Tag: lifestyle
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Happy Trails: The latest stretch of long-dreamed trail in Clear Creek Canyon west of Denver
West of Denver, Clear Creek Canyon has been home to one of Colorado’s biggest outdoor recreation developments in recent years. Right off U.S. 6 approaching downtown Golden, perhaps you’ve seen the Gateway Trailhead, so named for the paved path starting at the mouth of the canyon. This big parking lot opened in 2021 as part…
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Something old, something new: Welcome to The Broadmoor’s reimagined Penrose Room
To step into The Penrose Room is to step back in time and step forward all at once. It is to visit The Broadmoor’s past, to taste it even. And it is to perhaps glimpse into the future. This is indeed a historical space, hearkening to a time when the Colorado Springs resort was growing…
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Happy Trails: A scenic tour around base of Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs
As the trail toward the summit, Dixon Trail might claim the most signature experience at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. But it is far from the only memorable experience — nor is it for everyone, as it requires a steep, out-and-back venture spanning 15-plus miles. In the meadows and woods around Cheyenne Mountain’s base, Talon Trail…
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National ‘Trail Towns’ list features 4 in Colorado. Here are 4 more that come to mind
Breckenridge, Leadville, Salida and New Castle. Those are the four Colorado towns on International Mountain Bicycling Association’s first Trail Towns list. They were among 24 other towns nationwide that applied and demonstrated what IMBA saw as a strong commitment to the sport. Trail mileage and proximity are considered in applications, which must also show a…
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Colorado boasts four spots on ‘Trail Towns’ list, a new celebration of mountain biking
When David Wiens thinks of “trail towns” in Colorado, he thinks of many more than just four. He thinks of many more than just the four that made the debut list of the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s designated Trail Towns. “People are reading this list and not so much seeing who’s on there, but they’re…
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Trails taking shape in open space waiting to be realized west of Colorado Springs
Trails are taking shape for future hikers and mountain bikers of an open space in the mountains west of Colorado Springs. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado crews recently cut about 330 linear feet of trail and built several stabilizing rock features in Black Canyon Open Space above Manitou Springs. That’s according to city Parks Director Gillian…
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Colorado chic: State’s fashion style happens to be trending
Frequent travelers always know when they’ve reached Colorado. First, there’s the lack of oxygen. Then, there’s the fashion. Flannel. Camo. And puffer vests. While Colorado is far from being a runway capital and lags the nation’s coasts in parading the latest apparel, it has developed a distinct style, experts say. Think famously rugged, active outdoors…
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Colorado style: Find it at these 10 stores across the state
Colorado has a look to it that’s hard to pinpoint. Outdoorsy, for sure, and true to the state moniker: colorful. It’s a laid-back look, and it’s a look representing hard-earned days in the mountains and hard, long days on the ranch. Colorado style? You gotta know where to look. Mountain Chalet: For nearly 60 years,…
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Motorless Morning grants ‘rare opportunity’ at Garden of the Gods
Summer approaches, and Garden of the Gods will soon fill with the clamor and fumes of traffic. But for one morning before then, the park will be free of it. Motorless Morning is making its typical spring return April 26. From 5 a.m.-noon, the entrance roads will be blocked to vehicles — open only to…
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Pikes Pick: Tasty bites at downtown Colorado Springs hotel
In downtown Colorado Springs, Kinship Landing is that unique hotel that aims to please locals as much as overnight guests. And pleases it does with some delicious grub. Among other “darn good sammies” on the menu at Homa Cafe + Bar, I recently enjoyed roasted pork, caramelized onions and roasted garlic aioli between locally made…