Colorado Springs Vacation Blog

Welcome to the Colorado Springs Vacation Blog. This is our journal about what's happening at the website and also in the Springs.

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• Keep you in the loop about upcoming events and activities in the Pikes Peak area

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Jun 26, 2008, COLORADO OUTDOORS: Colorado Springs

Colorado outdoors provides some of the best activities on the planet, and Colorado Springs is no exception. From hiking to hot air balloons, our Outdoors page will get you outside.

Jun 23, 2008, Whitewater Rafting Colorado

Whitewater rafting Colorado is an exhilirating experience. Cool waters, hot summer sun, steep canyon walls. And all those rapids! Check out our experience paddling down the famous Arkansas River.

Jun 21, 2008, Cabins in Colorado Springs

Cabins in Colorado Springs are a great way to experience the great outdoors while you’re visiting the Pikes Peak area. Mountain views, babbling creeks, pine trees. Gotta have a cabin.

Jun 20, 2008, Seven Falls

Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is a 181-foot waterfall cascading down a massive wall of granite in beautiful South Cheyenne Canyon.

Jun 9, 2008, Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

Visit the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park to see fossilized animals, life-restoration of prehistoric marine reptiles, a Paleo Playground for the kids, and more.

May 29, 2008, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Rocky Mountain Wild

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs opened their new Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit, showcasing Rocky Mountain wildlife: mountain lions, grizzly bears, moose, and bald eagles abound.

May 29, 2008, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Feed the Giraffes!

Hand-feed a herd of reticulated giraffes at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. See these beautiful, gentle creatures up close!

May 24, 2008, Territory Days!

Old Colorado City is hosting its 33rd Annual "Territory Days" celebration this weekend: May 24-26, 2008.

This 3-day festival averages 100,000 visitors!

Highlights include craft, commercial and food booths with all the vendors dressed like pioneers.

Also: live music, street performers, panning for gold, mechanical bull rides, rock climbing walls, and mock Wild West shootouts by wandering gunslingers.

The weather should be sunny and warm, so come on down to Old Colorado City at Colorado Ave & 25 Street.

Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Mon. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

May 14, 2008, Colorado Springs Mountain Biking

From trail reviews to mountain descent tours to bike shops, our Colorado Springs Mountain Biking page will get you out on the trails and riding in no time.

May 13, 2008, Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds near Colorado Springs is a geology adventure tour that has you spelunking through one of “America’s Greatest Show Caves.”

May 10, 2008, Romantic Getaway Colorado

A Romantic getaway Colorado style means mountain views, waterfalls, forest hikes, beautiful weather, and exciting outdoor activity.

Apr 25, 2008, Happy Trails Newsletter

Happy Trails is a free monthly e-zine that keeps you up to date with Colorado Springs vacation information, as well as updates to the Colorado Springs Vacation Insider website.

Apr 15, 2008, The 17th Annual Wine Festival

Do you like wine? April 18-19 is one of Colorado's most prestigious wine festivals. Attend a blind tasting seminar at the Broadmoor Hotel, featuring over 300 varieties of wine. Learn about the complexities of winemaking at the Garden of the Gods Club. Or, try bidding on rare and one-of-a-kind collectible wine.