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Rough to Refined

  "Colorful Colorado" is not just a sign at our state’s border. Deep beneath the soil, precious stones are waiting for their colors to shine in the hands of skilled gem designers. Earth’s...

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Salida’s Summer Scene

Now that the season has changed, it’s time to do something outdoors that doesn’t involve your long underwear. Luckily, Salida, Buena Vista, and neighboring Leadville have a plethora of spring and...

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Legal & Green

If your state has yet to legalize marijuana, you may have some questions about Colorado’s marijuana market. It’s a strange new world out there, so here are a few tips. WHO CAN BUY MARIJUANA? If you...

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Adventure at Altitude

Adventure at Altitude

At 14,110 Feet, Pikes Peak dominates the skyline above Colorado Springs, but it's only one of many 14ers in the state. The list of Peaks Ranges from Mount Elbert, the tallest at 14,433, to Sunshine...

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Beat the Heat

The sky was bright, a breeze was blowing, and every few minutes the ice would creak and crack. Red and green tents squatted in clusters across the water. Fisherman scurried between holes—responding...

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Living Canvas

These days, a tattoo isn’t just a stencil picked off a wall display. It’s real art created by wildly talented artists who have chosen the most intimate canvas possible for their work. The people who...

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Ageless and Timeless

No longer limited to Hollywood insiders, the aesthetics industry is booming with over 2,100 medical spas across the U.S.  Clients are not only women over 40 looking to smooth out wrinkles and delay...

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Rescue Remedy

In 2007, Forbes magazine crowned Colorado Springs America’s most pet-friendly city, highlighting over 10,000 acres of public park space and the accessibility of veterinary care. The award also noted...

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Chowhounds

Chowhounds

After a rainy morning, we were surprised to step onto Cerebrus Brewing Company’s spacious patio and see each table filled. Out in the yard, every picnic table held families and friends enjoying the...

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On Two Wheels

On Two Wheels

Colorado is a cyclist's paradise. Whether you enjoy ticking past the white line on a long stretch of asphalt or muscling your wheels over tree roots on a single-track, there's world-class riding for...

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Q & A with Alison Dunlap

Spend a moment contemplating the term "world champion" and the significance it carries. With few bestowed this accolade, many of us normal-achievers never encounter a true "champ." As life would...

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Cultural Landscape

    Our city’s art scene continues to grow with First Friday gallery openings and monthly guided walking and biking cultural tours. the Art on the Streets sculpture exhibit contributes to...

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Art Appreciation

Art Appreciation

Southern Colorado is actively changing the perception that public art is static, boring, and elitist with fun, participatory, and unique exhibits that challenge the usual stodgy parameters of the...

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Out on the Town

Ready for a night out with someone special? After living in Southern Colorado for two years, my husband and I are always looking for new places for an evening on the town. Check out some of our...

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Downtown Comes to Life

Downtown Comes to Life

Not so many years ago, you could have rolled a bowling ball down Tejon Street at 9:00pm on a balmy summer night and hit nothing--no cars, no bikes, no residents, no visitors...not even a stray dog....

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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...

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Horsing Around

Coloradans embrace the bounty of wide open spaces and beautiful backcountry opportunities for recreation. In face, many choose to live here largely due to the outdoor lifestyle.

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Just Chill

You take your shoes off, shed your towel and prance as quickly as you can through the snow in your bare feet to the edge of the natural stone pool. Your feet tingle and burn as they defrost in the steamy waters of a mineral spring.

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