Author: Seth Boster seth.boster@gazette.com
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Happy Trails: ‘Grandview’ plus underappreciated loop at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
“Grandview” is the most enticing name on the map of Palmer Park. Indeed, you’d be hard pressed to find a more grand view than at this pavilion overlooking Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak and the mountains north to south. While you can drive to Grandview, the spur road is sometimes gated. Anyway, a grand view is…
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I scream, you scream: Top spots for frozen treats in Colorado Springs
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: Ice cream. Gold: Josh & John’s Ice Cream Colorado Springs’ biggest name in ice cream is celebrating…
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Colorado ski area pledges all-natural snow while eyeing new lifts, facilities, summer activities
A comparatively small ski area in Colorado has big hopes for the future. That’s clear from Monarch Mountain’s proposed master development plan, which was recently filed by the U.S. Forest Service. The land-owning agency will now review projects outlined in the 108-page document, including upgrades to lifts and facilities, expanded parking and trails and new…
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Pikes Pick: $7 cocktails for happy hour at this whiskey house in Colorado Springs
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 them for happy hour. Axe and the Oak Whiskey House mixes more than a dozen…
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Pikes Peak region zoo set to open expanded space for herd of celebrated giraffes
In its 100th anniversary year, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in nearby Colorado Springs will have something big to celebrate: a new home for its most celebrated animal. The International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe will open this summer — a $40 million project meant to benefit the hooved residents and human visitors who…
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Pikes Peak region zoo set to open expanded space for herd of celebrated giraffes
In its 100th anniversary year, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in nearby Colorado Springs will have something big to celebrate: a new home for its most celebrated animal. The International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe will open this summer — a $40 million project meant to benefit the hooved residents and human visitors who…
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Happy Trails: A troll surprise in a Wild West-reminiscent Colorado town
Why venture to the silent, remote town of Victor in Teller County? For a different view of this state, seemingly far removed from this resort era. For something grittier and more authentic, more like the Wild West. And for a troll. Yes, Victor’s main attraction just might be Rita the Rock Planter, the wooden sculpture…
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Happy Trails: A troll surprise in a Wild West-reminiscent Colorado town
Why venture to the silent, remote town of Victor in Teller County? For a different view of this state, seemingly far removed from this resort era. For something grittier and more authentic, more like the Wild West. And for a troll. Yes, Victor’s main attraction just might be Rita the Rock Planter, the wooden sculpture…
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On all sides of massive pool, a historic hot springs destination has evolved in Colorado
Space is plentiful in the world’s largest hot springs pool. As for solitude on the busy afternoon of our recent visit? For that, we stepped out of the Grand Pool, away from vacationing families and joyful kids, and walked over to the much smaller and hotter pools on the edge of Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. …
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Happy Trails: Manitou Lake a hidden gem of surprises west of Colorado Springs
Manitou Lake Pelicans in Colorado? We had no idea until we recently spotted some at Manitou Lake near Woodland Park, here above 7,500 feet ー far above and far away from sea level where we’d expect to see such birds. But here, indeed, were American white pelicans, which, upon further research, will occasionally make their…