Wonderful place to take my dog to the dog park or just go for a walk in the tall pine trees. Very…read morepeaceful place. Never too crowded but also enough people around so you know civilization is close-by. Very pretty ponds with turtles. Nicely groomed walking trails all over. Clean restrooms too.

Love this place! There is a hidden stunning (lake) you'll…read morefind if you walk/hike up the park or if you drive up there to the parking lots in the forest behind these wonderful and spectacular ponds! The view really IS breath-taking! * It is the perfect LUNCH get-a-way * Chitchat hotspot * Dog-Walking Paradise * Picnic Area/Hub Or * Picture-Photography Scenery You'll encounter out/up there. It seems to be very family friendly with grilling zones, lots of benches to sit on and soccer/volleyball play grounds with restrooms at the bottom. A dream of A "Mecca"!

Palmer Lake is yet another marvelous Colorado locale. It offers what any overstimulated city brain…read moreneeds: quiet, crisp Colorado air and an abundance of trails. Wandering the paths past the esteemed Estemere is postcard perfect. Back at the lake, you stop mid-stride just to take in the reflection of the mountains on the water. It's a typical Colorado landscape - but in some places it would be the best thing in 1,000 miles! Sometimes the best antidote to city life is a simple trail and a beautiful lake.

Another nice drive down to the lake. Windy and gusty which made it cooler than expected. Families…read moreenjoying lake side activities - paddle boarding, fishing, volleyball, pickleball and disc golf. Unfortunately there was an asshat today who was rude about us blocking his way. No excuse me I'm throwing in your direction but a head nods and then a 'you could move or I can throw it right at you.' Ok dude, we can't read your signals so use your words. May the wind take his disc and place it in the middle of the lake.

We love this park! It's so different than where we usually go. Tons of tall pine trees so great for…read moreshade. Good sized, great for exploring and sniffing all the things. There are also benches throughout park plus some dog agility equipment. Important things: There are several trash cans throughout however, the poop bag containers are "bring some to share" meaning there may not be poop bags available all the time. Definitely bring your own. Several people bring bowls and water to share but I would recommend bringing your own. There is a separate small dog area too.

This is not a dog park. This is nature. Nature where your dog gets to roam free…read more Seriously blown away by this dog park. A true hidden gem in the Colorado Springs area. Took my little, crazy puppy there this weekend, and was blown away by all the trees and pathways you could take within the dog park (let alone the full park). As someone that loves to take her dog on long hikes in the middle of nowhere and allow him to run free (when no one is around and there are no leash laws), this park gave me the perfect place to take him when I can't drive a few hours for one of our solitude hikes but I still want him to run free in nature. All the dogs are great, and due to how big the park is, no dog showed signs of being territorial.

This place was great, super chill vibe and awesome guides. We had a large group of 11 family…read moremembers so we were split into 2 rafts. Kaila was our group leader and guide for 5 of my family members, all who raved about her! Isa was our guide and made sure our group of six had a blast, especially the kids- age 10 and 12! We all did beginner level and it was perfect for them, as well as a few adults. I also reached out with some questions prior to booking and they were very quick to respond, which was super helpful. We'll definitely be back for sure, thanks very much to liquid descent for treating us to such a fun family adventure. And special thanks to our guides- you gals absolutely rock!

Awesome staff, highly qualified and priceless memories! They take great quality photos during the…read moreride for a very reasonable price. We plan to return!

We went to CO to visit family and experience the beautiful outdoors, and a Geological Hike, the…read moreVolcanic Gems Geology Hike, with Dr. Rox was our first excursion on the weekend. Dr. Rox was fantastic. Both my wife and I are teachers, and so we loved how academic the hike was as Dr. Rox would pause and explain the rock cycle, tectonic movement, or the birth of the Rocky Mountains. We were also delighted that our two teenage sons asked a bunch of questions and were obviously engaged in, not only the Geology lesson, but also the local flora and fauna. Dr. Rox answered every question, and, when she didn't know the name of a plant, she pulled out a trusty book and looked it up. She kept things light, but we definitely learned a lot as well. When we reached the end of the hike where the zeolite crystals had grown in the geodes, we climbed all over the rocks finding crystal after crystal. It was certainly an impressive site. We really loved both the scenery and our guide, and I would recommend this hike to anyone with any interested in geology. A big thanks to Dr. Rox for making our hike so fun and educational!

The overview summary of Trail Gems encapsulates it for me: "guiding you through the incredible…read morebeauty of Colorado's wilderness." I live in Colorado, but I do not appreciate its beauty enough. I also never knew the story behind the beautiful rock formations and natural landscapes I pass by everyday. Rox provides context and explanation for a natural history of the beautiful sights of Colorado. Rox is also very organized and thoughtful, making sure we had water, snacks, and umbrellas. We got to look, touch, break, and collect all different kinds of rocks in a variety of gorgeous locations. It was fun to explore and engage in a tactile activity. In our modern world where so much of our lives are spent behind screens, this was a truly relaxing yet exciting activity and exploration tour in the outdoors. It was creative and fun. I felt like a kid again!

I took my Niece to try Paddle Yoga. She was nervous and also did not want to fall in. The…read moreowner, Christine, gave her encouragement and alternative poses for a beginner. My Niece did not fall in and had a wonderful experience. She was very proud she tried something new. Christine also, gave more advanced poses to students up for a challenge! It was a beautiful morning and a wonderful time!

I was shocked at how rude the yoga instructor is on the paddle board at Quail Lake! Just being…read morecurious and watching what I thought would be fun she was yelling at people to not stop and keep moving. Not a zen personality at all.

Great trip down the Arkansas. Great views and an awesome guide. Would love to see it when the…read morewater is a little higher. GO DIEGO GO!

Emily was the best rafting guide EVER! Our family had a blast creating memories! Shout outs to…read moreCheryl, Aiden, and Michael, too!