Scenic Drives in the Royal Gorge Region
The small agricultural community of Penrose is located between Cañon City and Pueblo in south-central Colorado.
Penrose is popularly known for its Apple Day, held each October to celebrate the area’s apple crop.
Other Cities in This Region: Buena Vista Cañon City Cascade Chipita Park Colorado City Colorado Springs Cotopaxi Cripple Creek Deckers Divide Falcon Florence Fort Carson Fountain Green Mountain Falls Howard Lake George Larkspur Manitou Springs Monarch Monument Nathrop Palmer Lake Peyton Pitkin Poncha Springs Pueblo Pueblo West Rye Salida Silver Cliff Twin Lakes Victor Westcliffe Woodland Park
Activities in the Royal Gorge Region’s Mild Year-Round Climate
For those whose October-through-June song is, “Oh, the weather outside is frightful …” outdoorsy types in the...Read more
Hidden Gems in the Royal Gorge Region
About 100 years ago, prospectors searched the canyons and streams not far from the Royal Gorge in hopes of finding gold.
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Unwind & Relax in the Royal Gorge Region
While the Royal Gorge Region is a fantastic place to find adventure, it also has...Read more
