Our Roots & Shoots group (nature club) took a field trip about 45 minutes South to visit Red Rocks. Nestled in the Rocky Mountain Foothills fifteen miles west of Denver, there stands a symbol of nature's unparalleled majesty. Red Rocks is a geologically formed, open-air Amphitheatre that is not duplicated anywhere in the world. With Mother Nature as the architect, the design of the Amphitheatre consists of two, three hundred-foot monoliths (Ship Rock and Creation Rock) that provide acoustic perfection for any performance.
The area of Red Rocks, originally known as the Garden of Angels, has attracted the attention of musical performers since before the turn of the century. The majestic setting of the Amphitheatre, along with the panoramic view of Denver, makes for a breathtaking scene.
And we took a tour and got to go back stage to where the artists hang out before and after gigs.. many of the biggest music acts had sat in this room, in this massage chair, and there we sat, imagining that Tom Petty and Sting were hanging out with us..
The moms were more thrilled than the kids of course.. everyone is a fan of some sorts! And did I mention that you can't actually climb on any of the rocks at this park.. no this was not the best field trip for the kids.. check out these awesome rocks.. no climbing though.. thank goodness for the massage chairs!
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