Editor’s note: In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, we are republishing these two opinion columns that appeared in the Local’s first issue after that day. It is an honor to be a journalist, and a greater honor to be a journalist in ... See more
We love our trails in Colorado Springs! And we’re fortunate to have a lot of them —more than 400 miles under city and county management. It takes a lot to maintain and continually improve existing and new trails, and the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Re... See more
For decades there has been a major blank spot on local trail maps between Manitou Springs and Green Mountain Falls, but that gap is shrinking this year thanks to an extension of the Ute Pass Regional Trail. The El Paso County Parks Department has been con... See more
The golden aspen groves and blazing fall color in the Rockies are a spectacular sight. And catching those leaves at peak color can be a transcendent experience. But that’s the challenge. When are the golden aspen going to reach their peak fall color? And ... See more
Colorado Springs has some excellent music festivals, summer concerts and neighborhood gatherings, but when it comes to pure block party, there’s none better than Patty Jewett Porchfest. This years marks the 10th edition of the local music fest. Since 2017... See more
