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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
