Author: Kelly Sanford
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Human connection for the coffee commute
Coffee culture reigns in Teller County. From boutique roasters in mid-town Woodland Park to corner cafes in Divide and Florissant, Teller County loves its barista beverages. The Human Bean at 275 CO 24 in Woodland Park has been serving the commuter community for nearly seven years. Though The Human Bean is a franchise establishment, it…
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Human connection for the coffee commute
Coffee culture reigns in Teller County. From boutique roasters in mid-town Woodland Park to corner cafes in Divide and Florissant, Teller County loves its barista beverages. The Human Bean at 275 CO 24 in Woodland Park has been serving the commuter community for nearly seven years. Though The Human Bean is a franchise establishment, it…
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Human connection for the coffee commute
Coffee culture reigns in Teller County. From boutique roasters in mid-town Woodland Park to corner cafes in Divide and Florissant, Teller County loves its barista beverages. The Human Bean at 275 CO 24 in Woodland Park has been serving the commuter community for nearly seven years. Though The Human Bean is a franchise establishment, it…
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Chamonix spa is worth the splurge
It’s worth the splurge. In the heart of the World’s Greatest Gold Camp with its rough-and-tumble history, the Chamonix Hotel features a very non-rough-and-tumble world-class spa. And it’s not just for visitors. “We want locals to feel like our spa is their luxury escape close to home, and we’re eager to connect with the community,”…
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‘Star Parties’ draw late-night crowds to Florissant Fossil Beds
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is best known for its permineralized redwood tree stumps, but a lesser-known distinction is the park’s International Dark Sky certification. One of only 80 parks to have this designation, it draws stargazers on select nights for “star parties” hosted in partnership with the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. With over 350…
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Woodland Park Mountain Arts Festival celebrates 40 years
Celebrating its 40th year, the Mountain Arts Festival returns to Memorial Park in Woodland Park the weekend of August 9-10. This year’s festival will feature 125 artists, including featured Artist Charlotte Lee, who has been a vendor since the festival’s inception. “The first year, there were just a few dozen of us,” Lee said. “But…
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Behind the scenes at the Dinosaur Resource Center
In 2004, while attending Woodland Park High School and working part time at Taco Bell, Jacob Jett saw the opportunity of a lifetime taking shape in the heart of town and could not let the moment pass him by. “Like most kids, I was a little obsessed about dinosaurs,” said Jett. “I loved museums. I…
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Wild strawberry season is here
Though wild strawberry season officially begins with the first full moon of June, like most things, it arrives a month later at altitude. Don’t let the scientific name Fragaria Virginia — Virginia Strawberry — fool you, these commonly found wild strawberries are native to Colorado. They form a low-growing ground cover that some consider a…
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Wild strawberry season is here
Though wild strawberry season officially begins with the first full moon of June, like most things, it arrives a month later here in Teller County. Don’t let the scientific name Fragaria Virginia — Virginia Strawberry — fool you, these commonly found wild strawberries are native to Colorado. They form a low-growing ground cover that some…
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Doggie Day Out — a win-win at TCRAS
With winter in retreat, a popular program at the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter is shifting into high gear. Doggie Day Out is one of TCRAS’ most popular programs. Locals or visitors who wish to have a canine companion while taking a hike, a drive or enjoying the area’s parks and dog-friendly businesses can contact…