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Rare chance to tour fossil-rich land east of Colorado Springs
Rugged bluffs and a surprisingly green, forested part of Colorado Springs’ eastern plains are known among researchers of natural and human history. Among the broader public, Corral Bluffs and Jimmy Camp Creek are lesser known. But people can get familiar on rare occasions this summer. The Colorado Springs Parks Department recently announced opening registration for…
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Celebrate Earth Day in Colorado Springs: Local places to shop, sip and reuse
Like any other day, millions of people around the world wake up and reach for their usual routine: coffee, errands, work or maybe a quick trip to the store. But despite the normalcy of it all, something shifts. For some, it means coffee is served in a reusable mug instead of a disposable cup. The…
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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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Official: Europe is running dangerously low on jet fuel
PARIS — Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in a wide-ranging interview, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of…
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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 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…