Colorado Springs is a modern city with a small town feel. It is the home of several military installations including the Air Force Academy. Tourism is a very important part of Colorado Springs. Many of the abundant family friendly activities revolve around the outdoors and the amazing beauty surrounding the Colorado Springs area. If you ...
These shops are all located downtown so you can make a quick pit stop in between shopping and enjoy a hot cup of Joe. You may just find your newest and most favorite coffee shop in town. Be advised Starbucks fans, I didn’t go there. Let’s start with my highest rating 4.75 out of 5 ...
Here in Pueblo county is the battle site of Cuerno Verde . In 1777, Teodoro del Croix, Commander General of the Internal Provinces, appointed de Anza Governor of New Mexico in hopes that he could do something about the Comanche problem. Upon his arrival in Nuevo Mexico, de Anza quickly determined that previous forays against ...
Pikes Peak in Colorado is known as America’s Mountain. Every year, visitors from around the world marvel at its beauty and size. It is the first peak in the Rocky Mountain chain people heading West through Colorado see. Topping off at 14,110 feet above sea level, it was a rallying cry for those making their ...
The 6,000 foot-high Centennial state is by far one of the very best to live in – at least this year. But don’t just take my word for it, read Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live in 2006. Colorado prevails for both the best small city (Fort Collins) and the best large city (Colorado Springs). ...
Here’s an object lesson in cavalier spontaneity. Last Wednesday I had the day off, as did my sister-in-law. I was planning on driving around Boulder, perhaps finding a café, as per my usual habits, to surf the internet and get some writing done. I was standing in my kitchen drinking coffee when my SIL walks ...
One of the advantages to being a cyclist in Colorado Springs is that, with a few wintry exceptions, we can ride year round. Of course, if you are new to the area, or to the sport for that matter, you might be wondering just where to ride. You’ve probably noticed that Colorado Springs is full ...
Garden Of The Gods Purchased in 1879 by railroad tycoon Charles Perkins, Garden Of The Gods was immediately recognized as a special place worth preserving. In 1909 the land was donated to city of Colorado Springs to be developed into a park. The park is still very much the same as it was in the ...
