Pikes Peak on the Cheap

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ace Entertainment the Old Colorado City car show will be spread out into various locations to allow for social distancing.  The Old Colorado City Cruise will take place starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 16. The cruise begins on Colorado Avenue and will travel through Old Colorado City into Manitou Springs. Cruising will begin at 11 a.m. and continue on … [Read More...]

You’ve been “safe at home” for months and meant to use the time to accomplish something. But you haven’t, not really. So now is the time to consider one task that can make your life easier now and also when things get back to normal – whatever that will be. Declutter your home – and thus, your life. Easier said than done, you say? Well, there are some web sites that can help you. Glad (the … [Read More...]

As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August. Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado state park or CPW office by showing proof of service. Passes become available on August 1, … [Read More...]

As of Wednesday, Aug. 5, more than 2,000 SNAP recipients had files that were not complete and must take immediate action to submit documentation to receive benefits. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps feed families. The program experienced a surge in applicants across the state and country starting in late March. People who applied … [Read More...]

The first FREE coronavirus testing site has opened in Colorado Springs.  With numbers still a concern, it's a good time to get tested if you think you've been exposed. The new drive-up site is located in the parking lot south of the JC Penney store at The Citadel mall.  No insurance or referral is required, but they do request you pre-register for faster service. You can do that at  COVID-19 … [Read More...]

There has never been a better time to discover the spectacular beauty & legendary tales of Mesa Verde National Park. Wake up inside the park at Far View Lodge at our LOWEST PRICES EVER 
from just $99 per night. We are committed to your safety and have put in place new procedures to ensure you can relax and enjoy your time at Far View Lodge. Our operation teams have implemented new cleaning … [Read More...]

We love AllRecipes.com.  They have so many great ideas and recipes. Here's a timely one. Make no-bake cookies with your kids. It's August. Who wants to light the oven? And with kids getting super-bored not being in school (or home schooling, or whatever), it's always nice to come up with new ideas of things to do with then   The AllRecipes website says: "Getting kids involved with cooking … [Read More...]

Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2020, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2020: August 25: National Park Service Birthday September 26: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day National parks are America’s best idea, and there … [Read More...]