Seth Boster

Summit 2026 was announced as “a once-in-a-generation celebration of the mountains, landscapes and outdoor experiences that shape our state.”

Overlook Trail Last week in this space, we highlighted a less talked-about trail springing off the super popular Palmer Red Rock Trail, aka Section 16: Ridgeline Trail. It’s named for obvious reasons, as we mentioned: for the rocky, spine-like formation rising away from the more trafficked woods of Section 16. Overlook Trail is also named […]

In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Green chili. Gold: The Rey For 45 years, the Aguilar family grew a generational fanbase at El […]

In the days, weeks and months after Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings opened last year on Colorado Springs’ north side (1895 Democracy Point, Suite 102), people spilled out the door waiting for a table. Now I understand why. If you, too, are late to the flavor sensation that has rapidly expanded beyond Denver, wait no […]

Amid the ruins of the Aspen Acres fire, the future of Pueblo Mountain Park is uncertain.

While the devastating toll of the Aspen Acres fire continues to grow, onlookers in Southern Colorado and beyond have continued to worry about a beloved roadside attraction. “It’s got its own hashtag,” said Dan Bishop, caretaker of Bishop Castle. The hashtag is #SaveBishopCastle, as seen in the update posted Tuesday afternoon to the attraction’s Facebook […]

Manitou Lake Pelicans in Colorado? We had no idea until we recently spotted some at Manitou Lake near Woodland Park, here above 7,500 feet ー far above and far away from sea level where we’d expect to see such birds. But here, indeed, were American white pelicans, which, upon further research, will occasionally make their […]

Why venture to the silent, remote town of Victor in Teller County? For a different view of this state, seemingly far removed from this resort era. For something grittier and more authentic, more like the Wild West. And for a troll. Yes, Victor’s main attraction just might be Rita the Rock Planter, the wooden sculpture […]

In its 100th anniversary year, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in nearby Colorado Springs will have something big to celebrate: a new home for its most celebrated animal.

Ivywild School is synonymous with craft beer. This is the home of Bristol Brewing Co., with food and coffee in spaces down the hall. But don’t miss the cocktails in a cozy corner down the stairs. And especially don’t miss them for happy hour. Axe and the Oak Whiskey House mixes more than a dozen […]