not sure what they kept or lost after fire but is an amazing place to see
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Yes we did go across the bridge and saw all that. All rides are additional $.
@EducatedGuessGutFeeling6 ай бұрын
The gondolas are nice but the bridge is the best anyway
@loraday6083 Жыл бұрын
Very positive spin on the license plates, considering who makes them :)
@AvatarAang9265 ай бұрын
what time of year was this and what months would you recommend?
@randystotler610410 ай бұрын
Did you miss the dinosaur tracks when you drove up Skyline Dr? They are on the left as you drive up to the top.
@FilipinaVanLifeAubry2 жыл бұрын
We going to ride the train tomorrow done driving in Skyline Drive too.
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Have a great time!! 🚂
@davidhines682 жыл бұрын
If you ever travel to Sydney Australia, be sure to do a bridge climb on the Harbour Bridge. I'm a little scared of heights, but it's just the right amount of fear. Enough to be thrilling, but not enough to overwhelm me. It's a bit spendy, but well worth the money. There are different route options. I took the route along the top of the bridge framework. The other options climb stairs up through the framework, which struck me as worse for somebody with a fear of heights.
@northcarolinalee14412 жыл бұрын
Great introduction...where can I find these information?
@ptalukder Жыл бұрын
@Jeanie Marie do we need to purchase Royal George train rides and Royal George park admission ahead of time?
@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын
I would recommend the train tickets in advance as those can sell out. The bridge I wouldn’t worry about!
@ToddRussell-l6l5 ай бұрын
For the slot canyon on the redemption trail, does anyone know how far in that is from the trailhead?
@marilianaguzman-rivera13592 жыл бұрын
Hi, where can we buy the tickets for the train?
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Directly on Royal Gorge Train's website.
@denverz9626 Жыл бұрын
I'm excited you did skyline drive... Growing up here.. it was a 2 way street.... can you imagine the sweaty palms
@metajones32202 жыл бұрын
Where do you go on the train (where is the train station)
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Right in Canon City! Just look up Royal Gorge Route Railroad on Google Maps and it will bring you right to the station! Have fun!
@metajones32202 жыл бұрын
@@JeanieMarie we will be there first week in August looking forward to exploring Canon city and the gorge that has been on my husband's list for a long time we are excited
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
@@metajones3220 you'll love it! Have an amazing time!
@Additraveladventures Жыл бұрын
How long does it take?
@bartwilloughby2909 Жыл бұрын
Been there Done that . I found the Bridge was a whole lot Better experience than the Gondola’s. Just saying . 🤩
@sr3v0l2 жыл бұрын
The Royal Gorge Bridge is the highest suspension bridge in the WORLD. (cars were driving across bridge when I was walking across it. Your video brought back lots of memories. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe& God Bless Y'all ❤️
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Actually, China has the highest suspension bridge in the World, it is almost double in height! But I'm glad we hold the title for highest in USA :) So glad you enjoyed this, it's such a beautiful area! Thanks for watching!
@FoxRivers778 Жыл бұрын
I think I'd be too scared to drive up Sklyine Drive. Can you just walk it? Can you rent a bicycle?
@AL-co5sm Жыл бұрын
Do you prefer colorado springs or Canon City? I think im leaning towards Canon City.. I only have time for 1. This place seems cooler. Let me know if you can :)
@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын
If I had to pick one, it would get Canon City.
@AL-co5sm Жыл бұрын
@Jeanie Marie okay thank you :)
@lynnlister4977 Жыл бұрын
Are you allowed to take dogs on the trail hikes?
@JeanieMarie Жыл бұрын
Double-check that on AllTrails. We don't own dogs so I don't pay attention to that.
@JimboInTheHouse1 Жыл бұрын
Would the Colorado train be as fun without the booze?
@rampartranger7749 Жыл бұрын
I DROVE the bridge in 2005. And did not pay anything! Showed up at the south rim, acted a bit like I was lost, and they let me go across! …….About 30% the time there are bighorns on the Tunnels hike.
@Bravosierra63 ай бұрын
Pricy$$$$? The locals call it the “Royal Gouge’
@Celt777 Жыл бұрын
Twenty seven dollars to walk a bridge?
@jonathanhawthorne18212 жыл бұрын
I went to prison in cañon city I wouldn’t recommend
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
😮😮 I wouldn't recommend that either! 😬
@elmiguel6725 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure for no reason !
@jonathanhawthorne1821 Жыл бұрын
@@elmiguel6725 I was the only guilty man there
@elmiguel6725 Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanhawthorne1821 Whatever, live a good life and enjoy. God Bless
@jonathanhawthorne1821 Жыл бұрын
@@elmiguel6725 have a happy new year
@bhushanbhujbalenterprises Жыл бұрын
thank you @jeaniemarie for this vlog
@richardkeyes986 Жыл бұрын
Over acting
@trospairity4202 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video you hit my child hood pizza joint 🥲and if you ever go back you should check out The Owl 🦉 extremely good burger place!!!
@JeanieMarie2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks so much for watching! We will definitely be back!