My family visited Cheyenne Mountain State Park, here in Colorado Springs. First visit for us and we had a very nice hike. I felt relaxed and just loved taking in the views even though I saw the sign that Mountain Lions and Bears had been spotted in the area. I probably will not be going there by myself any time soon, but the experience was memorable. I shared a few pictures on my personal Facebook page, but I saved this one for my 366 project. This photograph just illustrates how I felt being there. Really blessed to be surrounded by so much natural beauty and have my kids be able to live here and experience it all. 

For my photographer friends, I experimented with a new edit, let me know what you think! 

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Just to be at peace even for a moment

Garden of the Gods, a touristy location for most, but if you live here in the Springs you should definitely take advantage of the local attractions. I hadn't been here since July when we came here to house hunt, that was six months ago. I will definitely be visiting Garden of the Gods more often. It's great when you just want to get out of the house, but don't want to spend money or get the kids out of the house. There is so much to see, many trails, you will not be able to take it all in during one trip. My daughter and I took advantage of the nice weather today and visited part of the park we hadn't been to before. 

Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs