I recently read an article about castles here in the United States. It sparked a memory for me that we have a castle (actually a couple) here in Colorado. Heading South of Colorado Springs about an hour to Highway 165 (a designated scenic by-way in Colorado) heads into the San Isabel National Forest. Peaking out over the tree tops is a turret and as the curve in the road opens up there it sits, an actual castle.
The story here is unique and worth a trip. The owner, Jim Bishop, started building his castle 40 years ago. There is no charge to see and tour the castle but donation containers are available. For every type of person there is something to see and note. The construction itself begs to ask just how did one man move these rocks? There are sections of the castle that only the brave of heart or those needing an adrenaline rush would/should do.
Here are links to stories and photos along the way. Remember to enjoy the day and stop to believe in your dreams.
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2047
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06211/709125-37.stm
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Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty. She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways. Specific areas include: Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.
