Tag: lifestyle
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Colorado’s darkest skies and where to camp under them
For many Coloradans, the brightest memories are of camping trips under the darkest skies. That’s how DarkSky International knows those skies ー indeed dark and unblemished by light pollution, allowing the stars to twinkle in our minds long after the sun rises. As summer approaches and we make camping plans, here’s a guide to the…
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Lost Canyon set to open this summer, to be next great escape on Colorado’s Front Range
Trails are coming together around a hidden canyonland between Denver and Colorado Springs, soon to be realized after much anticipation. On the southeast edge of Castle Rock, Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space is set to open this summer. That was the word at an April town council meeting, which included an update on trail construction…
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Sushi time: Voters say these are the best spots in Colorado Springs
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: Sushi. Gold: Dozo Sushi and Bar “Dozo” is a welcoming Japanese phrase. Best of the Springs voters…
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Denver area recreation hub growing, ‘hidden in plain sight’ behind Red Rocks Amphitheatre
One of the Denver area’s most popular recreation destinations is growing. That’s after Jefferson County Parks and Open Space recently closed on 347 acres of historic ranchland adjacent to Matthews/Winters Park and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Braun Ranch has forever loomed in the near distance behind the famed venue, perhaps unbeknownst to concertgoers and…
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Pikes Pick: Join the flavorful Por Favor party in Colorado Springs
Hide as it might in a strip mall off Garden of the Gods Road, Por Favor Tacos & Tragos (4657 Centennial Blvd.) has been widely discovered in a short amount of time. The restaurant debuted in 2024 and recently opened another location at 13395 Voyager Parkway. Translation: the food and drinks are in high demand.…
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Trails, tracks and a special treat: Here is a checklist of things to do on Pikes Peak
America’s Mountain is one of America’s most commercialized mountains and one of the most storied that calls to travelers near and far ー for attractions both rugged and sleek. All converge at the sleekest attraction: the state-of-the-art, 5-year-old Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center at the 14,115-foot mountaintop that inspired “America the Beautiful.” But how to…
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Al dente and devoted: A family legacy continues at Italian restaurant in southern Colorado
CAÑON CITY • It seems odd and out of place, the gladiator statue here by the front door of DiRito’s Italian Restaurant. It seems odd, until you see the gladiator tattooed on the arm of the owner and realize the statue stands for something. The tattoo bears the living years of Greg DiRito’s father: 1934-2007.…
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Going to Argo: What to know about scenic gondola, trails and more at new Colorado attraction
One day ahead of the much anticipated debut of the Mighty Argo Cable Car in Idaho Springs, Mary Jane Loevlie gave a tour to the man who would be emceeing the celebratory event. The two walked around the top of the gondola, around the attractions here at Miners Point, where the Continental Divide dazzles in…
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Colorado Springs Bike Swap returns, continuing ‘grassroots’ tradition
For years, Colorado Springs native Gabe Alvarado looked forward to an annual event that brought together fellow cyclists to buy and sell bikes, gear and apparel. Then he learned the event might be ending; the organizer was moving on. “A lot of friends really enjoyed it in years past, and I enjoyed it as well,”…
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5 reasons to check out the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs
The Milano Cortina Winter Games have ended. But in Colorado Springs, the celebration never stops. That’s thanks to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, the state-of-the-art complex that keeps the festive spirit going year-round. Maybe that’s reason enough to visit. Here are five more reasons: 1. Torches and medals Visitors start in a room displaying…