Tag: starsmore visitor and nature center
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Happy Trails: A creekside escape in North Cheyenne Cañon
Over the past five years or so, the possibilities for adventure in one of Colorado Springs’ most beloved parks have expanded. The city Parks Department’s priority with North Cheyenne Cañon: connectivity. Connectivity that might just keep you from attempting to park in the limited spaces along the road through the canyon. You might just start…
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North Cheyenne Cañon Park, Starsmore Center celebrate milestone anniversaries
In 1885, Colorado Springs voters approved the first bond issue in the city’s history, for the purchase of a 640-acre piece of land previously owned by Colorado College. That tract would become North Cheyenne Cañon Park, a scenic outdoor venue beloved by residents and tourists alike. In 1990, a home on Nevada Avenue, set to…
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North Cheyenne Cañon to reopen Friday following roadway repairs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save North Cheyenne Cañon is set to reopen to the public Friday afternoon after heavy rain washed away parts of a road that led to the canyon, the city of Colorado Springs announced. The North Cheyenne Canyon Road has been repaired after heavy rain eroded roadway infrastructure,…
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Colorado Springs area outdoor events starting July 2
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ALMANAC Cycling ONGOING Colorado Springs Cycling Club — For all ages and abilities; bikesprings.org. Pizzeria Rustica Cycling Club — 2 p.m. second Sundays, Pizzeria Rustica, 2527 W. Colorado Ave.; pizzeriarustica.com. Hiking ONGOING Garden of the…
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Colorado Springs area outdoor events starting July 2
ALMANAC Cycling ONGOING Colorado Springs Cycling Club — For all ages and abilities; bikesprings.org. Pizzeria Rustica Cycling Club — 2 p.m. second Sundays, Pizzeria Rustica, 2527 W. Colorado Ave.; pizzeriarustica.com. Hiking ONGOING Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center — 1805 N. 30th St., free; 219-0104. • Get Fit in the Garden Wellness Walk,…