Tag: monument valley park
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Happy Trails: Appreciating the new and old at Monument Valley Park
Monument Valley Park loop In a hidden pocket of Monument Valley Park, tucked against a hillside away from this greenway at the edge of downtown Colorado Springs, a colorful wall of rock rises. This is the Geologic Column proclaimed upon the park’s opening in 1907 — lines of granite, sandstone and limestone spanning time and…
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Your guide to free or cheap outdoor concerts in the Pikes Peak region this summer
In an increasingly expensive world it’s nice to have the simple pleasure of a free or low-priced outdoor summer concert to fall back on. And the Pikes Peak region serves them up on the regular throughout the summer. This year explore a new musical genre, park or venue. You never know, you might find a…
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Coins, birds, snakes, divine signs come in different shapes | Live Well
I need as much good luck as the next person. But I’ll walk right on by a penny on the sidewalk. Sure, I’ll glance down to assess the monetary value of a spilled coin, but if Abraham Lincoln’s blinking up at me, I’ll say see you later, ol’ Abe, next time make it worth my…
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Bold downtown Colorado Springs waterfront plan deserves consideration | Cronin and Loevy
Neighborhood associations adjacent to Monument Creek and Fountain Creek in Colorado Springs are currently busy reviewing an ambitious long-term plan for the redevelopment of those two bodies of water. The portion of the two creeks to be redeveloped begins where Monument Creek, flowing southward, passes under Garden of the Gods Road. The creek then flows by…
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New Van Briggle Pottery exhibit near Colorado Springs showcases original, hand-thrown pieces
Numerous pieces of beautifully glazed historical pottery pack several glass cabinets at Manitou Springs Heritage Center. Among the treasures are a siren-of- the-sea bowl, an elephant with its trunk pointing up for good luck, an American Indian head vase, a daffodil vase, lamps and butterfly shades, a boot and hat set, and matching pug bookends.…
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New Van Briggle Pottery exhibit near Colorado Springs showcases original, hand-thrown pieces
Numerous pieces of beautifully glazed historical pottery pack several glass cabinets at Manitou Springs Heritage Center. Among the treasures are a siren-of- the-sea bowl, an elephant with its trunk pointing up for good luck, an American Indian head vase, a daffodil vase, lamps and butterfly shades, a boot and hat set, and matching pug bookends.…
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Longtime Colorado Springs actor writes, directs new comedy film
Visions of movie scenes danced in Michael Lee’s head. Not quite sugarplums, these glimpses were of the whimsical variety: three friends, ala Moe, Curly and Larry, take a psychedelic and carry a couch across town; two dying poets try to write their masterpieces; clowns in a pie eating contest; a chicken crossing a road set…
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When hikes go wrong in Colorado Springs | Live Well
The cheery woman and her husband overtook my lackadaisical pace at the top of Section 16 in Bear Creek Park. “I like your bucket hat,” she called out as they gamboled by. I admired her sunny vibe. About 45 minutes later I came upon them again, only now she was curled up like a shrimp…
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Pikes Peak or Bust Pickleball tournament provides avenue for more than competition
Jeff Downs and Amy Smith watched as the ball bounced from their opponent’s paddle and balanced atop the net. Both Downs and Smith stepped toward the net, expecting the ball to fall on their side of the court at Monument Valley Park on Saturday. As the mixed doubles duo began to relax, the ball rolled…
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Historic Duck Lake’s mucky mess undergoing massive makeover in Colorado Springs
The old Duck Lake at Monument Valley Park is a mucky mess but not for long. It soon will be more resplendent than ever, as a massive makeover has begun. The small lake — known by longtime locals Duck Pond — is a habitat where mallards, geese and sometimes Great Blue Herons like to hang…