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Hiking and Scenic Drives

Free camping in Colorado Springs: Wye Campground

August 28, 2009

There are lots of great places to camp in and near Colorado Springs, but not too many that are free.  Well, there’s always the backcountry option, but for those of us that are not quite up for that, try Wye Campground. Wye Campground is a free National Forest Service Campground in Pike National Forest.  There [...]

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Hiking in Colorado Springs: St. Peter’s Dome

August 25, 2009

A recent camping trip took us in search of a family-friendly hike and a free campground. Today, I’ll share about the hike to St. Peter’s Dome – come back later in the week for more info on where to camp for free in Colorado Springs. The sign at the trailhead for St. Peter’s Dome indicates [...]

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Things to do in Colorado Springs: Hiking at Glen Eyrie

June 1, 2009

Glen Eyrie is a private Christian conference and retreat center located just north of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.  It’s run by the Navigators, and the property is not only beautiful, it’s also historic!  It’s home to the castle the General William Jackson Palmer (the founder of Colorado Springs) built for his wife, [...]

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The shortest route from Monument to Woodland Park

May 1, 2009

People in Monument don’t get to Woodland Park too often.  You have to drive all the way down to south Colorado Springs, and then up through Ute Pass. Google Maps is telling me it’s only 33.4 miles, but as you can see on the map below, it’s quite a drive for two places that, as [...]

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