Tag: Colorado Springs
-
Damage from severe storm results in significant road closures at popular Colorado park
Access into a hugely popular recreation spot in Colorado Springs has been largely cut off after severe Saturday storms resulted in wide-ranging impacts. According to Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, & Culture Services, both North Cheyenne Canyon Road and Gold Camp Road have been closed in North Cheyenne Cañon Park. Images show major road washout and…
-
Cars set to race through 156 turns on way to 14,115-foot Colorado summit
If you’re hiking in the area of Colorado’s 14,115-foot Pikes Peak between June 16 and June 21, you might hear the distant sound of an engine roar echoing through the landscape. After all, the iconic Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race is upon us. With the 104th running of the race that travels up the…
-
Kite flying festival to soon fly high in the Pikes Peak region
The El Paso County Kite Festival is scheduled for June 20 at Falcon Regional Park this year, and it’s set to include kite flying, a wind-propelled craft project, a kite competition, and more. According to a press release from El Paso County, the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is…
-
“Beautiful but you might wet yourself”: Reviews left by tourists surprised by their visit to ‘America’s Mountain’
While many of Colorado’s mountains are accessible via well-maintained trails, no mountain is more accessible than Pikes Peak – its 14,115-foot summit is reachable via road, train, or two trails. Given how accessible the peak is, it’s often the highest summit many people will ever reach – and the experience of reaching the top can…
-
One of America’s most rewarding footrace challenges is set to start soon in Colorado
The start of a great footrace series is just weeks away, set to show off some of the most beautiful running routes in the Colorado Springs area. On June 14, the Garden to Peak Challenge will kick off with the Garden of the Gods 10-Mile Run. Taking place in its namesake park, this race follows…
-
Annual ParkScore report indicates surprising Colorado city is lacking in terms of green space
Trust for Public Land has officially released their 2026 ParkScore report, which analyzes a lot of data related to outdoor spaces and their economic impact. One key part of the report is how it ranks the country’s 100 largest cities across 15 data points that fall into the five categories of acreage, access, equity, investment,…
-
“A road that’s like a trap”: New horror film will turn Colorado’s isolated plains into ‘Devil’s playground’
Described as a “supernatural neo-noir revenge western set against the stark landscapes of Southern Colorado,” the filming of upcoming horror film Devil in the Trunk is underway in the Centennial State. The plot of the film follows a young woman who encounters a mysterious female traveler on the side of the highway who comes with…
-
Two Colorado cities among worst in country for ‘migraine sufferers’
Do you suffer from migraines? Colorado might not be for you. According to a recent report from MigrAid, the country’s two ‘most challenging cities for migraine sufferers’ are located in the Centennial State. In order to rank the country’s 100 largest U.S. metro areas in terms of migraine pains, MigrAid complied 12 months worth of…
-
Free ‘Crafts & Drafts Passport’ offers BOGO drinks and more around Colorado Springs
Visit Colorado Springs has launched its latest ‘Crafts & Drafts Passport,’ filled with great deals at 20-plus local breweries, distilleries, wineries, coffee shops, and more – and it’s free. The benefits of using the pass don’t stop at the deals, either. Your visit to each participating spot gets logged on the program’s web-based app, with…
-
Additional details released related to Manitou Incline death that took place over weekend
On May 23, tragedy struck in the Pikes Peak region with the death of a Manitou Incline hiker. The hiker involved has since been identified, with additional details related to the situation released. The hiker who died has been identified as Nickolay Jogolev, a 48-year-old male who also went by Nick. Per a GoFundMe that’s…