Tag: Mueller State Park
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No skis, no problem: 10 ideas for winter fun across the Front Range
Just because you don’t ski doesn’t mean you can’t have fun come winter. If you’re living on the Front Range, the possibilities are endless. Here are 10 must-dos: 1. Enjoy a beer run in Fort Collins: It’s more than New Belgium Brewing Co. and Odell Brewing Co. This town is saturated with some of the…
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Leaf peeping on the Front Range: Check out these Colorado parks and trails for the best displays
For the best displays of fall colors, we set a course for the higher country where aspens grow most abundant. On the lower Front Range, state parks are some of the best bases for leaf peeping. We take a look at them here — along with other options nearby: Golden Gate Canyon State Park: In…
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Best spots to see wildflowers in Colorado? We asked a few experts
Thanks to abundant moisture, wildflowers are starting to show across Colorado with hopes high for “super blooms” later this month as snow melts from the high country. We asked a few experts and enthusiasts for their favorite viewing places around the state. Jen Bousselot, Colorado State University assistant professor of horticulture My absolute favorite is…
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Happy Trails: Never a disappointment at this state park west of Colorado Springs
Homestead loop, Mueller State Park At last visit to one of our favorite places in the Pikes Peak region for fall colors, we were too late. At Mueller State Park, the aspen leaves had mostly been lost to the wind. But we were again reminded: There’s never a bad time to visit. Colorado Parks and…
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Find groomed trails for cross-country skiing at this Colorado Springs-area park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mueller State Park continues to position itself as a solid option for cross-country skiers in the Pikes Peak region. The Teller County site recently posted a map on its Facebook page highlighting routes that are…
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First Day Hikes planned at Colorado state parks to kick off 2022
Coloradans are invited to ring in 2022 with quality time at some of the state’s most cherished natural sites. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer guided tours in the tradition of First Day Hikes, an annual, nationwide celebration. American Hiking Society reports more than 50,000 start the new year by getting a deeper look at…
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8 reasons to love Colorado Springs in winter
One reason to love Colorado Springs in the winter? How about U.S. 24? That’s the locals’ go-to route to the ski slopes — a much quicker option than dreaded Interstate 70. That’s just one thing to never take for granted during the season in the Pikes Peak region. Here are others: The outdoors Residents tend…
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Tips to cross-country skiing in Colorado: Where to go and what you’ll pay
Cross-country skiing, like so many outdoor activities, saw a surge in interest last winter. During the COVID-19 lockdown, it was another way to enjoy fresh air. Another way to exercise. Another way to get on skis without the costs and crowds of resorts. Those are some benefits of cross-country skiing, or Nordic skiing, an age-old…
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3 Colorado state parks fit for fall
Coloradans have their favorite pilgrimages when fall colors pop. Those golden aspens are special members of the landscape — something conservationists indeed considered in setting aside some of the 42 state parks. It’s as good a season as any to appreciate the preserves. Here are three for your consideration: Golden Gate Canyon Golden Gate Canyon…
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8 hiking destinations for fall colors in Pikes Peak region
Pikes Peak region and Colorado Springs-area hikers need not travel far to catch Colorado’s signature aspen displays in the fall. Here are some favorites: Seven Bridges The Seven Bridges trail, a little more than 1½ miles one way, follows North Cheyenne Creek through a shady forest. Once you’ve reached the seventh bridge, you can continue on to…