See Petrified Ancient Redwoods at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument near Cripple Creek, Colorado
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See Petrified Ancient Redwoods at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument near Cripple Creek, Colorado

Did you know Colorado was once home to giant redwood trees, similar to those found in California and Oregon?  Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is considered one of the world’s richest fossil deposits.  It has yielded more than 50,000 museum fossil specimens from over 1,700 species including 1,500 insects, 150 plants and one of the … Continue reading

A Summer Weekend at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs
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A Summer Weekend at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

Any weekend at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is wonderful, but if you’re looking for relaxation plus adventure a summer weekend at this luxury resort has it all. I recently went to celebrate special birthdays for my friends Cindy and Kirk. Our small group had a lot of golfers and they took full advantage … Continue reading

How to Spend 3 Days Exploring Colorado Springs
3 Day Getaways / Explore Colorado

How to Spend 3 Days Exploring Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs was founded as resort town in 1871.  It’s Colorado’s second largest city and home to more than 60 man-made and natural attractions.  It’s home to America’s Mountain, Garden of the Gods, U.S. Air Force Academy, Olympic City USA, a zoo on a mountain and is not far from the highest suspension bridge in … Continue reading