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A Fun Day at Rockledge Ranch in Colorado Springs

Experience Living History! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeKSNBy5dEo&feature=mfu_channel&list=UL[/youtube] Rockledge Ranch is located near the Garden of the Gods The ranch was was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. One of the area’s largest craft festivals is held at Rock Ledge Ranch in September.  Vendors come from all over the nation to sell their wares. Booths feature gifts, apparel and of course yummy food. My mom and I took an afternoon to go to the festival a few weeks ago and it was great! The...Continue Reading!

Colorado Springs Hiking Trails

Want to go hiking? Colorado Springs offers lots of hiking spots right in town! I love this about our city. You can take a quick hike and then grab a nice lunch or even a late breakfast. Of course there are lots of other spots for hiking outside of town but this post is just about the hyper-local trails. One of my favorite areas is Cheyenne Canon. There are several trails that offer a challenge and usually a spectacular view of the...Continue Reading!

Hometown Fun! I Love A Parade!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9tUjug6eRE[/youtube] This morning the 2009 Coronado High School Homecoming parade was held in Old Colorado City. In My opinion, this is a great example of community in Colorado Springs. This parade has been rolling down Colorado Avenue since 1981 when the Class of 82 organized the first "official" parade. (more...)Continue Reading!

Flying Horse Ranch Carnival

Good Old Fashioned Fun! Meet at Angel Mist Park in Flying Horse Ranch this weekend for the Community Fall Carnival.  Saturday, September 12th from 1:00 to 4:00 m.  There will be lots of family fun, food and folly! Hot dogs and drinks will be for sale. Looking to have some friendly competition with your neighbors? Get a team together for the tug-of-war or join the sack race. There will even be a pie eating contect and watermelon spitting contests! Hay wagon rides will also...Continue Reading!

Red White & Brave Welcome Home Parade

When:This Saturday 08/29/2009 at 10 am downtown on Tejon Street from St. Vrain to Vermijo St. This Saturday there will be a great parade to salute the men and women who served overseas to protect us! Over 6000 (more...)Continue Reading!

Pikes Peak Marathon 2009 Has Worldwide Appeal

The 54th running of the Pikes Peak Marathon was this past weekend. This is a special race up to the top of Pikes Peak and back down again for some. The run up is called the "Pikes Peak Ascent" and the run up and down is of course called the "Pikes Peak Marathon". World class runners come from all over to compete in this race. The course begins at 6295 feet above sea level and rises to the top at 14,110...Continue Reading!