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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Olympic Snowboarder JJ Thomas About to Shred TEDx
JJ Thomas and Shaun White have some history. Back in 2002, Thomas edged out the 15-year-old White for the fourth and final spot on...
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...
14 Free Things to Do in the Springs in April and May
Here are 14 upcoming events and activities you can do for free—or within a few bucks of free.
Earth Day
Rock Ledge Ranch, April 20
Celebrate the...
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...
Spring Into Preseason Ski Pass Deals
It’s been an epic snow season, which makes it even easier for skiers and snowboarders to keep hitting the slopes as Front Range temps...
