Author: Julia Carpenter
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Where to find the best barbecue in Colorado Springs this summer
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With summer heating up, it’s the perfect time to fire up your appetite for barbecue. While recent Best of the Springs magazines have featured familiar barbecue favorites, a 2024 newcomer has claimed the top spot this year. Whether you’re planning a backyard celebration or just prefer…
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How to winterize your home to prepare for extreme cold in Colorado
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When the temperatures dip well below freezing for long stretches in Colorado, it’s important to have a safe, warm home. The Denver Gazette has compiled this list to help Coloradans prepare for extreme cold, including how to heat your home safely, conserve energy, avoid (or deal with) frozen pipes and what to have on hand…
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Here are some of the biggest concerts coming to Colorado in 2025
Colorado is set to host a star-studded lineup of musicians in 2025, bringing some of the biggest names in music to the state. From pop icons and legendary rock bands to emerging artists and more, there’s something in store for every music fan. Gear up for exciting live music experiences across all genres as Colorado’s…
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Glide into winter: 7 ice skating rinks to visit across Colorado this holiday season
Grab the skates, hit the rink, and — glide. Scattered across the Centennial State are many places to experience one of the winter season’s most beloved outdoor activities. Whether it’s your first time, or your hundredth time, there’s nothing quite like bundling up and gliding around a rink surrounded by sparkling lights. Check out our list…
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Top 7 places to play pickleball in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Are you hooked on the latest racket sport yet? Pickleball continues to be the fastest-growing sport in America, having grown 223.5% since 2020, according to Sports & Fitness Industry Association. New indoor pickleball complex with 24 courts planned at Colorado Springs mall With simple rules, minimal…
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Colorado’s Valarie Allman wins gold medal in discus throw at Paris Olympics
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Coloradan Valarie Allman has done it again and won herself a gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Monday in women’s discus. Allman, 29, is now a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the event, having won gold in the event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.…
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Colorado Day is coming up. Here’s where to celebrate around the state
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This Thursday, August 1 will mark the 148th anniversary of Colorado joining the union. The Centennial State was the 38th state to be founded, in between Nebraska at No. 37 and North Dakota at No. 39. While there are many Colorado-esque attractions, restaurants and activities…
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5 Olympic sports you might be surprised to see at the Paris Games this summer
For the next two weeks, we’ll watch as the nation’s top athletes will take the world stage for the next And you might be surprised at which new Olympic events you’ll see some of them competing in. While some Olympic events have existed since the ancient Games — running, wrestling and boxing to name a few —…
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Meet the athletes: Colorado connections in the 2024 Paris Olympics & Paralympics
Cheer on some hometown heroes from Colorado as they compete in this summer’s 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Click on the athlete names to view their Team USA profile. Valarie Allman Track & Field • Longmont Valarie Allman attended Silver Creek High School in Longmont. She was co-valedictorian in high school with a weighted GPA…
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7 best ‘hidden gem’ restaurants in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Like diamonds in the rough, these eateries are now beginning to shine. Whether you’ve heard of them or not, they’ve caught the attention of many with their inclusion in this year’s Best of the Springs magazine. Readers of The Gazette have spoken, and here are…