Author Archives: Roger

Lincoln Mountain has two trails. One climbs the mesa and loops around on top. The other wanders around some smaller hills to the northeast. Here’s the mountain from the parking lot. The trail head (although I didn’t take this photo … Continue reading →

I can imagine the conversation. “OK, our pizza isn’t going to be much of a draw. What can we do to get customers to come?” “I’ve got an idea. Let’s decorate the place like an old western dance hall, complete … Continue reading →

Jean Baptiste Francolon was a Catholic priest from France. He served in New Mexico for 14 years and was so unpopular there that there was an attempt to poison him. He moved to Manitou Springs to try his hand a … Continue reading →

I had a rare Monday off work, so I went for another hike in another Colorado Springs Park — Palmer Park. But first, I went to REI and bought my first pair of hiking boots. Two helpful women worked with … Continue reading →

I’ve been told this place has the best hamburgers in Colorado Springs. I was downtown today in search of lunch, so I stopped in. There are only six tables, seating 16 people, and six stools by a counter along the … Continue reading →