on June 14, 2021
Lift Me Up
A cloud of snowflakes cut through the air, obscuring my view, as my body raced through it. Popping out the other side, I saw two trees narrowly...
on June 14, 2021
6 min read
About the Writer
Colin Christie
Contributing Writer
Colin is a graphic designer and co-owner of Neon Pig Creative, based in Colorado Springs, CO. He loves designing for publications, and enjoys the great variety that Colorado Fun has to offer. A Colorado native, Colin has also lived in Minneapolis, Nashville, and Chicago, but moved back home to the most beautiful state. In his free time, Colin enjoys disc golfing and playing bar trivia at any one of Colorado’s many craft breweries.
Featured Posts
Colorado Fourteeners that Will Take Your Breath Away
The blood pounds in your ears with each plodding step forward. You gasp for breath in air that seems to have little to offer. You may be...
Regional Feature: Cripple Creek
Ten years ago, Cripple Creek was a fun, exciting mountain town with a fascinating history from rough-hewn gold miners in the 1890s to cheerful...
Let’s Go Hiking in Cañon City
The allure of Colorado’s natural wonders combined with easy access make for an unforgettable day in the mountains Cañon City, a town of around...
Camping It Up
Here in Colorado, we’re in love with camping. Okay, we may be obsessed with camping. Winter is so long and enduring that in the brief spell...
The Art of the Thrift
There’s something cozy and enchanting about stepping into a thrift store. The faint scent of well-loved books, the glint of vintage glassware...
A Mile of Magic
Souvenirs aren’t always packed in your carry-on. Sometimes, what’s most memorable are feelings—a breeze off the water, a warm bite of...
Regional Feature: Pueblo
Pueblo has been many things throughout its history – a fort, a mining hub, Steel City, Home of Heroes, and the site of the annual Colorado...
Art is Where You Find It
Throughout history, people have created and experienced art through the lens of Colorado’s memorable landscapes. Inspired artists explored...
Regional Feature: Manitou Springs
The star attraction in Manitou Springs is also the biggest – literally. Pikes Peak towers more than 14,000 feet over this resort city of...
Sit. Come. Stay.
Colorado Fun Guide asked Olive, a local corgi, to provide her best-kept secrets for both dogs and their owners on vacation. Cheyenne Mountain...
Hunter-Wolff Gallery Celebrates 20 Years
Colorado Fun Guide had the opportunity to interview one of Old Colorado City’s most well-known purveyors of fine art and gifts. Sharon Wolff,...
Regional Feature: Old Colorado City
Drive west on Colorado Avenue through the historic Westside, and you’ll come to Old Colorado City (OCC for short), a miraculously intact...
Music Lovers Sing Praises for Live Entertainment
Towns and cities from Colorado Springs to Trinidad via Pueblo and Alamosa offer a multitude of musical experiences at recently opened venues...
Dining in Rarified Air
For 10 years, Steve Kanatzar dreamt of owning a place like this. During those years, Kanatzar searched for the perfect property and the perfect...
Zoo Story
Ahhhhhhh, a day at the zoo. A place where the boundaries between the wild and the everyday blur, and the ordinary can turn extraordinary in a...
Serving Joy One Bite at a Time
When Colorado native Samantha Wood decided to quit her job in 2010, she never dreamed her new career would be the purveyor of food tours in...
Regional Highlight: Downtown Colorado Springs
Ten years ago, Downtown Colorado Springs was on the verge of an unprecedented boom, one which would bring thousands of apartments, dozens of...
The Ultimate Guide to Colorado’s Fall Foliage: When and Where to See the Best Colors
Fall in Colorado is nothing short of spectacular, with vibrant foliage painting the landscape in hues of gold, red, and orange. While it’s a...
10 Must-Soak Colorado Hot Springs
As a native of the flat Midwest, I lived much of my life thinking of hot springs as the rotten-egg-smelling, skin-melting-off-the-body pools...
Herkimer: The Beast Beetle from Beyond the Royal Gorge
The 1950s saw an explosion of Atomic Age films, often featuring massive monsters in these frightful motion pictures. In pop culture hindsight,...
Stay and Play in Pueblo’s Historic District
Want to enjoy Pueblo’s downtown delights in true Colorado style? We have four delightful lodging options that offer unique settings: three...
Colorado Springs Region Artist Profile: Karen Standridge
In the heart of downtown Colorado Springs you’ll find Gallery113, owned cooperatively by the 17 artists whose works are displayed within....
Old Colorado City Region Artist Profile: Maria Battista
Walking through the historic storefronts of Old Colorado City, one could easily be drawn to the large window display of original fine art...
Manitou Springs Region Artist Profile: Nicole Copel
This year marks half a century since the founding of the Commonwheel Artists Co-op. In that time, the co-op has grown and blossomed along with...
Pueblo Region Artist Profile: Radeaux
John Deaux Art Gallery in Pueblo is owned by the hometown artist Radeaux, who has been in the art and gallery business for 50 years. His own...
A Day (or Two) in the Life of a Pikes Peak Tourist
The region has been a favorite of pioneers and adventurers for more than 150 years. Today is no different – it’s a tourism hotspot and a week...
The Big Sleep
Downtown Colorado Springs is blessed with many full-service hotels. Without exception, they’re great places to get a drink or dinner, stay for...
Food Truck Feasts
Food trucks have been around for decades. They’ve evolved from gray vending machines on wheels where little options were fresh and most sold...
Getting Inked in Colorado
Everyone brings back souvenirs to remember their latest adventure. Some, however, are coming home with souvenirs that last a lifetime. But what...
Proper Pupper Places
What do you do when you’ve got a big outing planned, but it is not dog-inclusive? You don’t want to leave your fur baby to languish at home or...
Destination: Pueblo
ABRIENDO INN This circa 1906 blond brick four-story mansion is one of the largest and most elaborately detailed Foursquares in Pueblo. It was...
From Steel to Survival
For much of the 20th century, Pueblo’s economy was driven by railroads and the steelworks of Colorado Fuel & Iron. Pueblo residents loved...
The Risky Fun of Peak Priorities
There is no such thing as an easy Colorado 14’er. Though some peaks may be easier to climb than others, all promise a difficult day of hiking...
Get Wet in the Royal Gorge
How we play on the river has changed drastically since the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. Whitewater rafting excursions draw a whopping 20 million...
Chamonix Chic
Long ago, in late April, 1896 two fierce conflagrations burnt the then-shabby city of Cripple Creek to the ground. It may have seemed like an...
Views from the Top
As an outdoor recreation writer, podcaster and advocate, it’s my job to be outdoors. Whenever I meet someone for the first time, and we discuss...
Giant Troll Finds Home in Victor
Just when the small mountain town of Victor needed a boost in visitors, Rita the Rock Planter came to the rescue. Designed and built out of...
Fright Night on the Riverwalk
Fright Night on the Riverwalk Set for Saturday, October 25th: A Spooktacular Evening of Free Family Fun! Pueblo, CO – Get ready for a night of...
Colorado State Fair Parade Marshals Announced
PUEBLO, August 18, 2025– The Annual Colorado State Fair Parade, themed “Growing Traditions” Presented by Pepsi and Supporting Sponsor, T-Mobile...
Colorado Springs Philharmonic announces new Director
Following an international search that drew exceptional talent from around the globe, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic proudly announces the...
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