Tag: monument valley park
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Free summer concerts happening at Colorado Springs area parks and venues
Colorado summers are some of the best. No humidity or giant bugs. Just gentle breezes, warm nights and scenery for days. Let’s enjoy it while it’s here, shall we? Head out to one of the free concerts at Tri-Lakes area parks and other venues throughout the summer. Stockpile the memories for fall and winter, when…
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Free summer concerts happening at Colorado Springs area parks and venues
Colorado summers are some of the best. No humidity or giant bugs. Just gentle breezes, warm nights and scenery for days. Let’s enjoy it while it’s here, shall we? Head out to one of the numerous free concerts at parks and other venues throughout the summer. Stockpile the memories for fall and winter, when the…
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Pikes Pick: Annual spring plant sale offers greenery suited to Pikes Peak region
It’s almost time to put stuff in the ground, unless you’re a daredevil who likes to take chances. The annual Horticultural Art Society Spring Plant Sale offers an array of plants suitable for the region, including native perennials, roses, shrubs, grasses, vegetables, cacti and succulents. It’s open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and May 17…
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Deaf cattle dog, trainer to perform at Colorado Springs Pet Expo
The temptation is strong. But Maddie is stronger. The Australian cattle dog lays in the grass at Monument Valley Park, a pink heart tag dangling from her collar with the words: “I’m deaf.” She patiently waits for her owner, Eric Melvin, to give her the hand cue to eat the square piece of kibble resting…
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Another historic lake set to return to Colorado Springs park
Another lake is set to return to a historic greenway in Colorado Springs. “Lake” might be a lofty term for what the city parks department calls Shadow Lake — the body of water that was reborn at Monument Valley Park last summer. The one called Duck Lake will be about half of Shadow Lake’s size. But…
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117-year-old tree in Colorado Springs gets much-needed maintenance
In Monument Valley Park, north of downtown Colorado Springs, stands an American elm tree that has weathered more than 100 years of storms, a devastating flood of Monument Creek and an outbreak of Dutch elm disease that wiped out millions of trees across the U.S. in the 1930s. “That tree is a real survivor,” said…
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Pikes Pick: Nonprofit will offer its annual plant sale to support popular Colorado Springs garden
Horticultural Art Society will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m-4 p.m. Saturday. Choose from a selection of perennials, roses, shrubs and much more. All proceeds will support the nonprofit’s care of the Demonstration and Heritage Gardens in Monument Valley Park. Head to the HAS Cottage Backyard, 224…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Colorado Springs became a city of parks in the very beginning
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. When Colorado Springs is called…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Colorado Springs became a city of parks in the very beginning
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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New Colorado Springs theater company puts millennial twist on classic Shakespeare play
This will be a “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” like none you’ve ever seen. Campfire Theater has taken Shakespeare’s timeless comedy and draped it with a millennial cloak. What’s more, you’ll behold the new version on foot, while walking a slow, mile-long stroll through Monument Valley Park. One of the dozen actors in the play will…