Helen Hunt Falls

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As is the case with most of the country (I'm guessing. I actually have absolutely no idea what the hell is going on in the world at the moment, by choice. I just can't handle it right now.,) Colorado Springs is in the midst of a heatwave. If we didn't actually hit 100° yesterday, we were close enough for government work. So we took a short drive to shady Helen Hunt Falls. Helen Hunt Falls is located in North Cheyenne Canyon, located on the west side of Colorado Springs. While not exactly a raging waterfall, the area features some very pretty scenery, a lot of shade, and is quite popular with both tourists and locals. In fact, I spent a lot of time hanging out at Helen Hunt Falls back in the 80's, before I was old enough to legally drink alcohol. The falls are named for Helen Hunt Jackson, author of the classic novel, Ramona, who lived in Colorado Springs in the late 1800's while seeking treatment for tuberculosis. In fact, although she died in San Francisco, Helen Hunt Jackson is buried here in Colorado Springs. A portion of her Springs home has been relocated to the Pioneers Museum in Downtown Colorado Springs, where it sits on permanent display. In addition to being a poet and author, Helen Hunt Jackson was also an American Indian Rights Activist, spending her free time both investigating and criticizing the government, through letters to the New York Times, circulating petitions, and raising money for the cause. She's a big deal around here, with several things named after her, including a local middle school, and, of course, a pretty waterfall. (Photo by me) (Info verified by Wikipedia)