Tag: palmer park
-
5 short trails for shorter days in Colorado Springs
It’s that time of year when the days are shorter and our time outside is seemingly all the more precious. To beat the sun setting over the Front Range, we must look to shorter trails. Trails such as these — easy to reach and offering variety in different parts of Colorado Springs: Mesa Trail, Palmer…
-
Pikes Peak APEX announces race dates for 2025
A young Colorado Springs mountain bike race continuing to grow its prestige has announced dates for 2025. The sixth-year Pikes Peak APEX is set for June 6-8. That’s the same timeframe as the latest three-day event, which had previously ran four days in September. The recent announcement said registration would open Dec. 1. That’s also…
-
Palmer Park to undergo fire mitigation work next week
Palmer Park will be undergoing fire mitigation work to reduce fire risk starting at the end of the month, but will remain open during the operation. The Colorado Springs Fire Department’s mitigation section, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and City Forestry staff are teaming up to complete the mitigation starting the week of Aug. 26.…
-
Top 3 trails in Colorado Springs
2024 Best of the Springs
-
Trail evacuated at Palmer Park for injured hiker
The Colorado Springs Fire Department said Friday evening that crews were on scene at the Greencrest Trail in Palmer Park to evacuate an injured hiker. Engine 10, truck 10 and engine 7 responded to the scene at the Greencrest Trailhead off of Brenner Place. CSFD posted on social media site X that asof 5:35 the…
-
Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Club Q tribute, Palmer Park cleanup, bunco, sports cards, ‘Chicago’
FRIDAY Roll those dice! Friday is Bunco night at Bear Creek Nature Center. Lots of fun as players and teams try for those three in a rows. The family party is for ages 13 and older and starts at 5 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. $8. Pre-register at ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com FRIDAY-SATURDAY It’s “All…
-
HAPPY TRAILS | Mesa Trail at Palmer Park
Sights and sounds from Palmer Park’s Mesa Trail. (Video by Seth Boster)
-
HAPPY TRAILS | Grandview Trail in Palmer Park
Sights and sounds from Grandview Trail in Palmer Park. (Video by Seth Boster)
-
NEWS | Hike for Life
The Colorado Springs social impact business Hike for Life leads tailored hikes in Pikes Peak region, providing wilderness education and hiking preparedness for tourists and hiking enthusiasts. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
-
Horse poop must be scooped: Colorado Springs parks officials remind equestrians to clean up
During a recent city of Colorado Springs parks meeting, the mention of horse poop led to a brief, surprised silence. “I know people think it’s just dogs, because that’s the majority of animal use,” said Scott Abbott, regional parks manager. But those bulky, grainy piles left by the hoofed steeds must also be collected, he…