http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/Colorado-Springs-vacation-blog.html The blog for the website Colorado Springs Vacation Insider. Features updates to the vacation website and news about activities and events in Colorado Springs. en-us Colorado Springs vacation Thu, 17 May 2012 03:29:39 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 03:29:39 GMT colorado-springs-vacation.com http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/fat-middleaged-lady-makes-it-to-the-top-of-the-crags.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/fat-middleaged-lady-makes-it-to-the-top-of-the-crags.html Just got started hiking about three months ago and have totally fallen in love with it. The weight is slowly starting to come off and I can feel myself Thu, 17 May 2012 03:29:36 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/pikes-peak-highway.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/pikes-peak-highway.html The Pikes Peak Highway is 19 miles of winding, high-altitude driving bliss, recently paved all the way to the 14,110 foot summit of America's Mountain--Pikes Peak. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:17:17 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/hiking-pikes-peak-barr-trail.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/hiking-pikes-peak-barr-trail.html Hiking Pikes Peak via the Barr Trail is an experience like no other--a rite of passage for many visitors to Colorado Springs. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:47:57 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/palmer-park-colorado-springs.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/palmer-park-colorado-springs.html Palmer Park in Colorado Springs is one of the most popular parks in town, providing a 730+ acre sanctuary right in the center of the city. With so much space, it's easy to feel like you're miles away from civilization. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:29:23 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/monument-valley-park-colorado-springs.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/monument-valley-park-colorado-springs.html Monument Valley Park in Colorado Springs is an idyllic stretch of mature trees, ponds, babbling creek, and gardens that bring a peaceful refuge even though its right next to downtown. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:53:45 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-jet-charters.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-jet-charters.html If you’re planning on taking a trip to Colorado any time soon, you might be wondering what mode of transportation you should take. If you’re considering flying, let me propose an alternative to the sluggish, oft-delayed commercial flights. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:18:18 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/my-family-and-is-experience.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/my-family-and-is-experience.html America's Mountain was breathtaking, hearing how tall it was from sea level. We hiked up the mountain and it took us almost the whole day, but we couldn't Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:07:21 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-parks.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-parks.html Colorado Springs parks are some of the most beautiful in the country and might be the city's greatest asset. Thousands of acres of open space, trails, trees, streams, and wildlife await its visitors. See our overview of Colorado Springs Parks. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:28:49 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/things-to-do-in-colorado-springs-with-kids.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/things-to-do-in-colorado-springs-with-kids.html Looking for things to do in Colorado Springs with kids? See our list of kid-friendly places to go in Colorado Springs. Arcades, fun centers, gymnasiums, parks, museums and more! Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:53:45 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/things-to-do-in-colorado-springs.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/things-to-do-in-colorado-springs.html Looking for things to do in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak area? The choices are endless, from attractions to outdoor activities to visiting nearby mountain towns. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:00:42 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/things-to-do-in-colorado-springs-with-families.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/things-to-do-in-colorado-springs-with-families.html Looking for things to do in Colorado Springs with families? See our list of family adventures and learning experiences all across the Pikes Peak region. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:53:14 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-rv-trips.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-rv-trips.html The Rocky Mountain State plays host to millions of tourists each year, many of them RV campers. Here are two sample itineraries that highlight the reasons RVers return to Colorado, year after year. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:16:46 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/my-first-time1.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/my-first-time1.html Today, October 23,2011. I walked the incline with my boyfriend and a friend. I have to say this was intense! It was fun as well. I like it although it Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:23:53 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/downtown-colorado-springs.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/downtown-colorado-springs.html Downtown Colorado Springs is a wonderful collection of shops and art galleries, restaurants and brew pubs, museums, parks, a college, and even a movie house. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:26:44 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/we-did-it-we-did-it-we-did-it-hooray.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/we-did-it-we-did-it-we-did-it-hooray.html We started our ascent up the Incline with the expectation of quitting half-way up. My kids wouldn't let me quit and at some point we were closer to the Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:40:34 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-and-ready-to-do-it-again.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-and-ready-to-do-it-again.html I made it up the incline for the first time on September 9, it was KILLER! LOL. But I loved it! I am 42, been through breast cancer, chemo, have lost 50 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:37:28 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-last.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-last.html After being laid off/ fired in June I had gained some 20# so off I went; the first time caught me at ninety minutes, and last about 55-- if I discounted Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:32:20 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/second-time-up-the-incline.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/second-time-up-the-incline.html I am a 50 year old breast cancer survivor, and I am glad to say that I was able to complete the incline after a year of chemo and surgery. It is so good Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:29:43 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-brew-pubs.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-brew-pubs.html Colorado Springs brew pubs offer up many excellent hand-crafted beers, from lagers and ales to seasonal and specialty. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:49:23 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/every-week.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/every-week.html I've been hiking up the incline 1X/week from the Barr Trail parking lot for the past 4 months It now takes me 40 minutes to get to the top :) Then it's Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:48:53 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/2nd-time-up-the-incline.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/2nd-time-up-the-incline.html I had done the incline back in 7th grade but now I'm a senior and I tried it again and went with some friends who do it a lot. My friend Jesh made it Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:27:43 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-and-humbled.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-and-humbled.html Thought I was in top notch shape and I would plan on a steady pace with a stop or two. Boy was I humbled. The higher I got the more stops I made to the Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:22:10 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/manitou-incline.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/manitou-incline.html The Manitou Incline is a Colorado hiking trail in Manitou Springs, near Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:00:30 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-to-the-incline.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-to-the-incline.html I will tell you a little about myself first. I am 29 year old female who weights 240 lbs. I'm trying to lose weight and was thinking oh well I'll go do Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:17:56 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/Colorado-Springs-vacation-blog.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/Colorado-Springs-vacation-blog.html The blog for the website Colorado Springs Vacation Insider. Features updates to the vacation website and news about activities and events in Colorado Springs. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:20:34 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/manitou-incline1.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/manitou-incline1.html This is a great place to go. I just did it for my 7th time today. The run back down is amazing and the hike up kills you the 1st time Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:14:20 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/Colorado-Springs-vacation-blog.html#Cheyenne-Mountain-Zoo-viral-video http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/Colorado-Springs-vacation-blog.html#Cheyenne-Mountain-Zoo-viral-video A Youube video of a lion across the glass from a small child went viral this week, and was filmed in Colorado Springs at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Too funny! Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:59:43 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-texan.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-texan.html I went up the incline with my brother and sister in law on Tuesday evening while visiting from Houston. I'm 43, in decent shape and thought I'd have no Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:50:10 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-at-almost-40.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-at-almost-40.html My friend asked if I wanted to do the incline. I have lived here since 1980 but have never tried it. I never had the urge. But I have been going to the Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:07:05 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/my-first-time.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/my-first-time.html I did the incline, staying a day later on a business trip. I'm 48yrs old and in pretty good shape...run 2-3miles 6 days a week. It took me 35m and 46sec. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:13:26 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/manitou-incline-first-time-hopefully-not-the-last.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/manitou-incline-first-time-hopefully-not-the-last.html Wow, what an experience! We started at 5pm, and the trail was packed with people. I'm an avid outdoor enthusiast and marathon runner, but this was tough! Wed, 04 May 2011 05:40:35 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/garden-of-the-gods-trading-post.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/garden-of-the-gods-trading-post.html The Garden of the Gods Trading Post is located near Balanced Rock on the south end of Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs. Here you'll find a gift center, cafe, and Colorado's oldest and largest art gallery. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:02:17 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-sky-sox.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-sky-sox.html The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Colorado Rockies. Going to a Sky Sox game is a fun activity for just about anyone. Who doesn't like a down-home baseball game? Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:45:33 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/incine-1-me-0.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/incine-1-me-0.html The walk down is sooo nice. The hike up..... LONGEST MILE OF MY LIFE. Well worth it. Lots of laughter and good company make this trip a must repeat. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:29:52 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/cripple-creek-colorado.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/cripple-creek-colorado.html Cripple Creek Colorado is a classic Western mining town that sits at 9494 feet above sea level. This former gold camp is a fun day-trip or weekend escape from Colorado Springs. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:40:17 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-up-3-year-old-and-me.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/first-time-up-3-year-old-and-me.html Yes, that was myself and my 3 year old going up! She climbed up all the way with only a bit of assistance at some of the worse for the wear pipes! I was Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:21:54 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-travel-guide.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-travel-guide.html A Colorado Springs travel guide book is an easy way to find information about top attractions, outdoor activities, dining, lodging, and how to get around town. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:25:15 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/manitou-incline-love-hate-relationship.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/manitou-incline-love-hate-relationship.html My friend took me up about a year ago for the first time. I kept trying to catch up to her to tell her I couldn't do it!! 1 hr and 23 minutes I was at Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:20:47 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/garden-of-the-gods-visitor-nature-center.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/garden-of-the-gods-visitor-nature-center.html The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is a great place to begin your adventure when visiting the awesome and beautiful Garden of the Gods Park--a registered National Natural Landmark located right here in Colorado Springs. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 07:24:13 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-shooting-ranges-dragonmans.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-shooting-ranges-dragonmans.html Colorado Springs shooting ranges have both indoor and outdoor options. Dragonmans is an outdoor shooting range, open year round, with three different distances for long range rifle, rifle, handgun & shotgun. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:39:10 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-shooting-ranges.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-shooting-ranges.html Colorado Springs shooting ranges offer both public and membership-required options in the Pikes Peak area for pistol, rifle, shotgun, clays and trap shooting. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:05:08 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/Colorado-Springs-vacation-blog.html#Colorado-Springs-a-Distinctive-Destination http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/Colorado-Springs-vacation-blog.html#Colorado-Springs-a-Distinctive-Destination Colorado Springs has been named a "Distinctive Destination" for 2011! Thanks to unique places like Garden of the Gods, amazing views of Pikes Peak, and it's historic downtown, the National Trust added our fine city to the list. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:33:32 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/the-olive-branch.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/the-olive-branch.html This place is great for any meal of the day! It is typically known for its breakfast and lunch but it also has a GREAT dinner menu! It offers slightly Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:56:55 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/free-things-to-do-in-colorado-springs.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/free-things-to-do-in-colorado-springs.html Looking for free things to do in Colorado Springs? Between the tours, museums, festivals, and beautiful city parks, you’ll find plenty of free activities in and around the Pikes Peak region. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:33:44 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/us-olympic-training-center.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/us-olympic-training-center.html The US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs is home to an Aquatics Center, two Sports Centers, one of the largest Shooting Centers in the world, and much more. Best of all, it’s very close to downtown, and gives free hourly tours. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:05:25 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-fine-arts-center.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-fine-arts-center.html The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is made up of the Taylor Art Museum, the FAC Theatre Company, the Bemis School of Art, a high-end bistro called Amuze at the FAC, and a Museum gift shop. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:22:04 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-skiing-on-a-budget.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-skiing-on-a-budget.html Colorado skiing might be an expensive dream for some. But you don’t need to empty your bank account to experience amazing powder days, you just need to get creative. Colorado skiing on a budget! Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:11:14 GMT http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-hot-springs-hot-sulphur-springs.html http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-hot-springs-hot-sulphur-springs.html These Colorado hot springs in the town of Hot Sulphur Springs are a 2.5 hour drive from Colorado Springs, and would make an excellent destination for people seeking a romantic getaway or a break from nearby skiing and hiking. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:06:39 GMT