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Doggy Day Out
You hear the howls, the barks, the whimpers of dogs in their chainlink kennels when you walk into an animal shelter. Then you lock eyes with a dog and...
Take a Museum Day to Denver
Interested in art, history or culture? Sometimes it’s worth a day trip north to explore Denver’s nearby cultural treasures. Head for these six to combine a multimuseum itinerary or...
Fall Fitness Hacks from Local Trainers
Between the end of summer and the approach of the holidays, it might be easy to let fitness fall to the wayside in favor of pumpkin spice lattes and...
3 Grilling Recipes from Colorado Springs Chefs
We’re standing at autumn’s door, but before it opens to peak views of golden aspens, there are plenty of prime days ahead for backyard grilling and patio chilling. Here...
Colorado Springs Museums: Tour the Town
Think of museums as stuffy, static and boring? Think again. Colorado Springs is home to a rich collection of organizations and assemblages that bring to life history, science, technology,...
Slip Into the World of WearableArt at the Fine Arts Center
The sophisticated lovechild of art and fashion is in town this summer. New Zealand’s World of WearableArt international touring exhibition is at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at...
More to Training Than the Mileage
Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, hiker or just plain active Coloradan, summer is prime time for that big race, ride or trek. But there’s more than just putting in...
The Modbo: A Decade of Dedication
"You need art. Art needs you.”
This potent motto has fueled the Modbo gallery since it opened in a small storage outbuilding in an alley off Bijou and Tejon streets...
The Magical World of Cosmo Solano
You’ll never see Cosmo Solano on America’s Got Talent. Not for lack of skills or talent—the magician has trained with industry legends and produced magic products for other professionals....
Cars of Colorado Springs
What's your ride? What do your neighbors drive? Here are some popular cars and vehicles you're likely to see a lot of on local streets. Sure we're stereotyping, but...
Finding the State of Slim
For five years I didn’t go to the doctor. I got busy, and, if I got sick, by the time I got around to making an appointment I was...
Tom Hirt: Cowboy Hat Maker for the Movies
You could say that Tom Hirt began his career as a dead guy.
Cast as Mark Harmon’s stand-in in the 1978 Western Comes a Horseman, Hirt took the role...
New Location, Same Mountain Chalet Spirit
Sometimes even an icon needs a little change. After 51 years in its original Tejon Street storefront facing Acacia Park, Mountain Chalet has moved.
Colorado’s longest-running independent outdoor retail shop...
Trails: Blodgett Peak and Blodgett Peak Open Space
Where to Find It: Northwest Colorado Springs, Blodgett Peak Open Space
Distance: 5.2 miles out-and-back to summit, other trails available
Difficulty: Advanced
Peak Elevation: 9,423 feet
Know Before You Go: Lower trails in...
100 Things to Do in Colorado Springs Before You Die
Have you ever been to the Western Jubilee, National Museum of World War II Aviation or Paint Mines Interpretive Park? There’s no shortage of things to do in Colorado...
Cocktail Insider: Champion Bartender Stephen Winchell
If you’re a cocktail aficionado in the Springs, you’ve likely enjoyed Stephen Winchell’s handiwork. Winchell has been immersed in the local food and beverage scene since 19 years of...
Where to Play Bocce in Colorado Springs
When Springs asked me to write about bocce, they had no idea they couldn’t have asked a more uncoordinated person. However, I have played bocce before. Well, to clarify,...
We Got the Sauce: New York Pizza in Colorado Springs
New York transplant Phil Ginsburg peers into the window of a local pizzeria, sees a young hipster with a long, meticulously manicured beard tossing dough, and shakes his head.
“They...
Riding the Rapids: Whitewater Rafting the Arkansas River
Let’s get one thing straight: The summer of 2019 will be epic on Colorado’s waterways. The wettest winter on record in the Lower 48 and a cool, damp spring...
Broadmoor Dream Home: So Much Light and Luxury
When builders fashioned a typical midcentury 2,400-square-foot home in the Broadmoor area in 1957, no one could have envisioned what it would look like six decades later. Today, it’s...
Summer Refreshers: DIY Cocktails from Local Bartenders
The best way to celebrate summer is with a nice cool beverage. In the interest of keeping everyone refreshed, Frank Frey met with other local bartenders to see what...
Thai Rolled Ice Cream Is the New Cool
I consider myself a connoisseur of ice cream. But my mind was blown when I first discovered Thai rolled ice cream in Breckenridge last year. How had I not...
Splash Into Summer at Colorado Springs Splash Parks
When the heat of summer hits, it’s time to head for the water. “Our city’s fountains and splash parks represent free family fun at its finest,” says Kim King,...
Pick Your Perfect Mountain Getaway
Colorado Springs is a summer paradise, but we all know that when the mountains call, it’s time to go. Fortunately we’re surrounded by amazing destinations within easy road-trip distance....
Prime Patios
Summer is perfect for patios! Here's a handful we're loving right now, whether you're looking for hot bites or cool beverages.
Atomic Cowboy + Dos Santos + Cork and Cask
Take...
Q&A: Christopher Liedel Gives an Update on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
As the striking architecture of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum changes the downtown skyline, we spoke with CEO Christopher Liedel about what to expect from the coming visitor...
The Return of the Beloved Breckenridge Troll
Thousands of troll hunters flocked to see Isak Heartstone last fall when he was sculpted along Wellington Trail in Breckenridge, just a stone’s throw away from residential homes. But...
How to Summit Snowy 14ers This Summer
Colorado weather usually flips like a switch from winter to summer. But last winter’s record-breaking snow has meant snowy conditions are likely to stay put year-round on top of...
Sounds of Summer — Free Concerts
Break out the lawn chairs. Throw a blanket on the grass. Kick off your shoes. If you’re a lover of live music, Colorado Springs has you covered. You can...
Three New Dog Parks
Falcon Dog Park
The 10-acre Falcon Dog Park opened in March with 8 acres for large dogs and 2 acres designated for small dogs, plus a half-mile path for humans....
Three More Trails to Try This Summer
Silver Cascade Falls Trail
Type: Easy out and back
Length: 0.6 miles round-trip
Near: In Cheyenne Cañon, Drive up the cañon to the parking area, building and visible Helen Hunt Falls at...
Summer Sips
Favorite Summer Sipper
Aromas Das Castas Vinho Verde
“Light, crisp, with just a touch of fruity sweetness, Vinho Verde is one of summer’s great affordable vinous pleasures,” says Duane Johnson, wine...
Where to Find Live Local Music
Back East Bar & Grill
Sports bar by day, thriving music venue by night, Back East delivers a regular lineup of local live music on the north side. You’ll find...
Mission Catering: A Different Kind of Kitchen
Step one: Wash your hands. Step two: Pray.
Tyler Peoples, director of social enterprise, and Jason Horn, catering manager, have created a unique culture in their kitchen that begins...
Q&A: Mike Bristol on 25 Years of Bristol Brewing
I have only had one real job in my life,” Mike Bristol says with a laugh. That was as a technical field rep for Nissan based in Jacksonville, Florida,...
Pursuing My Vacation, Er, Inner Peace
The first morning, we wake with a start to the roar of howler monkeys. My phone reads 4:22 a.m.
“Waaaaaaaaaaaaa! Woooooooaaaaaa!”
The howls, deep and resonant, sound like angry—or horny—velociraptors.
My wife...
Where We’re Eating Now in Colorado Springs
Cowboy Star
Lunch has gone next level at Cowboy Star. “Now you can do the whole experience at lunch time,” says sous chef Nick Ryder. “You can really celebrate and...
Art on the Streets: A New Twist
Downtown Colorado Springs is getting another round of colorful public art installations with the 21st annual Art on the Streets program—but with a new twist. Murals have been added...
Trails: The Red Rocks No One Knows About
For Springs locals, hiking Red Rocks usually means hitting the trail early or late in the day to avoid crowds and traffic getting in and out of the bustling...
Hot Springs Escapes
Looking to soak away your cares in some of Colorado's hot, mineral-laden waters? Here are a few to sample, from Manitou Springs to Buena Vista, Aspen and the San...
Captain Jack Was a Woman
Most mountain bikers, motorcyclists, hikers and equestrians who use Captain Jack’s, the popular Cheyenne Cañon trail, have no idea that its namesake was a woman. Ellen E. Jack’s history...
Go Off the Beaten Path: Joyful Journey Hot Springs
I’m giddy as I pick up one of my girlfriends for a much-overdue two-day road trip. The hot waters of the San Luis Valley are calling on this early...
And the Winning S’more Is …
The Toasty S’mores Tasting Contest came down to the bottom of the ninth, and with a final surge of votes, Till Kitchen claimed victory with a walk-off homer. Congratulations...
Women’s Car Care Clinics: She Goes Under the Hood
My dad always told me …”
Over the next few hours, I’ll hear this phrase multiple times during a free women’s automotive clinic at Honest Accurate Auto Service. Sometimes Dad’s...
So. Many. Summer Festivals. In Colorado Springs and Beyond
Summer is high season for festivals in Colorado Springs, up and down the Front Range and in mountain towns all over the state. Go for a day or immerse...
Mud Runs and Obstacle Course Races: Let’s Get Dirty!
Dressed in knee socks, ’80s gym shorts, miniskirts and Richard Simmons headbands, my siblings and I hit the trail at the base of Copper Mountain. We belly-crawled through drainage...
Meet Supansa Banker, Top Chef at Taste of Pikes Peak
When Colorado Springs’ top chefs gathered this April at the Taste of Pikes Peak, aka the 24th annual Pikes Peak Food, Wine and Beer Expo, one came out on...
Q&A: Rock Photographer Larry Hulst
There’s a smile of contagious joy on the face of Larry Hulst in the homepage photo where he stands before the Red Rocks stage, holding his camera, ready to...
Home, Sweet, Rustic Industrial Modern Home
“This is us.”
That is the phrase Phil Parker and Vanessa Johnson choose to characterize their recently completed 5,479-square-foot dream home in the picturesque Upper Skyway neighborhood of southwest Colorado...
Chiba Is the Word
At the time of its 1982 release, the cyberpunk film Blade Runner underperformed at the box office. Today, however, it’s considered one of the sci-fi greats. Similarly, Chiba Bar—after...
Local Music: Sounds Worth Sampling
Looking for local music? Three local—or locally tied—next-thing bands to catch live and rotate into your playlists.
Nina and The Hold Tight
If you like: Alabama Shakes, The Kills, Led Zeppelin
This affecting...
Hike: Mount Cutler
Where to Find It: North Cheyenne Cañon Park
Distance: 2.2 miles out and back
Difficulty: easy to intermediate
Know Before You Go: Foot traffic only. Dogs must be on a leash. Watch...
CaveSim at CityRock and Its Manitou Makers
Caving has been called the perfect blend of “fear and intrigue, ” says Dave Jackson, who owns the Manitou Springs-based CaveSim LLC along with his wife, Tracy.
I’ll give him...
Great Wolf Lodge: A Howlin’ Good Time
The green beast has been staring me down all morning. I’ve watched countless thrill-seekers disappear down its watery chute. And my 11-year-old son is showing me up, completing laps...
How to Stop Stroke
As Marty Gordon spent time with his wife and grandkids at home, he started feeling more tired than usual, his words turned to mumbling, and when he tried to...
The Peak of Local Cinema
I remember the exact auditorium where I saw certain films at Kimball’s Peak Three Theater. Far from the Madding Crowd screened in upstairs Auditorium Three. The Young Victoria and...
Parker the Snow Dog Lives the Deluxe Dog’s Life
He’s on first-name basis with Von Miller. He opens concerts at Red Rocks, such as Icelantic’s Winter on the Rocks. He has his own signature microbrew—oh, he also has...
Of Beasts and Brews: Butcher Jason Nauert
"I don’t know how I got here,” Jason Nauert says with a laugh.
After years of working in construction, law enforcement and landscaping, Nauert, 45, reached his late 30s and...
The Warrior Women of Streetcar520
When Streetcar520 owner Ari Howard re-imagined the former McCabe’s Tavern as a globally-inspired culinary destination on South Tejon Street, she had a clear vision of art for its 22-foot...
Sasquatch Cookies: No Hoax
Reported Sasquatch sightings around Pike National Forest date back to the 1800s. A Bigfoot crossing sign is posted along Pikes Peak Highway, and a wooden statue of the hairy...
Cozy Hideaways in Colorado Springs
The cold closet of wintertime doesn’t mean you have to hibernate. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date or unique girls’ night out, try one of these intimate hangouts.
Sopra
This...
How to Do Date Night in Colorado Springs
Looking for new ways to make an impression on someone special, kindle (or rekindle) a romance or just get out on the town? We’ve got you covered with these...
4 Fun Dates in Colorado Springs
So you want to make an impression on someone special? Get to know a new interest but keep it casual? Find some new fun with your significant other? Try...
How to Write a Better Dating Profile
While you might spend all of your time swiping right, that doesn’t mean the person on the other side of the screen is doing the same for you. Or...
Neon Alley Lights Up Pueblo
Off South Union Avenue in Pueblo’s Downtown Historic District, the alluring glow of Neon Alley illuminates the eyes and hearts of awed onlookers. The collection of vintage neon signs—currently...
TrueSport Is on a Mission
It’s maddening to see an athlete, at the height of his or her powers, suddenly fall to one of the worst words in sports: cheating. The hero is not...
Amazing Barrel-Aged Beers
Brewers today are creative artists always looking for ways to enhance the beers they produce. And aging beer in wine, whiskey or rum barrels has provided a popular palette...
Tea Time in Colorado Springs
The midafternoon slump hit hard on my first day back in the office after a recent trip to England. “I really want some tea and a scone right now....
Your Best of Colorado Springs Bucket List Events
Maybe you’ve lived here for years. Maybe you’re a newcomer to Colorado Springs. Maybe you go every year to (fill in the blank for your favorite). Maybe you’ve always...
Art-O-Mat Dispenses Creativity
I stand in front of the Art-o-mat at Ivywild School, surveying the tiny artwork for sale from this vending machine for only $5 each. Do I want earrings, a...
Explore Cañon City’s Mountain Biking Gem: Oil Well Flats
Fuel Up: Coyote’s Coffee Den
Join the locals at Coyote’s Coffee Den in Penrose for some pre-ride calories and caffeine. Wrapped and ready breakfast burritos and a full breakfast menu...
Theatreworks: The Interviews
Theatreworks has gone through a lot in the last few years. In 2017, founder and artistic director Murray Ross, 74, died unexpectedly after more than 40 years at the...
Local Comedy: A Comic Goes Into Colorado Springs…
It’s 7 o’clock on a Friday, the regular crowd has shuffled in—and they’re killing themselves laughing.
This is Loonees Comedy Corner on North Academy, Colorado Springs’ longstanding comedy club. Chris...
Waltz Away
Stepping into a Broadmoor Waltz Club ball is like stepping back into history.
Ladies in full-length formal gowns twirl under the chandeliers in the Grand Ballroom at The Broadmoor. Men...
4 Coffee Hot Spots to Go Try Now
The local caffeine scene continues to thrive. Some of the latest coffee hot spots offer a little something for everyone, whether you’re carrying out a cup or settling into...
Where to Eat, Shop, Play in Briargate
Created in the 1980s and booming since the ’90s, Briargate has long drawn families looking for the newer suburban amenities of a master-planned community, as well as the high-ranking...
3 Great Foothills Trail Runs
A preponderance of sunny days is one of the great perks of the Front Range region, no matter the season. While plummeting temperatures and precipitation can make high country...
Extreme Makeover: Kitchen Remodel Edition
Perhaps the hardest thing to accept about life is the fact that one day you will have to remodel your kitchen.
Maybe you’ve been there already, or maybe it’s in...
Monse’s Taste of El Salvador: Sweetly Salvadoran
Monse Hines stuffs her pupusas with some classic combinations: mozzarella cheese and black beans, for instance, or pinto beans and Pueblo chiles. But what really makes Monse’s Taste of...
Honoring Fannie Mae Duncan
It’s been 100 years since Fannie Mae Duncan was born, and the centennial of the entrepreneurial businesswoman and social changemaker is being recognized in multiple ways for her groundbreaking...
Disc Golf in Colorado Springs: Disc-cover the Fun
The ca-ching of a hard-plastic flying disc falling into a metal chain basket means you’ve finished a hole in disc golf. It’s also the sound of saving money. A...
Cocktails 101: How to Mix Your Own Craft Libations
So you don’t want to take off your sweatpants or deal with crowds—but you still want a great cocktail? Some Colorado Springs bartenders are making it easier to learn...
Hike: Dixon Trail to the Top of Cheyenne Mountain
Where to Find It: Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Distance: 17-plus miles out and back from Limekiln Trailhead covering the entire trail network
Difficulty: Advanced / Extreme
Know Before You Go: Access to...
Burro Racing: Gone Donkin’
Hooves are pounding inches behind me. The path continues to drop out below. My legs strain to maintain the increased speed, and my feet bound over loose granite, roots...
Don’t-Miss Northside Eats
Atmosphere Gastropub
This trendy bar boasts upscale pub fare, and fresh, carefully crafted cocktails. The tuna tartare is our favorite, made with sushi grade ahi tuna and served with wonton...
All Hail the Dixon Trail and Lake Moraine Trail – And the Devotees Who Build Them
Do you see any over there?” I call to my teenage daughter from deep inside a tangle of scrub oak and pine branches.
“No … There!” she shouts pointing uphill...
Pete Schuermann: Outsider Art
It catches your eye, that shiny, gold Emmy sitting on a lonely filing cabinet. “Pete Schuermann, Writer,” it says, along with Tell Me Something I Don’t Know, the name...
Project Imagination at the Twine Lab
The 3- to 5-year-old students in Mini Makers Class are playing in the dirt at the Twine Lab. They dig their hands into plastic tubs on the ground, gleefully...
Upgrade Your S’mores
Campfires are one of the most beloved traditions of trail-trekkers everywhere. A source of light and warmth. A place to cook and share company. Nostalgia and experience merge in...
5 More Food Trucks to Go Find Now
The Colorado Springs food truck just keeps rolling as more and more food trucks pop up around town. Whether you’re stopping in for Food Truck Tuesday at the Pioneers...
Baamaste: Getting Into Goat Yoga
Under a hot, clear sky, we shift from Tabletop pose to Downward Dog. Pikes Peak is shrouded in a bluish haze above the neighborhood near Goat Patch Brewery. Between...
3 Favorite Road Cycling Routes
Colorado Springs has a strong cycling community that includes all types of riders, from casual enthusiasts and commuters to Olympians, world champions and Tour de France veterans. Keep an...
47 Ways to Play on Pikes Peak
Hike to the Top
1. Barr Trail: The classic, popular route out of Manitou Springs is quick to reach and long to travel, at 13 miles one way, with about...
8 Great Running Clubs and Group Runs in Colorado Springs
A little peer pressure can be a good thing when it comes to running and fitness. Rather than braving the trails alone, you can find plenty of sweat-filled comradery...
How to PikeRide
Bike sharing arrives in the Springs this summer, meaning you’ll be able to hop on a high-tech, purple PikeRide bicycle for short rides around downtown. “It is a transit...
Mountain Chalet: 50 Years of More Than Gear
On a recent spring day, a customer walks into Mountain Chalet, the long-running outdoor equipment store to report a problem with a pair of skis he had purchased elsewhere....
Home Design Secrets: The Architect
Harboring visions of building that dream home? Longing for some stylish upgrades to your current space? Desperately seeking creative tips on a budget? We’ve got you covered—or at least...
Home Design Secrets: The Landscaper
Harboring visions of building that dream home? Longing for some stylish upgrades to your current space? Desperately seeking creative tips on a budget? We’ve got you covered—or at least...
Where We’re Eating Now: New Restaurants
Looking to mix things up for a meal out? Here’s a handful of newly opened restaurants we’ve been sampling. You’ll find options all over town, with fare ranging from...
Doughnut Domination
You might need both hands to eat a burger doughnut from Horseshoe Donuts. It’s a big one—in size and popularity. “It’s got quite a following,” says Liz Schulze, co-owner...
