“Manitou” or “spirit” in a Native American language has been a part of Colorado culture for many years. This historical little town has been around since the late 1800s and has a huge significance in Colorado history.
Resting at the foot of Pike’s Peak and neighboring the majestic Garden of the Gods, Manitou has several unique aspects that can’t be found anywhere else giving residents bragging rights about their unique little town. Containing Nine Springs and two geysers, the natural water sources found throughout the town are all different and sought out for different reasons. The water coming from underground aquifers contain many minerals that are believed to be the remedies for certain health problems. Spring water isn’t all Manitou is famous for.
The Cheyenne and Araphoe tribes lived in this town long before Zebulon Pike found the mountain bearing his name. The Indians believed the carbonation in the water was the Great Spirit’s breath. It was sacred to them and continues to be sacred today.
As a way to share the love for the unique town, many visit Graffiti Falls, a natural water fall where, for generations people have signed their names and taken a sip of the falls’ water. Graffiti Falls has become a way for people to share their experiences in Manitou.
In addition to Graffiti Falls and the springs, the town is home to many festivals and celebrations. There is something for everyone. Home to numerous memories and various historical significances, Manitou Springs, Colorado is a place that matters.
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Shown above are some of the old Indian art carved into rocks
Welcome to Manitou
One of the numerous festivals, a parade of tyedye for their home made race cars
Graffiti falls
Drinking water from the Shoshone Spring
I like how you took the time to include the history of your place as well as it's significance to Native American culture. This place sounds really interesting and I wouldn't mind visiting it myself.
ReplyDeleteVery well written, it's nice how you added in all the historical details and the pictures that tie in with each aspect you talked about. It looks and sounds like a wonderful place.
ReplyDeleteI really like the place you chose for this blog, it sounds amazing! You wrote this very well too, I like all of the history and cultural significance you used. Really interesting place!
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting but I think you should place more emphasis on why this place is important and why people should preserve and protected it.
ReplyDeleteGood description of this place. I would deffinitely like to hear why it specifically is important to you though. If you can fit that in I think your set.
ReplyDeleteThis a very well written and well developed essay. However, it sounds more like a travel brochure than a statement of personal opinion. All it needs is a little bit on how it is important to you and it'll be perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments guys they were really helpful! Hopefully the editing I did with your suggestions will get me that A!
ReplyDeleteThanks again,
Mallory