Often compared to the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Empire State Building in New York City, the Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City, Colorado is both daring in its design and remarkable in its achievement. It's truly an engineering feat. The world's highest Suspension Bridge is over a quarter of a mile long and hangs 1,053 feet above the roaring Arkansas River below.

Victoria

Often compared to the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Empire State Building in New York City, the Royal Gorge Bridge in Ca�on City, Colorado is both daring in its design and remarkable in its achievement. It's truly an engineering feat. The world's highest Suspension Bridge is over a quarter of a mile long and hangs 1,053 feet above the roaring Arkansas River below.

Victoria standing at the Highest Spot on the Bridge

Often compared to the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Empire State Building in New York City, the Royal Gorge Bridge in Ca�on City, Colorado is both daring in its design and remarkable in its achievement. It's truly an engineering feat. The world's highest Suspension Bridge is over a quarter of a mile long and hangs 1,053 feet above the roaring Arkansas River below.

Engineering Facts
� Construction on the world's highest Suspension Bridge began June 5, 1929 and completed Nov. 1929
� Length: 1,260 feet (384 meters)
� Width: 18 feet (5 meters)
� Main Span: 880 feet (268 meters)
� Towers: 150 feet high (46 meters)
� 2,100 strands of No.9 galvanized wire
� Weight of cables: 300 tons
� 1,000 tons of steel in the floor of Bridge
� Walkway: made of 1,292 planks of deck, about 250 are replaced annually
� Original cost to build: $350,000�cost today about $20-million
� Bridge will support in excess of two-million pounds
� Listed on the National Historic Register

Engineering Facts
� Construction on the world's highest Suspension Bridge began June 5, 1929 and completed Nov. 1929
� Length: 1,260 feet (384 meters)
� Width: 18 feet (5 meters)
� Main Span: 880 feet (268 meters)
� Towers: 150 feet high (46 meters)
� 2,100 strands of No.9 galvanized wire
� Weight of cables: 300 tons
� 1,000 tons of steel in the floor of Bridge
� Walkway: made of 1,292 planks of deck, about 250 are replaced annually
� Original cost to build: $350,000�cost today about $20-million
� Bridge will support in excess of two-million pounds
� Listed on the National Historic Register

Engineering Facts
� Construction on the world's highest Suspension Bridge began June 5, 1929 and completed Nov. 1929
� Length: 1,260 feet (384 meters)
� Width: 18 feet (5 meters)
� Main Span: 880 feet (268 meters)
� Towers: 150 feet high (46 meters)
� 2,100 strands of No.9 galvanized wire
� Weight of cables: 300 tons
� 1,000 tons of steel in the floor of Bridge
� Walkway: made of 1,292 planks of deck, about 250 are replaced annually
� Original cost to build: $350,000�cost today about $20-million
� Bridge will support in excess of two-million pounds
� Listed on the National Historic Register

South Point View Spot

Royal Gorge Helirides flying next to the Bridge

Rafters white river rafting down the Arkansas River in the Royal Gorge taken from the Royal Gorge Bridge

The Royal Gorge. One of the most massive gorges in the world. The gorge was created some three million years ago when a trickle of water first began to slowly carve a canyon out of the solid granite bedrock. Today that trickle is the raging Arkansas, one of America's longest rivers. And the masterpiece it continues to carve at a rate of one foot every 2,500 years is the Royal Gorge.
The Royal Gorge is considered a world wonder often referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River. Yet it's unlike any other canyon. The width at the canyon bottom is no more than 40 to 50 feet, while the top measures only a few hundred feet.

The Royal Gorge. One of the most massive gorges in the world. The gorge was created some three million years ago when a trickle of water first began to slowly carve a canyon out of the solid granite bedrock. Today that trickle is the raging Arkansas, one of America's longest rivers. And the masterpiece it continues to carve at a rate of one foot every 2,500 years is the Royal Gorge.
The Royal Gorge is considered a world wonder often referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River. Yet it's unlike any other canyon. The width at the canyon bottom is no more than 40 to 50 feet, while the top measures only a few hundred feet.

The Royal Gorge. One of the most massive gorges in the world. The gorge was created some three million years ago when a trickle of water first began to slowly carve a canyon out of the solid granite bedrock. Today that trickle is the raging Arkansas, one of America's longest rivers. And the masterpiece it continues to carve at a rate of one foot every 2,500 years is the Royal Gorge.
The Royal Gorge is considered a world wonder often referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River. Yet it's unlike any other canyon. The width at the canyon bottom is no more than 40 to 50 feet, while the top measures only a few hundred feet.

Nestled within the larger park on the South rim is the all new Wapiti Western Wildlife Park�. This is real Colorado Wildlife, and it's not just history. It's alive today with rare white American Bison, families of Rocky Mountain Elk, and the rarely seen Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep all in one Colorado theme park.

Nestled within the larger park on the South rim is the all new Wapiti Western Wildlife Park�. This is real Colorado Wildlife, and it's not just history. It's alive today with rare white American Bison, families of Rocky Mountain Elk, and the rarely seen Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep all in one Colorado theme park.

Nestled within the larger park on the South rim is the all new Wapiti Western Wildlife Park�. This is real Colorado Wildlife, and it's not just history. It's alive today with rare white American Bison, families of Rocky Mountain Elk, and the rarely seen Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep all in one Colorado theme park.

Hold your breath and hang on tight as you descend in the Incline Railway car in a natural gulch, as the towering granite walls lead you 1,550 feet down to the roaring Arkansas River. This wonder is the world's steepest Incline Railway and was designed by the same engineer as the bridge. It's just one of the world class attractions and engineering feats you'll marvel over at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, near Ca�on City, Colorado. When you look up from here, the bridge appears as a delicate ribbon across the gorge. Enjoy the cool spray of the roaring river while rafters brave the class 5 rapids. Standing next to the Arkansas River, one can only imagine what it must have been like with guns blazing and dynamite exploding as early railroad officials hired Bat Masterson to protect their crew and materials in the Royal Gorge War.

Hold your breath and hang on tight as you descend in the Incline Railway car in a natural gulch, as the towering granite walls lead you 1,550 feet down to the roaring Arkansas River. This wonder is the world's steepest Incline Railway and was designed by the same engineer as the bridge. It's just one of the world class attractions and engineering feats you'll marvel over at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, near Ca�on City, Colorado. When you look up from here, the bridge appears as a delicate ribbon across the gorge. Enjoy the cool spray of the roaring river while rafters brave the class 5 rapids. Standing next to the Arkansas River, one can only imagine what it must have been like with guns blazing and dynamite exploding as early railroad officials hired Bat Masterson to protect their crew and materials in the Royal Gorge War.

A view from the bottom of the Royal Gorge after riding the world's steepest Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge.

A view from the bottom of the Royal Gorge after riding the world's steepest Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge.

Victoria at the Bottom of the Royal Gorge

A view from the bottom of the Royal Gorge after riding the world's steepest Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge.

Victoria at the Bottom of the Royal Gorge.

A view from the bottom of the Royal Gorge after riding the world's steepest Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge.

One of only 3 Water Clocks in the World. It tells you the day, month, year and time powered by running water.

The only sound you'll hear as the doors close is your heart pounding with excitement as you glide across the majestic gorge in the cabin of the world's longest single-span Aerial Tram. The view of the bridge and surrounding Sangre De Cristo Mountains are breathtaking and you won't believe how far below the Arkansas River actually is. With the blue sky above and the granite walls below it's like walking a tight rope with no net.

The only sound you'll hear as the doors close is your heart pounding with excitement as you glide across the majestic gorge in the cabin of the world's longest single-span Aerial Tram. The view of the bridge and surrounding Sangre De Cristo Mountains are breathtaking and you won't believe how far below the Arkansas River actually is. With the blue sky above and the granite walls below it's like walking a tight rope with no net.

The only sound you'll hear as the doors close is your heart pounding with excitement as you glide across the majestic gorge in the cabin of the world's longest single-span Aerial Tram. The view of the bridge and surrounding Sangre De Cristo Mountains are breathtaking and you won't believe how far below the Arkansas River actually is. With the blue sky above and the granite walls below it's like walking a tight rope with no net.

View of The Royal Gorge from The World's Longest Single-Span Aerial Tram.

The only sound you'll hear as the doors close is your heart pounding with excitement as you glide across the majestic gorge in the cabin of the world's longest single-span Aerial Tram. The view of the bridge and surrounding Sangre De Cristo Mountains are breathtaking and you won't believe how far below the Arkansas River actually is. With the blue sky above and the granite walls below it's like walking a tight rope with no net.

The only sound you'll hear as the doors close is your heart pounding with excitement as you glide across the majestic gorge in the cabin of the world's longest single-span Aerial Tram. The view of the bridge and surrounding Sangre De Cristo Mountains are breathtaking and you won't believe how far below the Arkansas River actually is. With the blue sky above and the granite walls below it's like walking a tight rope with no net.

Victoria and I did one of the scariest things I have ever done. The Royal Rush Skycoaster at The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Victoria screamed the whole time! We have a great DVD of our ride. Breathless, exhilarated and suspended 1,200 feet above the roaring Arkansas River, you free-fall at up to 50 miles per hour with nothing but thin air between you and the canyon floor below. Royal Rush Skycoaster�. Even its name quickens the pulse. And at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park near Ca�on City, it's the most awesome adrenaline rush in the entire state of Colorado and one of only 85 in the world. No day trip to the theme park would be complete withought flying this thrill ride.

Victoria and I did one of the scariest things I have ever done. The Royal Rush Skycoaster at The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Victoria screamed the whole time! We have a great DVD of our ride. Breathless, exhilarated and suspended 1,200 feet above the roaring Arkansas River, you free-fall at up to 50 miles per hour with nothing but thin air between you and the canyon floor below. Royal Rush Skycoaster�. Even its name quickens the pulse. And at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park near Ca�on City, it's the most awesome adrenaline rush in the entire state of Colorado and one of only 85 in the world. No day trip to the theme park would be complete withought flying this thrill ride.

Victoria and I did one of the scariest things I have ever done. The Royal Rush Skycoaster at The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Victoria screamed the whole time! We have a great DVD of our ride. Breathless, exhilarated and suspended 1,200 feet above the roaring Arkansas River, you free-fall at up to 50 miles per hour with nothing but thin air between you and the canyon floor below. Royal Rush Skycoaster�. Even its name quickens the pulse. And at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park near Ca�on City, it's the most awesome adrenaline rush in the entire state of Colorado and one of only 85 in the world. No day trip to the theme park would be complete withought flying this thrill ride.

Victoria and I did one of the scariest things I have ever done. The Royal Rush Skycoaster at The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Victoria screamed the whole time! We have a great DVD of our ride. Breathless, exhilarated and suspended 1,200 feet above the roaring Arkansas River, you free-fall at up to 50 miles per hour with nothing but thin air between you and the canyon floor below. Royal Rush Skycoaster�. Even its name quickens the pulse. And at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park near Ca�on City, it's the most awesome adrenaline rush in the entire state of Colorado and one of only 85 in the world. No day trip to the theme park would be complete withought flying this thrill ride.

Situated at the base of the Greenhorn Mountains in beautiful central Colorado is one of the few remaining authentic old west towns in existence. The town is brought to life with hourly gun fights, some historical and some humorous, exciting live entertainment, barnyard animals for the kids, and everything you could imagine in an old west town plus more. John Wayne was shooting movies here in the early 70's, and as recently as 2001 the History Channel was filming a documentary entitled "The Haunted Rockies" on location. The town sits on the edge of the Royal Gorge canyon, and has a mountain gauge train that takes you to the edge to view the Royal Gorge canyon and the famous Royal Gorge Bridge.

Situated at the base of the Greenhorn Mountains in beautiful central Colorado is one of the few remaining authentic old west towns in existence. The town is brought to life with hourly gun fights, some historical and some humorous, exciting live entertainment, barnyard animals for the kids, and everything you could imagine in an old west town plus more. John Wayne was shooting movies here in the early 70's, and as recently as 2001 the History Channel was filming a documentary entitled "The Haunted Rockies" on location. The town sits on the edge of the Royal Gorge canyon, and has a mountain gauge train that takes you to the edge to view the Royal Gorge canyon and the famous Royal Gorge Bridge.

We met one of the local ladies at Buckskin Joe's.

Buckskin Joe Mine

Warning!

Inside The Mine at Buckskin Joe's.

We found Alfred Packard inside the Mine at Buckskin Joe's. Alfred Packard, the only American ever convicted of cannibalism in Colorado. The details of one of the most ghastly and gut-wrenching crimes known to mankind ...cannibalism. Standing trial charged with this dastardly deed is Alfred Packard (Trey Packard) who vigorously proclaims his innocence.

Buckskin Joe's Magician and his lovely assistant. The Magic Show was very good.

Antiques dating back to the 1800�s enhance the town�s authenticity by providing character to the 30 buildings that make up Buckskin Joe. The H.A.W. Tabor Store is the last remaining building from the original town of Buckskin Joe, which was located 2 miles from Alma, Colorado.

The Mystery House at Buckskin Joe's has a room that makes you stand slanted and is very difficult to stand or walk in. It makes you dizzy too! It was neat.

Crystal Palace Saloon at Buckskin Joe's. We had some great Buffallo Burgers! Helping to create a complete Wild West experience, the Gold Nugget Restaurant cooks up Buffalo Burgers and a wide variety of western style meals while others will �belly up to the bar� and order a sarsaparilla or a shot of Red Eye, in the Silver Dollar Saloon.

Imagine, stepping back into an 1860�s frontier town today! Inspired by the original town of Buckskin Joe, the old west explodes to life at Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway. Keeping the feel of the original town, costumed characters roam through the town to greet guests. Watch out and head for cover when gunfights break out throughout the day. The Buckskin Joe Gunfighters perform shows, some which are actual reenactments of gunfights that took place on the Colorado Frontier.

Imagine, stepping back into an 1860�s frontier town today! Inspired by the original town of Buckskin Joe, the old west explodes to life at Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway. Keeping the feel of the original town, costumed characters roam through the town to greet guests. Watch out and head for cover when gunfights break out throughout the day. The Buckskin Joe Gunfighters perform shows, some which are actual reenactments of gunfights that took place on the Colorado Frontier.

Getting ready for a wagon ride around Buckskin Joe's