3 Amazing Speakeasies in Downtown Colorado Springs
A refreshing craft cocktailProriat Hospitality/ Unsplash. Colorado Springs best spots for delectable, innovative cocktails. According to Merriam-Webster, speakeasies are a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold, specifically during the US Prohibition era. In recent decades, this definition has evolved to include bars with hidden entrances. The trend of speakeasies has continued to grow in major American cities. Luckily, Colorado Springs is no exception.
Read full storyFive Fun Films Shot in Colorado Springs
Beautiful Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, CO. Scenes from the 1994 miniseries "The Stand" were filmed hereMelanie Magdalena/Unsplash. Walking down Colorado Avenue in the Old Colorado City area of Colorado Springs, you think you’ve just passed Jane Fonda and Robert Redford. You do a double-take. “Could it be?” you wonder. Colorado Springs isn’t known as a hotbed of celebrity hangouts. Chances are, though, if you think you’ve spotted a famous actor, you’re right.
Read full storyTwo Short, "Worth It" Hikes in Colorado Springs
A train passes by Ice Lake on the US Air Force Academy grounds, Santa Fe TrailSarah Paris/ Author's Photo. The summers in Colorado are unparalleled. Unrelenting heat never lasts for more than a couple of days. A lack of thick coastal humidity keeps away most bugs. Aside from wildfires, the air quality maintains at a good level. Summer nights provide a breezy cooldown. And, summer stretches the days well into the thick of nighttime hours. The outdoors calls, and we answer.
Read full story14 Years Later: New Life Church Shooting in Colorado Springs
In the true crime world, Colorado has held a large share of tragic cases. And, as Colorado’s second-largest city, Colorado Springs has not avoided these tragedies. As of 2021, the Colorado Springs population is 498,879 and growing. The city borders sprawl out over 195 square miles. Although some neighborhoods are more prone to violent crime, these heartbreaking events can occur anywhere.
Read full storyColorado Update: Mark Redwine Found Guilty of Son's Murder
Mark Redwine Mugshot 2017Booking Photo/ La Plata County Sheriff's Office. At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021, a jury convicted Mark Redwine in the death of Dylan Redwine. A Durango, Colorado jury took less than seven hours to find Mark Redwine guilty of the second-degree murder of his thirteen-year-old son. Dylan’s father was also found guilty of child abuse resulting in death. The trial lasted five weeks and dozens of witnesses were called.
Read full storyFor Wildlife Fun, Experience the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
If you’re looking for off-the-beaten-path activities near Colorado Springs, check out the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. Great for adults who are passionate or curious about wildlife, the center stays open year-round. The wildlife refuge, located in Divide, Colorado, just 30 miles west of Colorado Springs off of Highway 24, offers tours and interactive experiences. The Center is located on 75 acres of sanctuary land and is certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Read full storyThe Case Against Letecia Stauch, Accused of Murdering Her Stepson, Gannon
Letecia Stauch mugshotEl Paso County Sheriff's Department/ Mugshot. On January 27, 2020, Colorado Springs, CO, grappled with collective fear when eleven-year-old Gannon Stauch went missing. Six weeks before the COVID pandemic rocked the nation, local attention locked on the mysterious case. And the community rallied together to bring this little boy home.
Read full storyThe Unique Experience of Growing Up in Columbia, MD
Lake Kittamaqundi downtown Columbia, MDBruce Emmerling/Pixabay. “It was just like immediate as soon as I got out into the world…I encountered all kinds of casual racism in things I overheard people saying…it was stuff I would have never heard before in Columbia.” – Pulitzer Prize winner, Michael Chabon.
Read full storyColorado Trails: What to Do if You Encounter a Mountain Lion
I love soaking in the heart-racing adventure of Colorado’s phenomenal mountain trails. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of aching limbs and sweat-soaked apparel giving way to sweeping vistas. It’s hard to visit Colorado without experiencing at least one awe-inspiring moment in nature.
Read full storyTrial Wraps Up for Colorado Man Accused of Killing Son
train near Middle Mountain, Durango/Bayfield, ColoradoFloyd Cox/Unsplash. Almost nine years since 13-year-old Dylan Redwine's murder, his father, Mark Redwine, stands trial for his murder. Dylan Redwine’s loved ones anticipate a long-time coming guilty verdict.
Read full storyColorado Springs' Hidden Bar Gem Cork and Cask: S'mores, Whiskey, and Wine with a Gothic Feel
The gothic interior of Cork and CaskCork and Cask/ Facebook photos. It makes sense my favorite Colorado Springs watering hole, Cork and Cask, would offer s'mores kits. All of my favorite memories of muggy, purple summer nights involve s’mores. As a kid, they were a way to share laughter with my family after a long day at the beach. In my teens and twenties, camping trips and bonfires resulting in s’mores bonding with friends left me feeling refreshed and warmed.
Read full storyColorado Springs' Hidden Gem for Exciting Water Adventure
Kayaking on Quail LakeSarah Paris/ Personal Collection. The beauty of Colorado Springs begs for exploration, and what better time to get outside than through the long days of summer? Although temperatures in Colorado Springs have recently plunged, we’ve already caught a glimpse of the sweltering heat usually reserved for August. Mountains within city limits allow for amazing hikes with sweeping vistas.
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