U.S. News Insider Tip: On-street metered parking spots and paid lots in Manitou Springs can fill up quickly ... (And don't worry, there's a 3-mile scenic trail to take you back down.) ...

Arizona and Utah aren't the only states that boast rust-colored rocks – Colorado has them, too. And you don't have to stray too far from Colorado Springs to get a good look at them from a hiking ...