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Pike’s Peak High in the mountains, near Colorado Springs, lies a town called Woodland Park. This town is small, but beautful. Part of the fun is getting there. The highway has many curves and has a steep grade. Towering, jagged rocks line the road, where every so many miles a yellow "falling rock" sign is seen. From Woodland Park, one can observe a fantastic view of Pike’s Peak. When we arrive, we check into a familiar campground, set up our tent, and head down the mountain. Last time we took a trip to Pike’s Peak. We head back down the winding road, turn right, and start our ascent to Pike’s Peak. Brake check, slowly moving on. Wishing the day were sunny, fog around the mountain. Clouds           part          Pine scent                 Pike’s Peak! Unknown Man In 1987 my parents and I go on vacation to South Carolina. On the beach we meet a man who is very talkative. He looks weather-worn but full of life and stories. He's heading for Cape Hatteras. He has a strong accent. He's been everywhere. Still talking . . . Nice, but the ocean is waiting. Can't wait any longer. Running with my sand pail toward the seashore. News of Hurricane Bob—we wave to the Cape Hatteras man. Wishing each other good luck. sky darkens man talking over the wind