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Land for People | 4 Simple Tips for Hiking with Kids
April 26, 2023
We’ve put together a few tips and tricks to make hitting the trails with your little ones more enjoyable – for everyone.
Find a Trail | Red Rock Canyon Open Space
April 19, 2023
If you haven’t explored Red Rock Canyon Open Space, here is a brief overview of a few of our favorite trails in the park:
The best places to hike, bike, and stroll this holiday season
December 22, 2022
The best places to hike, bike, and stroll this holiday season
The holidays are here and hopefully, we all can make time to get outside and enjoy the trails.
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Colorado Good Life: Explore Pueblo
August 31, 2022
Colorado Good Life: Explore Pueblo
From the hidden outdoor recreational gems of Pueblo to its rich arts and culture scene, this issue of Colorado Good Life reminds us of why we are proud to…
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5 Southern Colorado Alpine Lakes to Explore
August 3, 2022
5 Southern Colorado Alpine Lakes to Explore
Enjoying Colorado’s snow-fed lakes and human-made reservoirs is time well spent.
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Santa Fe Open Space: A Shrubland Treasure on the Palmer Divide
May 19, 2022
Santa Fe Open Space
A Shrubland Treasure on the Palmer Divide
In the 1870s, General William J. Palmer acquired a beautiful 60-acre property north of Colorado Springs.
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5 Summer Hikes Worth the Drive
May 13, 2022
5 Summer Hikes (Totally) Worth the Drive
It’s time to dust off your hiking shoes—the summer hiking season is here. From gentle prairie walks to summiting your next 14er, southern Colorado…
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Palmer-Protected Santa Fe Open Space Opening to the Public
March 31, 2022
Palmer-Protected Santa Fe Open Space Opening to the Public
On April 7, El Paso County will open the 60-acre Santa Fe Open Space to the public for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians to…
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8 Scenic Hikes to Spark Romance
January 30, 2022
8 Scenic Hikes to Spark Romance
Not everyone considers a hike the most romantic thing to do, but when you crest the hill with your sweetie and take in that stunning view, there’s sure to be…
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5 Kid-Friendly Hikes Around Colo. Springs
November 23, 2021
5 Kid-Friendly Hikes Around Colorado Springs
Local trails that the whole family can enjoy
There’s no perfect age to start hiking with your kids; we just think the soon
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Find a Trail: Ute Valley Park
June 7, 2021
Find a Trail: Ute Valley Park
With beauty at every turn, it’s difficult to choose a favorite spot in Ute Valley Park, a Palmer-protected property.
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Find a Trail: Red Mountain
August 13, 2020
Red Mountain holds not only a geographic place of honor in Manitou Springs, but also a historic one. The wooded mountainside was frequented by the Ute, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne tribes, who utilized…
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