My home is located in the valley of the mountains in view.

The Columbine, Colorado's state flower

Cathedral Rocks, only 4 miles from my home

Pikes Pike in view between the Garden of the Gods

Pikes Peak & the Garden of the Gods

My home is just over the first range of mountains

Then and now view of the old Gold mine town of Colorado, Cripple Creek, about a 40-minute drive from my home.
Now it's a popular gambling spot with lots of western entertainment.  The drive to this location is breath taking.