After visiting a sister parish in Ukraine in 1995, the Rev. Paul Wicker returned to his congregation at Holy Apostles Catholic Church with one…
“The LAST Great Place.” So reads the town’s welcome sign in this inconspicuous place between towering granite walls, somewhere between the bet…
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Julia Archibald Holmes was the first recorded woman to summit Pikes Peak.
On the eve of the Civil War, a 22-year-old Iowa farmer and Underground Railroad “conductor” named Edward Thompson Sheldon - buried in Colorado…
Farming might not be the first thing that comes to mind when taking in tree-filled Black Forest.
HINSDALE COUNTY • The thrill-seeking people in Jeeps and ATVs rumble forward on Engineer Pass, this steep, hard path at nearly 13,000 feet, wh…
Adventure is calling — and its entrance fees are waived for everyone this Monday.
Colorado Springs is the most desirable place to live in the United States, says a recent survey by U.S. News & World Report.
When your garden is overgrown with squash and you’ve made all the zoodles and zucchini bread you can possibly eat, what to do with the rest?
Sirens echo loudly through the streets as a sheriff’s escort leads an entourage of eager adults to the hustle-bustle of the annual Colorado St…
Ari Howard has transformed McCabe’s Tavern, 520 S. Tejon St., into a chic urban restaurant called Streetcar520 that is projected to open in ea…
It’s the middle of summer and perhaps you haven’t done anything out of the ordinary. Why not hit the road for a unique Colorado dining experie…
An annual report on hiking Colorado’s 54 biggest mountains continues to tell the same story:
If you aim to keep your lawn and landscaping alive in the high desert climate of Colorado Springs during the hottest part of the summer, water…
Kick back with a drink and a breathalyzer test at the Springs Beer Fest on Saturday.
Honey ants are believed to be nocturnal, but the guards have been forced into action this morning.
If Cornelius “C.K.” Kelley had been born two decades later, he might not have waited until his late 30s to come out as transgender.
For most people, the journey to “who” begins at “which.”
Baker Cassie Tingley never met a Pinterest image she couldn’t mimic.
Months after Colorado Springs received a $1 million pledge to develop a “world-class” bike park, officials and cycling advocates continue to e…
Jamison Courcy is not yet quite comfortable in his skin. The process of shedding the old and unveiling the new has just begun.
The muffled chatter of excited spectators sitting in near darkness filled Club Q until Anka Shayne casually called out, “Is my next performer ready?”
LGBTQ community members and allies observe Pride Month each June to celebrate solidarity and resistance to discrimination.
The El Paso County Fair is a special summer event for children young and old.
No matter how you get there, the views going into Lake City are spectacular.
One highly anticipated trail in the Pikes Peak region could be finished next month, while the opening of another has been delayed.
LARKSPUR • Cheryl Mathews has overseen the acquisition and development of some of the best places for outdoor recreation this overlooked side …
A friend visiting from Chicago remarked on how friendly people are on our trails. When he hikes near his home, people ”greet” each other with …
Overlook Hot Springs Spa
While many bemoan society’s relentless addiction to cellphones and digital technology, one Australian man believes in the media’s power to con…
GREELEY — They are characters in a book now. But before that, they were characters in history.
Fremont County • The Royal Gorge Bridge has always been a bridge to nowhere, traversing the Arkansas River 955 feet below its deck to an amuse…
Now more than ever, Ron Stallworth is keeping in check who he is, who he really is.
The Julie Penrose sculpture fountain in America the Beautiful Park is again — as its inspiration intended — “celebrating the cycle of water an…
Commuters across Colorado Springs will trade four wheels for two Wednesday for the 25th annual Bike to Work Day, the capstone of Colorado Bike…
Here's a look at what's going on Wednesday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Through June 30: Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience —…
Here's a look at what's going on Tuesday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Through June 30: Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience — W…
Here's a look at the farmers markets in Colorado Springs and the greater Pikes Peak region scheduled for the 2018 season.
Here's a look at what's going on Monday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Arts Festival — More than 80 artists, Lionshead Mall/Arra…
Here's a look at what's going on Sunday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Through Aug. 12: Colorado Shakespeare Festival — The nati…
Here's a look at what's going on Saturday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Through Aug. 12: Colorado Shakespeare Festival — The na…
Here's a look at what's going on Friday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Through Aug. 12: Colorado Shakespeare Festival — The nati…
Here's a look at what's going on Thursday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Through Aug. 12: Colorado Shakespeare Festival — The na…
Here's a look at what's going on Tuesday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Through Aug. 12: Colorado Shakespeare Festival — The nat…
Here's a look at what's going on Tuesday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Through Aug. 12: Colorado Shakespeare Festival — The nat…
Last year on Labor Day, Carol Bohannon celebrated a noteworthy stat: 50 years of running. Every single day. "I jog every day. Sometimes it goe…
Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs is rooted in a history that goes deeper than the mining days that made the surrounding town famous. Before…
Here's a look at what's going on Tuesday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Through Aug. 12: Colorado Shakespeare Festival — The nat…
Here's a look at what's going on Tuesday in the Colorado Springs area: FESTIVALS Through Aug. 12: Colorado Shakespeare Festival — The nat…