As part of the City of Colorado Springs’ sesquicentennial celebration, the City Forestry division is partnering with City Council and Colorado Springs Utilities to present the COS 150: Tree Challenge. The challenge is a nod to the city’s founding in 1871 and the vision of tree-lined streets initiated by its founder William Jackson Palmer. The […]
Nature/outdoors
Starsmore Opens New Exhibit, Trail
The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services department will open the Starsmore Nature Trail as well as a new geology exhibit “Mountains of Time” in the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. The ribbon cutting will be followed by a nature […]
Fall Fun Abounds at Cheyenne Mt. State Park
Day hikes, night hikes and adventure hikes are among the events scheduled in October at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. There’s a Halloween-themed archery event planned Saturday, Oct. 26, when they’ll swap out the regular targets for pumpkins to make for a fun day of practice on the archery range. A “Sounds of the Night Hike” […]
Enjoy Free Days at National Parks
Come experience the national parks! On FREE days in 2019, 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 2019. September 28: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day National parks are America’s best idea, and there are […]
Take a Wellness Walk in the Garden
Looking for a great outdoor activity this winter? Take a Wellness Walk in the Garden of the Gods on Wednesday mornings. Walks leave at 9 a.m. from the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. Meet in the lower lobby to select hike option. Dress for the weather. Questions? Call 219-0108. This FREE weekly health […]
Save the Butterflies
Families Can Enjoy Free Fun Year Round
Colorado Springs offers endless outdoor opportunities for families — and many of them are FREE. Or at least not too expensive. The play’s the thing. Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region have more parks per capita than almost any other metro area in the nation. Pick a different playground each week for different play […]
Rembmber, Hiking Trails Are for Everyone
Colorado has an abundance of trails, from easy to difficult. But hiking isn’t any fun if we don’t follow a few basic rules. Here are some tips from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Review and respect trail signage. Many multi-use trails have right-of-way indicators, as well as displaying alternating days or directions for different types of […]
Save Wildlife by Leaving Them Alone
Colorado is fortunate to count over 900 species of wildlife among our residents. Respecting wildlife while enjoying our state’s natural treasures is all of our responsibility, says Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Most dangerous encounters occur because people fail to leave wild animals alone. Wildlife should not be harassed, captured, domesticated or fed. Intentional or inadvertent […]
