Tag: life
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SYNC TEST — Colorado Springs appoints new members to 911 Authority Board
Colorado Springs appointed Deputy Fire Chief Justin White and Deputy Police Chief Douglas Trainer to the El Paso-Teller County 911 Authority Board this week as the city works through its plan to create its own emergency response authority. Koch stepped down because he plans to participate in negotiations between the city and the 911 Authority.
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Pikes Pick: Two brothers travel U.S. in search of birds in popular documentary
This one’s for the bird lovers. The 2025 documentary “Listers: A Glimpse into Extreme Birdwatching” follows brothers Owen and Quentin Reiser as they attempt a Big Year. That’s the birding term for trying to observe as many species of birds as possible in a year. The brothers travel the U.S., valiantly searching for birds while…
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100 years of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: A colorful past meets an innovative present
Ahead of its much-anticipated debut at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, construction continued this spring on a state-of-the-art facility for giraffes, the treasured animal in the zoo’s logo and in the hearts of visitors, who soon will be able to interact with the herd in a whole new way. And high on the mountain overlooking the progress…
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Enjoy a night with the Tabernacle Choir at Hollywood Bowl, without leaving Colorado Springs
Not everyone can make it to the Hollywood Bowl. But for one night, Colorado Springs residents won’t have to as a massive stadium screen at Weidner Field brings one of America’s most iconic musical performances to the Pikes Peak region. This Friday, Colorado Springs residents can take part in the Tabernacle Choir at the Hollywood…
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Mush Love, Tee turns life-long mushroom fascination into Old Colorado City storefront
A curtain of vines and mushrooms hangs above the doorway. Beyond it, shelves overflow with mushroom-shaped lamps, earrings, lunchboxes, art and other fungi-inspired treasures most people never knew existed. With fungi-themed gifts stacked farther than the eye can see, there’s enough hand-foraged mushrooms, vintage finds and forest-inspired décor to make visitors forget they’re standing in…
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This red rock wonderland hides behind a hogback near Denver
Around Denver, people know Red Rocks Amphitheatre. They know the red rocks of Roxborough State Park. They know the related, similarly aged Flatirons in Boulder and Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. But do they know South Valley Park? Tanner Marshall, a natural resources specialist with Jefferson County Parks and Open Space, offers yet…
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Rarefied air: 8 zip lines to ride in Colorado’s mountains
The best view of Colorado? Some swear it’s from the seat of a harness, somewhere high dangling from steel cables, where the mountains meet adrenaline. Get a rush and a view on these eight zip lines: Soaring Adventure, Colorado Springs It’s one thing to see Seven Falls and Cheyenne Canyon from the ground. It’s another…
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El Paso County Kite Festival means high-flying fun this Father’s Day weekend
Locals will turn a stretch of open sky into a sea of soaring fabric and string this Saturday, as families gather to watch kites disguised as dragons, rainbows, superheroes and more take flight during the El Paso County Kite Festival. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bright colors and creative designs, with a little help…
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The best chicken sandwiches in Colorado Springs: A classic, a hidden gem and elevated twists
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene — as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Chicken sandwiches. Gold: Chick-fil-A The old reliable reigns supreme. What is it about this simple, American classic?…