by Sophia | Sep 15, 2022 | Colorado, Fountain
Southeast of Colorado Springs and next to Fort Carson is an area of Colorado overshadowed by the Springs, but no less in history and beauty. The Fountain area boasts the same views of the mountains but stays close to its prairie roots. The Bluestem Prairie Open Space...
by Sophia | Aug 15, 2022 | Calhan, Colorado
Welcome to the small, but perfectly placed rural town north east of Colorado Springs on U.S. Route 24, Calhan Colorado! Founded in 1888 because of rail road building, the center of town historically sits at 6,508 feet of elevation. Prospectors Point even reaches up to...
by Sophia | Jul 15, 2022 | Colorado
Florissant comes from the French verb fleurir, which means to flourish or to flower. It was named after the same town in Missouri. We’re actually wondering if we should even tell you about this unknown mountain gem! The crowds haven’t discovered it yet, so be sure to...
by Sophia | Jun 15, 2022 | Colorado, Cripple Creek
The mountain valley city of Cripple Creek was founded on top of a mining camp, where striking it rich in gold was the dream of many. Today, the history and beauty of this area draws many. Historic buildings, train rides, mine tours and more greet the person looking to...
by Sophia | May 15, 2022 | Colorado, Peyton
Just east of Colorado Springs (and a small jog North), you’ll find this sweet corner of Colorado. It’s where you stop before the crowds and congestion, where there’s plenty of room to stretch out and lay down some roots. Enjoy this prairie town while still having the...
by Sophia | Apr 15, 2022 | Colorado, Teller County
Make Teller County your next home base for fun in Colorado, where gold was discovered in Cripple Creek by H.T. Wood in 1874. Just 20 miles west of Colorado Springs, discover this lesser-known area of the Rockies front range. On the back side of Pikes Peak, you’ll find...
