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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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...
