Families wanting to expose their kids to a vacation destination that celebrates old-fashioned family values will find paradise in Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs is the new mecca for evangelical Christians. Reverend Dobson’s Focus on the Family Organization is located here, as is Pastor Ted Haggard’s New Life Church.
Many other contemporary non-denominational […]

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In 1879, the president of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad, purchased the land we now known call the Garden of the Gods. Upon his death, his family donated the land to the City of Colorado Springs to be used as a park. They stipulated that it be called the Garden of the Gods […]

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Being home to the United States Air Force Academy, as well as major natural monuments, makes Colorado Springs a common tourist destination. Unfortunately, most hotels in Colorado Springs are either super-expensive luxury types, or small roadside motels. There’s not a lot of in-between.
Except for us, that is. We are the Colorado Springs […]

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O beautiful for spacious skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!
The lyrics to this song were written by Katharine Lee Bates after a visit to the top of Pikes Peak, Colorado, in 1893. This New England college instructor was so in awe of our Colorado mountain that she was inspired to […]

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Many families choose Colorado Springs as their family reunion spot of choice. It’s no wonder: between Pike’s Peak, the Santa Fe Trail, the Garden of the Gods (complete with horseback riding facilities), not to mention all the historical museums and heritage sites, Colorado Springs is a great place for loved ones to gather. […]

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Pike’s Peak would seem to be a natural vacation spot for folks that like to travel with their pets. Pets on leash are more than welcome in this grand spot. So, you’d think finding a hotel that would cater to the “whole” family would be simple enough to find. But most so-called […]

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Pike’s Peak is one of America’s greatest natural treasures. Inspiring the verse “O Beautiful, for spacious skies…” Pike’s Peak rises dizzyingly high into the sky, and is host to well over 2000 acres of pristine wilderness.
Boating, fishing, hiking and biking are all enjoyable outdoor pursuits which are encouraged at Pike’s Peak. Picnicking is […]

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Colorado Springs is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. We’re home to major military bases, as well as the exclusive, highly regarded Colorado College. If you, like thousands before you, are planning on moving here for school, for military service, or just to join the growing “New Life” community, […]

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Beyond just famous Pike’s Peak and The Garden of the Gods, there are a number of wonderful, educational, and inspiring destinations in Colorado Springs perfect for both adults and children. Fans of museums and western heritage, take note: The Colorado Springs Pioneer’s Museum, The Western Museum of Mining and Industry, and the Pro-Rodeo […]

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Whether you are an avid fan of the Olympic Games, a recreational athlete or simply a “gym rat,” a visit to the United States Olympic Training Center is a “must do” on any visit to Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs complex is official the headquarters for the U.S. Olympic Committee administration. It is also the […]

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