Colorado or Washington D.C.

**Cybone** · 06-27-2012, 07:52 AM

My uncle was given 3 minutes to evacuate last night in CO Springs. We got him out, only to have to turn around and drop off my cousin who was called in to fight the fire. Without some rain, or at the very least a wind direction change, it doesn't look good right now.

**Hawkeye11en1** · 06-27-2012, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

Having lived in DC for a while now, I've become increasingly bothered with this misconception. While yes, it is a Mecca for history/government buffs, it has so much more to offer. It's rich with architecture, art, and museums. It has placed unique stamps on food and music. It's got a diverse set of well-kept, culturally-vibrant neighborhoods. Beaches and mountains are each within a 3 hour drive.

Yeah, I wanna go visit a place where fun is 3 hours away! Soooo close you can taste it!

**Cy4Patriots** · 06-30-2012, 09:31 PM

Still thinking on going, but does anyone have any updates on the fires?

**KFitzy87** · 06-30-2012, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Cy4Patriots

Still thinking on going, but does anyone have any updates on the fires?

Still hot. Variable in color - consisting of reds, oranges, yellows, and blues....

**ISUAgronomist** · 06-30-2012, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Cy4Patriots

Still thinking on going, but does anyone have any updates on the fires?

Colorado Springs fire (Waldo Canyon Fire) is 45% contained as of this AM. Target date is still July 16 for containment and could be earlier with continued "good" fighting conditions.

**ISUAgronomist** · 07-02-2012, 02:31 PM

Local attractions for Colorado Springs area open as of today:

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Air Force Academy
Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
Echo Canyon River Expeditions
Garden of the Gods Park
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Cave of the Winds
Ghost Town Museum
Historic Old Colorado City
Iron Springs Melodrama Dinner Theater
John May Museum
Manitou Springs Heritage Center
Miramont Castle Museum
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Royal Gorge Scenic Railway
Seven Falls

**Colorado** · 07-02-2012, 04:18 PM

The two biggest fires along the front range are under control for the most part. Unless new fires get started, I wouldn't let them dissuade you from coming to Colorado.

**Colorado** · 07-02-2012, 04:20 PM

I should also add that it is still hot and dry. Fire danger continues to be extreme throughout the state. If you do come, be careful out there.

**Wesley** · 07-02-2012, 04:25 PM

This fire is two weeks early for the fire season. It will be a long hot summer in Colorado. And apparently, with the straight liner hurricane, also in DC.

**Cy4Patriots** · 07-02-2012, 06:40 PM

I would be going mid-September.

**ISUAgronomist** · 07-02-2012, 08:21 PM

According to InciWeb, containment on the Waldo Canyon fire has reached 70 percent.

Containment reaches 70 percent | teller, stations, concert - WALDO CANYON FIRE - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO

**Cy4Patriots** · 07-02-2012, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by ISUAgronomist

Containment reaches 70 percent | teller, stations, concert - WALDO CANYON FIRE - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO

When are you going?

**digZ** · 07-02-2012, 08:41 PM

There are plenty of places to go that aren't affected by fires right now, and the mountains are extremely cool compared to the plains right now.

I was hiking in rocky mountain national park last weekend, it hit upper 90's in the plains, but it maxed out at maybe 75* in RMNP. Estes park was at about 80*.