The Starsmore Discovery Center is a wonderful learning experience for adults as well as children. The many hummingbird feeders around the sitting area outside are wondeful to watch the little birds zipping around. We love to walk the trails and don't miss the mountain road drive. It's just beautiful and the falls halfway up is to die for. Bring your... More

Our final day in Colorado Springs was spent in the North Cheyenne Canon Park hiking the St. Mary’s Fall trail. If you are looking for an amazing hike, spectacular views, and about 5.5 miles of total lung capacity climbing, then this stop is for you. I’d suggest packing plenty of water and or a water bottle with a filter. We... More

This is a terrific park for walking or hiking. There are at least 8 defined trails with different degrees of difficulty. It is a great place to explore with children. The park is a part of the Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation system and is free to the public. It receives much of its support for ongoing programs and activities... More

This is an awesome park. You would never know it's actually a city park. It's just minutes away from downtown and you feel like you are in the wilderness. On summer weekends, parking can be a little difficult, but it's usually not a problem if you go early or avoid those peak hours. They also have a beautiful visitor center... More

If you like the outdoors, this is an excellent area just outside of the city of Colorado Springs. For a great drive, start at the Starsmore Discover Center, go 3.0 miles up the canyon to the falls, continue 0.2 until the pavement ends, take the dirt road High Drive 3.4 miles, turn right onto the paved road Gold Camp Road... More

This place is very pretty, but hard to take in the beauty when you have 75 other people walking the trails with you. Get there early and avoid the crowds. I think it's worth the drive if you plan your time right. More

Only a few minutes away from the Zoo, you can hike with the locals! A small 1/3 mile hike up to the Helen Hunt waterfalls is a good way to stretch your legs without paying $$ to see Seven Falls down the road. Wait for the spring runoff for a good show! The hike to the top of Mt. Cutler... More

When I first moved here from the smokies, i was homesick for months. no green, everything was dry and brown here. until i found cheyenne canon. it reminded me so much of home, i thought "now, I can stay here" as long as i have this escape. natural shade. bear territory, meandering creek runoffs, and of course the helen hunt... More

Lovely trails, beautiful photo ops, all around marvelous scenery. More