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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...
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...
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...
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 envision the people: architects and laborers who built...
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...
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...
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...
Lions & Tigers & Families, OH MY!
Just this morning, while walking my dog in our neighborhood, I saw a herd of eight mule deer and one gorgeous black squirrel. The outdoor life draws families with children to Colorado, as tourists...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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