Outdoor Activities

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (355+ words) West of Colorado Springs, the town of Green Mountain Falls lists Catamount Trail as “the Gem of GMF trails.” But not to be missed is a trail that connects to the lower part of that gem ー one that helped…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1717+ words) A getaway earns bonus points when the hardest decision is which pool to try first. Warm mineral water, mountain views, overnight lodging, and seasonal water slides turn this retreat into the rare family plan that does not require a committee…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1719+ words) That range is part of what makes exploring beyond Denver so rewarding, especially when Colorado keeps changing the scenery before the day has a chance to feel repetitive. The key is choosing stops that give you something to actually do…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1746+ words) The fastest route is not always the one you remember. Between the city and the foothills, a handful of easy detours can turn an ordinary highway run into a day packed with strange landmarks, good food, quiet trails, and the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1705+ words) There is something deeply satisfying about ordering food without having to deliver a five-minute explanation first. Autumn outings feel easier when dairy-free choices are clear, tempting, and treated like part of the menu instead of a special request. For travelers…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1782+ words) The best afternoons are often the ones that accidentally become the highlight of the whole trip. Here, towering red rock formations, open walking paths, and huge skies turn an easy outing into something that feels much more cinematic than planned....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (279+ words) In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Wine bars....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (939+ words) In northwest Colorado Springs, at the former base of a company that for generations mined the mountainside above, a long bridge crosses over a drainage and into the hills. The bridge lends to “a gateway experience,” said David Deitemeyer, who…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (172+ words) Ivywild School is synonymous with craft beer. This is the home of Bristol Brewing Co., with food and coffee in spaces down the hall. But don’t miss the cocktails in a cozy corner down the stairs. And especially don’t miss…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (1794+ words) A great trail does not simply lead somewhere, it edits the noise out of your day. Across Colorado, the best hikes turn ordinary weekends into moving postcards, with sharp ridgelines, pine-scented air, wildflower pockets, and views that make conversation fall…...