Category Archives: Places to Go

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 →

I spent a couple hours on a hazy afternoon exploring Pulpit Rock Open Space. Here’s the rock from the parking lot. About twenty minutes later, I took this shot of the parking lot from the top of the rock. My … Continue reading →

We’re still in search of a go-to breakfast place in Colorado Springs. We tried this place on Sunday after church. It’s been voted “best breakfast” in town several times. We had to wait 20 minutes for a table. We beguiled … Continue reading →