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Annual IAFF Memorial

 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...

Colorful Rock Formations at Paint Mines Interpretive Park

 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...

Animals Abound at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center

 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....

Colorado Gators Reptile Park: More Than Just Gators!

 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,...

Skate Trinidad with the Whole Family!

 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...

Take a Hard Hike: The Incline

 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...

Waterfalls Hike: Take a Stroll to Rainbow Falls

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...

Shop Local: Gothic Mountain Jewelers

 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...

Mountain Bike Crested Butte

 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...

Weekend Getaway: Returning to Nature in a Retro Retreat

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...

Skate Park: Where the Wild Things Are

 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...

Visit the Tattoo Museum

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...