Royal Gorge Dinner Train ads engineer rides & new menu

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Colorado’s Royal Gorge Route Railroad opened Saturday, March 9 for its first trip of the season through the famed Royal Gorge, according to Steve Kaverman, the Royal Gorge Route’s general manager. The 12:30 p.m. train will be led through the winding 1,000-foot deep canyon by a newer, turbo-charged GP40-2 diesel-electric locomotive, which offers greater fuel economy and efficiencies. [...]

Colorado Fall Festivals 2012 Calendar of Events

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Fall Festivals in Colorado 2012   Labor Day Weekend Events in Colorado 2012 August 24 – September 3, 2012 - Colorado State Fair - Pueblo, CO August 30 – September 3, 2012 – Labor Day Weekend Jazz Party – Vail, CO August 31 – September 3, 2012 (Labor Day Weekend) A Taste of Colorado – Denver, CO [...]

Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Halloween Fun in Colorado 2012

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Colorado is enjoying another beautiful fall season and what better way to celebrate it than to take your family and head to the nearest fall festivals in the state with attractions including pumpkin patches, cornfield mazes, and haunted houses. Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze Halloween Holiday Fun If you have any to add please [...]

Harvest Free Fall Fun in Colorado Springs CO

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Enjoy Regional Food, Wine and  Fall Festivities in Colorado Springs The golden hues of the Colorado aspen trees are starting to peek through the summer green and temperatures are growing cooler each day. This means fall is just around the bend along with some seasonal celebrations in the Colorado Springs region. Harvest an eyeful of [...]

Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak area welcomes tourists

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Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak Area Attractions Welcoming Back Summer Visitors With the wildfire that plagued the Colorado Springs region nearly extinguished, Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association invites visitors to return to some of Colorado’s most beloved visitor destinations, including Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods and Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. The [...]

Fireworks Displays for 4th of July Celebrations in Colorado 2012

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Annual 4th of July FIREWORKS due to the extreme fire danger Updated with Cancelled Fireworks Extreme Fire Danger Due to the state wide and local firebans in Colorado. Below is a listing gathered from various sources but please make sure that the display is still happening on July 4th 2012 by using the contact information listed with [...]

Olympic celebration July 27, 2012 in Downtown Colorado Springs

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Fireworks and torch lighting to cap off free party celebrating the 2012 Olympic games opening ceremony in London. Friday, Jul 27, 2012 4  to 10 p.m. As American athletes get ready to represent our country in London, Colorado Springs citizens here in “Little London” will don red, white and blue in support of Team USA [...]

Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak Colorado Things to do

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Colorado is one of the most beautiful states in the country and Colorado Springs holds some of the most spectacular spots of all. Millions of pictures have been taken of our region by people trying to capture the essence of this area’s stunning beauty. And while a picture is worth a thousand words, nothing compares [...]

Fun for all ages at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

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Cheyenne Mountain State Park’s programs for adults, families, and youngsters continue through June with hikes, nature programs, and other fun activities to connect kids and adults with nature and the outdoors. Invitation for Family Fun A Picnic Adventure for the family.  Sundays:  June 17 and 24, 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Youngsters 4 to 12-years- old [...]

Dion pizza chain comes to Colorado Springs: Ground breaking May 30, 2012

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DION’S PIZZA CHOOSES COLORADO SPRINGS FOR FIRST COLORADO LOCATION  Groundbreaking will occur on May 30 with first Dion’s in the state scheduled to open in November, bringing more than 75 new jobs to the community Dion’s Pizza is pleased to announce that it is bringing its award-winning pizza, salads and subs to Colorado Springs residents [...]

Colorado golf courses you can enjoy almost every month of the year

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Colorado is known for blue skies 300 days a year which makes it the perfect place to plan your golfing vacation. From Steamboat Springs  to Durango, from Aspen to Denver you’ll be able to hit that little white ball even further in Colorado because of the Mile High and higher altitude here in the Rockies. [...]

Colorado Springs gets stuck in the mud this summer

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Colorado Springs is stacked with annual events like the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and Colorado Balloon Classic, but this summer proves to be one of the dirtiest and most intense. Four rip-roaring challenges will drag competitors and spectators through the mud, really. Whether it’s a mythological Spartan Challenge, a Dirty Dash or a 1,400-foot elevation [...]

Bob Bondurant High Performance Driving: Pikes Peak International Raceway

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Bob Bondurant High Performance Driving Expands to Pikes Peak International Raceway Exhilarating Experience for Groups, Team-Building and Visitors                                FOUNTAIN, CO, April 25, 2012 – Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving and Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) today announced a new business venture that will strengthen Colorado’s attraction as a destination for corporate and participant motorsports events. The [...]

Summer fun when you explore Pikes Peak Country

Pikes Peak Country Attractions of Colorado Introduces New Adventures for Vacation Value and Family Fun The 26 members of Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association offer sights and experiences to quickly fill a weeklong vacation with action-packed fun and entertainment in southern Colorado. New itineraries, events, and tours highlight the spring and summer offerings for the [...]

Job Openings with the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

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Wish you could find a job in Colorado so you could move here? A few opportunities are listed below working for the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Permanent Job Listings with the Colorado Division of Wildlife – Real Estate Specialist (General Professional IV) – Denver Physical Science Researcher/Scientist III (Hydrologist) – Fort Collins Park Ranger (Park [...]

Colorado Springs bursting with new attractions and events in 2012

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Colorado Springs is home to more than 60 man-made and natural attractions, which means there’s always something fresh to discover. Here are several shiny new offerings in this Rocky Mountain region for 2012. Colorado Springs CO Offerings Range From Wolf Walks to Ropes Courses Paving the Way The Pikes Peak highway, which navigates the winding [...]

Winter Holiday lighting festivals throughout Colorado

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The Winter Christmas Holiday season brings some spectacular lighting ceremonies, events and long traditions to several communities throughout Colorado. From small town gatherings to the spectacular Parade of Lights and the lighting of the Civic Center in Downtown Denver, each has a job and special significance all it’s own. Enjoy this list of Holiday Lighting [...]

Colorado Springs – at the top of the Colorado Bucket List

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Colorado Springs a go to vacation destination for locals If you grew up in Colorado like we did, then you have probably visiting at least some of the list below of Colorado Springs attractions that are celebrating a big anniversary this year. Our kids were just as excited about staying at the Broadmoor or the [...]

Romantic couples getaway at the Broadmoor Resort Hotel in Colorado Springs CO

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One of the most beautiful and romantic spots to vacation in Colorado lies just one hour South of Denver. The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs Colorado Couples will find a plethora of activities, fine and casual dining and fun to be had within the resort grounds. As your car circles the front drive and the [...]

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb – Colorado Springs CO

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Who will be “King of the Hill” in 2011? The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the most famous hill climb race in the word and the second oldest motorsport race behind the Indy 500. To open the race Walker will be driving a new Porsche courtesy of Porsche of Colorado Springs with the brand [...]