Author: Seth Boster
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Pikes Pick: Colorado Springs’ new Brit Pub a great winter hangout
Since it opened in October, you’ve probably heard about The Brit Pub overlooking Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs. Believe the hype. The view is nice, but the cozy vibe and grub are even better. Yes please, I’ll have another steak and ale pie some cold winter’s eve. And more fish and chips. — Seth…
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Proposed development sparks rally to ‘save’ trail, open space south of Denver
For the past 25 years around Denver’s south metro area, Mike Smith has watched homes, offices and commercial centers rise in open spaces he once viewed from the seat of his bike. But then there’s what he calls “the heart of Lone Tree.” To catch the sun rise or set or to ease the stress…
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Splurging, exploring and enjoying: 48 hours in Steamboat Springs
For the truest sense of Steamboat Springs, you might want to mark your calendar for early February. That’s the scheduled return of Winter Carnival, the weeklong celebration of ski jumping, parading, dancing, s’mores-eating and more. “It’s our Super Bowl,” an organizer once told us. It’s a fun-filled embodiment of how Steamboat moved from one era…
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The Broadmoor unveils life-sized gingerbread display, a holiday tradition in Colorado Springs
A sweet tradition of epic proportions has returned to The Broadmoor. The famed, historic resort in Colorado Springs has unveiled its life-sized gingerbread display for the holiday season — a time-honored attraction with alternating themes. This year’s: a whimsical take on the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, including what The Broadmoor calls “a whimsical…
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Camping Memorial Day weekend in Colorado? You might want to reserve a spot now
Coloradans are thinking about Christmas, not Memorial Day. But if they’re wanting to camp that holiday weekend in the summer, they might want to start planning now. Some of the state’s most popular campgrounds take reservations six months in advance. That includes campgrounds at Rocky Mountain National Park. At the start of this month, a…
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Downtown Colorado Springs coupon book is the gift that keeps giving
Now around the holidays, Colorado Springs’ Downtown Partnership offers a coupon book that is the ultimate inspiration to shop local and explore bars and restaurants in the festive heart of town. The book is loaded with discounts and freebies. To pick one up, see the information at downtowncs.com/holiday-coupon-book. — Seth Boster
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New stretch of Peaks to Plains Trail in canyon west of Denver
Another stretch of a long-dreamed trail has opened in a canyon west of Denver. Jefferson County officials and enthusiasts recently gathered for a ribbon cutting at a new trailhead in Clear Creek Canyon Park — the rugged, scenic site of progress on the Peaks to Plains Trail. A 2006 feasibility study envisioned what’s been called…
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Think Colorado this holiday season: 12 gift ideas made in state
Skis made not for skiing, but for sitting back and taking in the view. Soaps made for taking you back to the mountains. Artistic creations made from those white, emblematic trees out there. Something to spice things up. Something to carry your needs no matter the outing, wild or urban. And wherever you go, something…
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Happy Trails: The Winding Woods of a beloved park in Colorado Springs
We saw friends catching up. We saw a mother with her young child. Others walked their dogs while runners and mountain bikers were bound for longer distances. Just another splendid day at Ute Valley Park. Yes, the trails between the woods and rocks on Colorado Springs’ north side cater to all. That was obvious from…
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Colorado Springs City Council adds support for expanding Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Public land is closer to expanding around the Pikes Peak region’s second most famous mountain. Colorado Springs’ City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) fund spending $4.1 million toward a major expansion of Cheyenne Mountain State Park. That money would acquire an upper 130 acres to be overseen by…