Do you consider yourself an adventurous drinker? Are you looking to up your cocktail game? Well, my friend, you’ve come to the right place. The cocktail bar culture scene is alive and well in Colorado Springs. The lines have blurred between mixologists and bartenders;...
Hi there! My name is Benny. I’m a 1 year old corgi and I live in Cañon City, Colorado with my humans. I rescued them when they came to the Humane Society of Fremont County, but that’s a story for another time. Today, I’d like to tell you about a day in my life! 6:37...
Sculptor Michael Garman took some time out to answer our questions about the intertwinement of his life story, his art, and his museum and gallery. Q: Based on the information on your website, it seems like you have truly been carving out your career since you were a...
Husband and wife duo, Carl Bork (CB) and Karen Watkins (KW), opened their art gallery and studio in Salida, Colorado in 2010. Although he prefers to create impressionist art and she is a pop surrealist, their very different styles complement each other on many levels....
"My artwork is an intricate part of my information processing. It's a reflection of what I am thinking about and not what I actually think in most cases. I also make art that is whimsical and fun just for the fun of it because fun is good, and balance is important."...
A heartwarming and charming story of love, redemption, and reuniting for the holidays in spite of all obstacles. Mountain Holiday includes some of your favorite holidays tunes and hilarious, toe-tapping choreography! Bring the family and pass the eggnog!...
By John Hazlehurst A new Christmas-themed casino just opened in the former Imperial Hotel in Cripple Creek, one of three Colorado mountain towns where state law permits casino gambling. Energetically promoted for several weeks prior to opening, the Christmas Casino...
By Jeff Vandenbussche When my friends ask me why I picked Colorado as home, I simply reply: “The mountains are calling…I must go.” As I sit here looking up at Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain, I cannot help but feel a sense of wonder. It still has the same beauty and...
S I M P L E B O D Y P R O D U C T S Jewels Burdick, founder of Simple Body, uses natural and nourishing ingredients to create skin care products that work—so safe they’re edible! Q: HOW DID YOU BEGIN YOUR HANDMADE JOURNEY? A: Seven years ago, we had an Alzheimer’s...
“Treasure the moments of smallness, the infinite microseconds of breathless flutters. Drink in the thrill and fear and sucker-punching joy. Wipe your nose, and your eyes, liquid from cold and wind and effort. And know, without a shred of doubt, you are exactly where...
The population has dropped to one percent of the previous century's totals: From 500,000 to 5,000. Once wild and healthy, this native now nears extinction. Coloradoans cherish many aspects of their wilderness, but these beauties have been slandered, attacked, and...
Q: How is your bread making different? A: As a society, we’ve normalized bread as being the sliced bread found in grocery stores, and on the other end of the spectrum is this “fancy” artisan bread. Things have kind of gotten switched around! Part of what drew to me to...
Q: What is the title of the cover piece of this magazine? A: “Heart Strings.” Q: What inspires your art? A: My artwork touches a lot of different things; it’s usually pretty personal. All of my art is dedicated to my son, who has autism. In fact, that’s why all of the...
By Jewels Burdick My name is Steve Willis. I’ve been married 20 years and have 4 kids. I’m a world traveler and my love language is food and wine. I serve Denver and Colorado Springs with unique documentary wedding photography and also specialize in creative high...
The arts are proven to support whole child development by encouraging fine motor skills, building self-confidence, expressing creativity and increasing problem-solving abilities. When kids are exposed to an environment that nourishes creativity, they flourish. The...
By Ashlee Sack The Blossom Festival officially started in 1938, but the roots of this agricultural celebration in the Royal Gorge Region extend nearly 125 years. The first recorded ‘Fruit Day’ was held in Cañon City on September 20, 1894. With over 10,000 people in...
Foot Traffic Only Round trip distance: 1 mile No Pets Kid friendly Hanging Lake on Google Maps (click to follow) All Trails: Hanging Lake (click to follow) By Gillian Sheehan It’s no secret that Hanging Lake, has become one of the most popular hiking trails in...
Swimming and soaking Open year round Showers, lockers, changing areas Kid friendly Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center on GoogleMaps (click to follow) Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa on GoogleMaps (click to follow) Ouray Hot Springs (click to follow) Wiesbaden...
Trail level: moderate Round trip distance: 4.2 miles Dog friendly Kid friendly Perimeter Trail on Google Maps (click to follow) Ouray Trail Group: Perimeter Trail (click to follow) It’s possible I’ve never been to a place as beautiful as Ouray. The little town...
Read about it: Iceventure! In our winter edition, Kelsey Kennedy covers the growing sport of ice climbing in Colorado and highlights some of our state's best spots to enjoy it. As a bonus feature to her article, we're including clothing and gear recommendations from...
Read about it: Iceventure! In our winter edition, Kelsey Kennedy covers the growing sport of ice climbing in Colorado and highlights some of our state's best spots to enjoy it. As a bonus feature to her article, we're including clothing and gear recommendations from...
By John Hazlehurst It’ll take a while, but big changes are coming to Cripple Creek’s historic downtown. Full House Resorts, the owner of Bronco Billy’s Casino, has unveiled plans to build a four-star, 150-room resort hotel that will wrap around the existing casino....
By Gillian Sheehan Kid friendly Budget friendly Loveland Ski Area on Google Maps (click to follow) Loveland Ski Area (click to follow) Sunlight Mountain Resort on Google Maps (click to follow) Sunlight Mountain Resort (click to follow) Gillian's full article on...
Trail level: easy Round trip distance: 1 mile Dog friendly Kid friendly Paradise Cove on Google Maps (click to follow) All Trails: Paradise Cove (click to follow) By Liz Simpson UPDATED INFO AS OF 7/23/18: Guffey Gorge (Paradise Cove) now has a $6 per vehicle...
Adult beverages Handicap accessible Memorial Park on Google Maps (click to follow) Jack Quinn's on Google Maps (click to follow) International Association of Fire Fighters (click to follow) As told to Liz Simpson Every year in September, the International...
Trail level: easy Round trip distance: 4 miles No dogs, horses, or bicycles, please! Paint Mines Interpretive Park on Google Maps (click to follow) Paint Mines Interpretive Park (click to follow) By Gillian Sheehan Less than 40 miles east of Colorado Springs, the...
Exotic animals Kid friendly Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center on Google Maps (click to follow) Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (click to follow) By Jewels Burdick This is what happens when the Art Director writes a blog... Smile for the camera! Meet Darlene....
Exotic animals Kid friendly Colorado Gators Reptile Park on Google Maps (click to follow) Colorado Gators Reptile Park (click to follow) By Gillian Sheehan Have you been to the Colorado Gators Reptiles Park in Mosca? About 180 miles southwest of Colorado Springs,...
Rollerskating Kid friendly Skateland on Google Maps (click to follow) Facebook: @Skatelandtrinidad @Saveskateland By Jeremy Cote Open? Is that an open sign above the Skateland marquee? Is it for another business? What other business could it be? Walking down...
Trail level: difficult Round trip distance: 5 miles (1 mile up the Incline, 4 miles down Barr Trail) No dogs, please! The Incline on Google Maps (click to follow) Visit COS: The Incline (click to follow) By Liz Simpson If you’re looking for a convenient way to...
Trail level: easy Round trip distance: .3 miles Swimming is allowed Dogs are allowed Rainbow Falls on Google Maps (click to follow) Facebook: Rainbow Falls (click to follow) By Gillian Sheehan Last weekend, I decided it was time to check out local waterfalls...
Interview with Kristi and Alex Shop local, shop handmade Buy online at GothicMtnJewelers.Etsy.com Instagram @GothicMtnJewelers By Liz Simpson In my heart of hearts, I’m a hermit. I fantasize about running away to Alaska to live in a one-room cabin in the core of...
Bike difficulty: intermediate Hike difficulty: moderate Round trip distance: 7 miles Bike loop from town: 10.7 miles Lupine Trail on Google Maps (click to follow) Travel Crested Butte: Lupine Trail (click to follow) By Liz Simpson I’m not gonna lie: I was a...
Photos: Robert Hicks Retro campers Amenities (including showers, laundry, wifi) Dog friendly Swimming pool Bikes to rent The Starlight Campground on Google Maps (click to follow) Starlight Classic Campground (click to follow) By Anne Dylan Like a postcard...
Bikes, skateboards, scooters Kid friendly El Centro Del Quinto Sol on Google Maps (click to follow) By Liz Simpson In the last few years, Pueblo has poured time, money, and love into their new Riverwalk. Complete with boat rides, the Riverwalk creates a beautiful...
By Jewels Burdick West Side Tattoo was founded on May 28, 2005 by brothers Aaron and Brian Moore. This place has become an icon, known for our customer service, quality, and leadership in the cleanliness of the studio. They put their hearts into every piece, large or...
When you enter Febra's Boutique and Gallery in Old Colorado City you most likely will be greeted by the sweetest, southern accent in town! That cheery voice is that of Febra Pope, the proprietor of her namesake boutique. This Southern woman started her retail career...
By Jewels Burdick Ask anyone at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey what their favorite season is and the answer is inevitably “Harvest”. The harvest season at the winery is considered to be September 1st through the end of October. After the grapes are harvested and...
