Author: Julia Stickrod
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Veterans Day deals, freebies for veterans, active-duty around Colorado Springs
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, an armistice, or ceasefire, was declared during World War I in 1918, according to History.com. First termed “Armistice Day,” Nov. 11 has been a federal holiday since 1938, paying tribute to American servicemen and women. As part of this holiday celebration, veterans and…
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Colorado Springs weather: Dry, sunny Veterans Day, mostly 60s later this week
A dry, sunny and warm trend is underway this weekend in Colorado Springs, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. Mostly clear skies with temperatures into the upper 50s and light winds are expected throughout the day Saturday, making it ideal for Veterans Day activities. A great Veterans Day Saturday is ahead for Southern Colorado with…
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What do Americans fear the most this Halloween season? Hint: It’s not vampires or ghosts
Whether it’s spiders, lighting strikes, ghosts or goblins, there is no shortage of things to keep us up at night. With Halloween upon us, monsters, zombies, ghouls and other spooky creatures get the spotlight for being the stuff of nightmares. But according to one recent study, the truly frightening things for Americans are not the…
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7 best Korean restaurants around Colorado Springs
Load up on spicy bulgogi, then cool off with red bean bingsu. According to Gazette readers for the 2023 Best of the Springs magazine, these seven Korean eateries offer delicious cuisine, excellent service and wonderful atmospheres. See where your favorite lands on the list: #7 Tokki Tokki Restaurant (Located at: 182 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.) “Ubu Fried…
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8 best sushi spots in Colorado Springs
The readers have spoken, and there is a new No. 1. According to votes by Gazette readers for the 2023 Best of the Springs magazine, these top 8 sushi restaurants deliver in the areas of quality ingredients, superb service and overall taste. See who Colorado Springs bumped up to #1 this year: 8. Sushi O Sushi: 3643…
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Colorado Springs weather: Cooler today, but gradual warm-up expected
The Saturday weather forecast for Colorado Springs looks sunny but cool throughout the day with low temperatures this evening, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. The day is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 55. Winds are expected to be minimal, ranging from 5-10 mph from the southeast. The low…
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7 Colorado ghost towns to explore this fall
Creak. Creak. Creak. Filled with history and spooky sounds, abandoned towns tug at our desire for intrigue. Former mining camps, mysterious narratives of failure and the touch of what was still on the doorknob. The structures still standing, empty, for only those daring to visit them. Before You Go – Always check weather conditions as…
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National Coffee Day: Freebies, deals around Colorado
Coffee-flavored deals are brewing. All across the nation, coffee lovers unite on Friday, Sept. 29 for an epic observance of the cup of joe that keeps us going. Whether you are an americano, macchiato, cortado or latte fan, there is something for everyone to sip on and enjoy on National Coffee Day. Below are deals…
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National Pancake Day: 9 best places for pancakes around Colorado Springs
Stack ’em up on Tuesday. Trying to decide whether you go for a sweet or savory breakfast? Choose sweet on the 26th with light, fluffy pancakes as your star dish. Although IHOP’s own National Pancake Day usually falls sometime in February, September 26 is also recognized as National Pancake Day. According to votes by Gazette…
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It’s pumpkin time! Pick your own fruit and veggies at these 5 Colorado farms
It’s harvest time, and that means “U-Pick” season is here. Normally, when it comes to putting fresh produce on the table the scene is this: Enter grocery store sliding doors, get hit by a cooling blast of AC, head to the crowded produce section, pick the best-looking fruits and veggies …you get the idea. Now…