We woke up on the third day of our RV Adventure in Colorado. We were so blessed to stay with our friends who recently moved back to Colorado. It was Sunday, so we went to church that morning, then set out for a day of fun in Colorado Springs.
Our first stop was the Air Force Academy.
Now, the Air Force Academy might not be first on your list of tourist places to go. But if you have boys, you might want to check it out. Our amazing hosts, James and Sharron, knew a lot about the place – James graduated from the Academy and they were married in the gorgeous on site chapel.
I can’t believe we didn’t take more pictures (I think we left the camera in the car), because this place is a visual goldmine. Especially the chapel. Floor to ceiling stained glass windows and the pews were molded after the fin on an airplane.
Here are some pictures I pulled of the internet.
(photo credit Kevin Crafts Creative Photography)
The grounds are beautiful as well. We hiked a short trail and watched the school video in the gift shop theater. We were told you can see students jumping out of planes on clear days, as a part of their training.
The Air Force Academy was most defiantly a highlight for Eli most. He has always been into “army guys” and battles. He learned about the different branches of the military and made me read the plaque on every statue we passed. I learned a lot too!
I’m so glad one of my children (so far) likes history like me!
Gosh I love this kid.
We saw a few uniformed students on the campus and Eli was star struck. One of them was so sweet and asked Eli if he was planning on going to the Air Force Academy. Eli, in all seriousness answered, “I’m not sure yet.”
That kid.
Things to know, if you go:
You have to show your ID to get onto the campus. So don’t forget it!
I’m not sure if there is a restaurant so bring snacks if you plan on staying for a bit.
Plan on walking the grounds and visiting the chapel.
We then headed off to another fun family destination… read the next post to find out where!
(Miss you guys!!)
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Sharon Garofalow says
I am really enjoying your trip posts. I sort of feel like I am on the trip with you, only I get to sleep in my own bed. 🙂
pattie cordova says
it totally looks like a visual goldmine!