If you love local history, or want to know more about it, check out the Windows into History Tours at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, at 1 p.;m. every Tuesday, 11 a.m. every Friday and noon and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Tours are FREE but you need to RSVP to make sure a tour guide […]
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Start Your Family Tree
There’s an old saying, attributed to various individuals, “Every time an old person dies it’s like a library burning down.” It’s so true — all the information, stories, people who can identify people and places in photos, etc. are lost. For those of us who waited too long, it’s a much more research-based process,, though […]
Explore Pioneers Museum with History Tours
It’s one thing to walk into a museum and wander around on your own; it’s an entirely different experience to have someone put into context what you are seeing with a little explanation. That’s the idea behind the new Windows on History Tours at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Join a tour guide every Saturday to learn more about […]
Springs Has Bountiful Free Attractions for Locals, Visitors
Taking a staycation this year, or entertaining relatives? Colorado Springs, at the foot of America’s mountain – Pikes Peak – offers many FREE attractions. Here is a sampler: Garden of the Gods. A city park worthy of national recognition, its stunning red sandstone eruptions, spires and hogbacks make a scenic setting for a leisurely stroll. […]
Springs Has Lots of Cheap Attractions — Big Bang for Your Buck
Colorado Springs has many free attractions – including its pervasive natural beauty and bounty of parks. You can hike, bike, climb rocks and enjoy scenic drives. But it also has some attractions that are cheap for what you get. Included are: The Money Museum: Founded by the American Numismatic Association, the Money Museum is one […]
Snag a Copy of Free Visitors’ Guide to Pikes Peak Region
If you have family or friends coming to visit this summer, you need to grab a copy of the new visitors’ guide to the Pikes Peak region. Your FREE copy is just a click away — in fact, CLICK HERE. The guide outlines local attractions, gives you current prices on admission (some are FREE) and other […]
Plan a Staycation for Cheap Family Fun This Summer
Springs ‘Insiders Guide’ Covers a Wealth of Information
Looking for something to give to newcomers to Colorado Springs? Give them a gift of information. Get them (0r yourself) a copy of the “Insider’s Guide to Colorado Springs,” by Linda DuVal (yours truly) and Marty Banks. The book retails for $18.95 but includes a wealth of information. It’s available at Barnes & Noble and the Garden of the Gods […]