In 1890, the site of Cripple Creek was just rolling ranchland on the backside of Pikes Peak. Long inhabited by the Utes, the United States...
Colorado History
Colorado’s rich history spans ancient Indigenous cultures, bold frontier explorers, and legendary silver and gold rushes. Walk in the footsteps of pioneers through historic mining towns, visit preserved cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde, and discover fascinating museums statewide. Colorado’s captivating past shapes every mountain trail, canyon, and charming Main Street today.
Pikes Peak or Bust
It’s Colorado Springs’ second oldest event behind the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, marking 81 years in 2022. But origins date to 1913 (or 1911,...
No Limits in Cripple Creek
Busted!
For many cities and regions, the seemingly endless months of the late and unlamented pandemic meant quiet streets, paused projects, deserted...
A Stroll Down Tejon Street
The first stake of the city of Colorado Springs was driven on Monday, July 31, 1871. The city’s founder, General William Palmer, was not...
Beyond Tejon
Olympic City USA will expand past the city core to showcase the world’s great athletes. Now slated to open in early 2020, well before the...
Beautiful Shops in Historic Spaces
I find one of the most enjoyable aspects of getting to know new places is discovering the richness of history and character built into the...
Skate Trinidad with the Whole Family!
 Rollerskating  Kid friendly  Skateland on Google Maps (click to follow)  Facebook: @Skatelandtrinidad @Saveskateland By Jeremy Cote Open? Is...
Walk Through History
Wandering past 120-year old homes and storefronts offers a glimpse of life back when the homes were new and the towns were young. We can...
Peak Radar
One site in the region provides a cornucopia of events listings One helpful resource for visitors and residents alike is the event database...