Travel & Vacation: Red Rocks Overlook Trail & Amphitheater
My cousin Renelle and her husband Eric took the girls and I to see the Red Rocks!
While we were in Colorado a few weeks ago we got to go for a hike up the Red Rocks Overlook and check out their Amphitheater! The red rocks were huge, beautiful boulders on the side of the mountain. It would have been neat to see them right after a rain storm, they probably look gorgeous! In the Red Rocks Amphitheater they hold many concerts. The Red Rocks are on over 800 acres of land and at about 6,500 feet above sea level.
The Red Rocks Amphitheater was formed naturally. The way the rocks line up provides an amazing acoustic setting for concerts. There is a museum at the Red Rocks Amphitheater were you can see all the musicians who have performed. The had all kinds of artists and groups including Bon Jovi, The Beatles, Sting, Opera Singers, and many more!
The red rock boulders were huge!
Brina hiking up to the top of the Red Rocks Overlook Trail.
Cool Red Rock boulders lined the hiking trail!
Brina taking a moment to sit down while Karlie thinks about how cool it would be to have one of those big rocks at her house (no I wouldn’t let her take one home on the plane, ha)!
Uncle Eric, Brina, and Karlie hiking up the trail!
Looking at the Red Rocks Amphitheater and parking lot below!
Just as long as they piece on top doesn’t roll my direction….
A view of the Red Rocks Amphitheater from the top of the Red Rocks Overlook Trail! They were getting ready for a concert that evening!
Karlie and Brina enjoying their time exploring the Red Rocks!
What goes up….must come down! Walking back down the trail with Aunt Renelle!
Brina pausing to let me take a quick picture!
A view of the Red Rocks Amphitheater from the top railing. It seats about 10,000 people. I bet it looks amazing at night during a concert!
The girls had to run down all the stairs of the amphitheater! At least they were able to get in a little extra exercise!
Inside the Red Rocks Museum they had a wall listing all the years, dates, and musicians that have performed in the amphitheater. They also had several other cool rooms to go through and explore. It was a pretty neat adventure for the kids. My cousin Renelle had been at a concert there a few years ago and said it was awesome!!!
Song: “It Is You” by Newsboys
Jake and I were able to attend the Winter Jam 2011 when they came to Greenville, SC and hear the Newsboys in concert that night. “It Is You” was one of the songs I enjoy from the Newsboys. It realigns my focus and helps me remember who/what life truly is about.
Song: “What Faith Can Do” by Kutless
We were able to see Kutless in concert during our Valentine’s Date at Winter Jam in Greenville, SC. It was neat to hear their songs that night. Since then several of their songs have been ringing through my head, this is one of those songs. We all fall and make mistakes, however, it’s how we pick ourselves up that matters. Having faith in something so much greater than ourselves gives us the additional strength and hope we need to get through any situation. We have the privilege of seeing miracles happen when we have faith that God can and will provide exactly what we need.
Song: “Glory Of It All” by David Crowder Band
Jake and I were able to hear the David Crowder Band in concert at the Winter Jam 2011 in Greenville, SC. The phrase “We Will Never Be the Same” really stood out to me in this song. Do I look like everyone else or is there something different about me? I have the privilege to know the one true God, yet there are days I am convinced no one sees His love, kindness and mercy in my life. He knew me before I was born and will be with me until the end of time. May we reflect His goodness in our lives because he truly is the one who deserves our praise “for the glory of it all”!
Song: “Beautiful” by Francesca Battistelli
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUyR4-2g68M&feature=related
We were able to hear Francesca Battistelli in concert a couple months ago. It was great hearing her sing and learn a little more about her. She sang several songs that evening so it was hard to pick one of my favorites. This song stands out to me and I love beautiful things. The most beautiful gift I have been given is grace and mercy even though I am totally undeserving.
Song: “Rescue” by Newsong
We got to hear Newsong in concert at Winter Jam 2011! It was great hearing them sing, they have several really neat songs. I picked this song for the week because He has to rescued me many times in the past and I know he will continue to in the future. He is faithful every day even when I fail.
Song: “Words I Would Say” by Sidewalk Prophets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fpKwja0j50&feature=related
I think it is important to share our joy with others. Each one of us has the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those around us. It was great hearing Sidewalk Prophets in concert at Winter Jam 2011. This is one of the songs they sang during the concert. As I think about the song even after the concert the more I realize how convicting the message is because I often shy away from a chance to share with the people in my life. Actions do speak louder than words but sometimes a simple word of encouragement or sharing a testimony of how God is working in your life may go long way!
