Pikes Peak Country News & Events at Pikes Peak

GET FIT AT THE GARDEN - A WALK FOR WELLNESS - 8/31/2010

On Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 9 am, Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center will celebrate the first Get Fit at the Garden Wellness Walk. Join us for a fitness tip, a one-mile, two-mile, or three-mile walk at Garden of the Gods Park, then return to the Visitor Center for a free nutritional refreshment and brief fun fact about the Garden to elevate the mind as well as tone the muscles.

SUNSET RITUAL & MIGRATION ACTIVITY OF THE WHITE-THROATED SWIFTS IN GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK - 8/31/2010

Meet at the North Main Parking Lot in the Park at 6:00 p.m. for a free hike along the Central Garden Trail to observe the boomerang-shaped White-throated Swifts, as they prepare for their autumn migration with unusual flight activity and sunset roosting behavior.

SEPTEMBER, 2010 PRE-SCHOOL FREE NATURE PROGRAM AT GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR AND NATURE CENTER - 8/31/2010

SEPTEMBER, 2010 PRE-SCHOOL FREE NATURE PROGRAM AT GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR AND NATURE CENTER

Western Museum of Mining Announces Free Lecture Series September 9, 2010 - 8/31/2010

What: William Perry Pendley, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Mountain States Legal Foundation, will be presenting on legal issues and cases surrounding land use in the West for the September Heritage Lecture held at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry. Information on Mr. Pendley and the Mountain States Legal Foundation is available at http://www.mountainstateslegal.org/

Challenege Unlimited - Pikes Peak by Bike Rolls Back Admission Price to 1990 Rate - 8/10/2010

Book early for Challenge Unlimited, Ltd's 20th anniversary special. Starting Sunday,September 12th and every Sunday until the end of October we will roll back our prices to our 1990 rate of $80, regularly $115.00. This prices gives you the ride of a lifetime, including all transportation, all equipment, bikes, helmets, all weather gear, souvenir water bottles, toll and permit fees, breakfast and lunch. Call 800-798-5954 or 719-633-6399 to book your reservation now!

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Late July Events, 2010 - 7/13/2010

Following are the upcoming events scheduled for late July, 2010 at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Western Heritage Month in Pikes Peak Country - June, 2010 - 6/1/2010

Celebrating Western Heritage in Pikes Peak Country! The attractions and activities that draw over 6 million visitors to the Pikes Peak region annually are rich with diversity and appeal to a broad range of age groups and interest levels. However, they do all share common ties to the area’s still vibrant and living western heritage and roots to the region’s cultural past. Throughout the month of June, 2010, Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region will be celebrating activities and events that honor the western heritage of the region.

2nd Annual Rock Fair at Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 6/1/2010

Join us for the second annual Rock Fair at the museum. Due to popular demand this event has been extended to two full days. Come see vendor displays, demonstrations, rock-talks, and much more. This is the only time of year they will run the Yellow Jacket Stamp Mill - a site to see in itself! This exhibit will run on Saturday only at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Don't miss this family-friendly event with activities for all ages.

What's New in 2010 In the Pikes Peak Region? - 5/20/2010

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Carvell, Executive Director Phone: 800-525-2250 or 719-685-5894 Facsimile: 719-685-5873 E-mail: ppcaa@pikes-peak.com Internet: www.pikes-peak.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHAT’S NEW FOR SUMMER, 2010 IN PIKES PEAK COUNTRY Manitou Springs, CO---May 20, 2010 --While several of the Pikes Peak area attractions are decades old, there is always something new and exciting in Pikes Peak Country.

Garden of the Gods Summer Nature Program Schedule 2010 - 5/12/2010

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE – May 10, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER NATURE PROGRAM SCHEDULE - SUMMER 2010 FREE DAILY GUIDED WALKS 10 am & 2 pm FREE NATURE PRESENTATIONS throughout the day SUMMER FUN AT THE GARDEN (*RESERVATIONS REQUIRED- LIMITED TO FIRST 25) *Insect Walk Bret Tennis Tuesday 9 am (June 8 & 22, July 27, August 10 & 24) Geology Walk - Perkins Trail/Central Garden Jay Temple Tuesday 6:30pm (June 1, July 6, August 3) *Photography Walk - Palmer Trail Paul deBerjeois Wednesday 5 pm (June 9, July 14, August 11) *Photography Walk - Ridge Trail Paul deBerjeois Wednesday 9 am (June 23, July 28, August 25) *Geology Walk - Ridge Trail Beverly Cellini Thursday 6:30 pm (June 24, July 22, August 26) *Wildflower Walk Suzanne Jarvinen Thursday 9 am (June 24, July 8 & 15) WEEKLY EVENING PROGRAMS *Bat Walk, Tuesdays 6:30pm, beginning June 15 (reservations required) Prairie Falcon Walk, Wednesdays 5:00pm, beginning May 19 Magpie Players, Thursdays 4:45pm, June - August OTHER PROGRAMS PENDING - CHECK WEBSITE gardenofgods.com FOR UPDATES, CALL 719/219-0108 FOR RESERVATIONS ###

Lunch and Look at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - May, 2010 - 4/28/2010

“LUNCH & A LOOK AT THE GARDEN” GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS, MAY, 2010 Reservations 719-219-0108 Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center announces its Tuesday noon Lunch & A Look at the Garden series of Park-related topics for May, 2010. All presentations are free of charge.

2010 Official Visitor Guide Hot Off The Press - 3/3/2010

Presidents' Day/Valentine's Day Special Events E-Newsletter - 2/11/2010

Don't Get Steamed - It's History! Western Museum of Mining and History Exhibit - 2/10/2010

18th Annual Manitou Carnivale Parade is Ready To March - 2/5/2010

2010 Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook Off is Ready! - 2/5/2010

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Offers FREE 2010 Winter Lecture Series - 2/4/2010

5th Annual Big Horn Sheep Day at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 2/3/2010

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE – February 1, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 5th ANNUAL BIG HORN SHEEP

Pikes Peak by Bike Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Rates From 20 Years Ago - 1/27/2010

January 25, 2010 Web: www.bikithikit.com Email: info@bikithikit.com Toll-free: 1800-798-5954 Local: 719-633-6399 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2010: Challenge Unlimited, Ltd (Pikes Peak by Bike), a Colorado Springs based adventure travel company, is announcing its 20th anniversary of "Pikes Peak by Bike". This is a 7,000ft descent from the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,115-ft on mountain bikes. To help celebrate we have rolling back our

5th Annual Big Horn Sheep Day at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 1/20/2010

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE – January 18, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 5th ANNUAL BIG HORN SHEEP DAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE Experience Colorado’s

What's New in 2010 for Pikes Peak Area Attractions and Activities? - 1/20/2010

For Immediate Release January 20, 2010 Manitou Springs, CO Contact Information: Dianne Perea Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association Dianne@pikes-peak.com 719.685.5894 Academy Riding Stables For a taste of the West that is not quite as intense as an hour or two on the back of a horse, try our new “Heritage Tour” of Old Colorado City. Launching from Bancroft Park, our surrey or Mountain Wagon will take you on a 30-40 minute tour pointing out the highlights of the gold milling

February Events at Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 1/6/2010

100 Years of Scouting: Scouting is an important part of our American history. To help scouts celebrate this incredible achievement, for the entire month of February, the Western Museum of Mining & Industry will give all scouts in uniform 50% off regular admission price. The museum is a perfect place for a group tour! Call today 719-488-0880 to book or visit www.wmmi.org for more information. Heritage Lecture Thursday, February 04 7:00 p.m. Mr. Steven Veatch, adjunct professor of earth

Annual "Snowflakes and Smiles" Holiday Parade in Manitou Springs - 2009 - 12/9/2009

Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 354 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs, CO 80829 Phone 719-685-5089 Fax 719-685-0355 Contact::Floyd O’Neil Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Annual “Snowflakes & Smiles” Holiday Parade Manitou Springs “Snowflakes & Smiles” Holiday Parade will be held this Saturday, December 12, 2009. The parade will begin at 12 p.m., noon, from the corner of Manitou Ave & El Paso Blvd. and follows a route through historic downtown Manitou

2010 Manitou Springs Fruitcake Toss Requirements - 12/9/2009

Manitou Springs 15th Annual Fruitcake Toss Will Feature A 15 Gun Salute To Lead Off The Festivities! The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is seeking five special individuals to be our Official Fruitcake Toss Honor Guards The qualifications are pretty strict 1) You Must Hate Fruitcake - Experience Required 2) You Must Be 18 years old or older 3) Submit a brief paragraph as to Why You Should Be In The Honor Guard Deadline to Apply is Monday, Jan. 4th. Honor

Colorado Vertical Offers Helicopter Rides To See City's Christmas Lights - 12/4/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Will Sanders coloradovertical@coloradovertical.com 719-648-5580 970-210-4872 Colorado Vertical Offers Christmas Lights Tour As Seen From Helicopter! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – DECEMBER 4, 2009 – Colorado Springs, CO -- Colorado Vertical is offering their popular Christmas Light Tours again this year. The event runs from the end of November, 2009 until January 1, 2010. The cost is $80 per person and there are group discounts available. People of all

Lunch and a Look at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 11/24/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –November 23, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 LUNCH & A LOOK AT THE GARDEN… On Tuesday December 1, 2009, please join Park volunteers Jan and Ken Hardison for an historic glimpse at

Fall Fun at the Garden of the Gods - 11/24/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –November 23, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 FALL FUN AT THE GARDEN SIAMESE TWINS TRAIL HIKE Take a hike on the path less traveled. Join Park volunteer Donna Becker at 2 pm on

Golden Muffin Awared Goes To Two Sisters Inn - 11/17/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2009 Hot from the oven…The Golden Muffin Award goes to the Two Sisters Inn Manitou Springs, CO - On November 9, 2009 at the Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado (BBIC) Annual Conference held in Golden, Colorado, Sharon Smith and Wendy Goldstein of the Two Sisters Inn - a bed and breakfast, in Manitou Springs, CO, won the coveted Golden Muffin Award (Best Muffin in Colorado) for their original recipe for Mandarin Orange Streusel Muffins (recipe

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park Offers Half Price Thanksgiving, 2009-February 28, 2010 - 11/13/2009

Media Release: November 13, 2009 Contact: Peggy Gair, Public Relations Manager,719-276-8347 Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Offers Its Best Deal of the Year! Half Price Season Passports Available from Thanksgiving, 2009 to February 28, 2010. Just in time for Santa’s list, the world’s highest suspension bridge at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colorado, is offering their best admissions deal of the year, half price season passports from Thanksgiving Day 2009 until

November Lunch and Look at Garden of The Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 11/13/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE – November 10, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 LUNCH & A LOOK AT THE GARDEN... Join local railroad enthusiast and expert Art Crawford at

Hometown Holidays Arrive Manitou-Style - 2009 - 11/13/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, Contact: Kitty Clemens 719-321-8561 or Kitty@Clemens.com November 11, 2009 Hometown Holidays Arrive…Manitou-Style! Santa pulls in on a fire engine, fireworks light the night and carols fill the air as Manitou ushers in the holiday season. Before the stress of the holiday season sets in and the whirlwind of parties and pageants begins, take the time to enjoy the Yule season in a uniquely Manitou Springs manner. Friday, November 27, the

Pikes Peak Country Attractions Receives CTO Outstanding Community Tourism Initiative Award - 11/4/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Dianne Perea Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association 719.685.5894 Dianne@pikes-peak.com Pikes Peak Country Attractions Receives CTO Outstanding Community Tourism Initiative Award (Manitou Springs, CO – November 4, 2009) Last month at the 2009 Governor’s Tourism Conference, hosted by the Colorado Tourism Office, Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association received the Outstanding Community Tourism Initiative Award for their efforts in

Western Museum of Mining and Industry November Events - 10/30/2009

Western Museum of Mining and Industry November Events Heritage Lecture: Thursday November 5, 2009 The Colorado Midland "A Train Ride" The museum welcomes Mel McFarland, author, artist and Colorado native. Mr. McFarland has written several books about railroads in the Pikes Peak region to include the Colorado Midland, the Midland Terminal and the Rock Island. Using period photographs, Mel will take you back in time for a ride on the Colorado Midland Railroad from one end of the state

Manitou Springs Chick Crawl Returns with More Merchants - 10/28/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, Contact: Kitty Clemens 719-321-8561 or Kitty@Clemens.com Manitou Springs Chick Crawl Returns with More Merchants —and Yes, More Chocolate! Guided girls’ night out event combines chocolate, wine and two separate tours of Manitou’s hippest shopping hotspots. The “Coolest Small Town in America”---known for its unique, eccentric and yes, even weird events---has a new hit with the Manitou Springs Chick Crawl! A Girls’ Nite Out that is

Miramont Castle Hosts Victorian Holiday Event - 10/27/2009

November 27, 28, 29, 2009 Visit Miramont Castle Museum to enjoy the wonders of a true Victorian holiday experience. The Castle is lavishly decorated, homemade refreshments abound, and there is delightful entertainment for your pleasure. Our Tea Room opens for luncheon at 11:00 (no reservation necessary) or you can schedule a High Tea by calling 719-884-4109. Admission to the Castle during our three-day Victorian Christmas: Adults: $10.00 Seniors 60 & Better: $9.00 Children

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Offer FREE Nature Program - 10/26/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE – October 27, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 FALL FUN CALENDAR OF EVENTS, 2009 FREE NATURE PROGRAM Red Rocks Room Reservations, 719-219-0108 Paul deBerjeois, Photography

Lunch and a Look at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 10/26/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –October 26, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 LUNCH & A LOOK AT THE GARDEN On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, please join Park volunteers Jan and Ken Hardison for an historic glimpse at

Lunch and A Look at the Garden of the Gods - 10/16/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –October 15, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 LUNCH & A LOOK AT THE GARDEN Join local railroad enthusiast and expert Art Crawford at our next

Fall Fun at Garden of the Gods Park Siamese Twins Trail Hike - 10/16/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –October 15, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 FALL FUN AT GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK SIAMESE TWINS TRAIL HIKE Take a hike on the path less

15th Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races Begins October, 24, 2009 - 10/16/2009

354 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs, CO Phone 685-5089 or 1-800-642-2567 Fax (719)685-0355 E Mail: manitou@pikes-peak.com Contact: Floyd O’Neil Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce Phone 685-5089 or 1-800-642-2567 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ATTENTION RACE FANS! Emma Rides Again in Historic Manitou Springs! 15th Annual Emma Crawford Festival Friday & Saturday, October 23rd and 24th Manitou Springs, CO - The legend of Emma Crawford lives again starting on Friday, October

November/December Events at Western Museum of Mining and Industry- 2009 - 10/13/2009

September 24 – December 31 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. M-Sat. Special Exhibit – Full Steam Ahead! Please join the museum for an exhibit of William Henry Jackson's photographic images as reproduced in "Steam and Steel across the Great Divide." These magnificent prints are from the original old glass plates kept by the Western History Section of the Denver Public Library. The exhibit will explore photography's multiple roles as art; promotion; and documentation of the Denver and Rio Grande

Garden of the Gods 100-Year Anniversary Celebration - 10/7/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –October 5, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x 404 GARDEN OF THE GODS 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION GRAND FINALE PARADE On Saturday, October 17, 2009, the 100-year anniversary

Miramont Castle Museum Hosts Women's Wellness Retreat - 10/7/2009

On November 7, 2009, Miramont Castle will be hosting a Women's Wellness Retreat from 8am to 3pm. For further information and registration, please see the information below, or go to www.PowerfulInLife.com/events.html. Women’s Wellness Retreat All too often as women, we find ourselves tending to the needs of others and forgetting to take care of ourselves and our own personal wellness. Please join us for a day of rejuvenation, reflection, and restoration where we will feed your mind,

FALL FUN AT GARDEN OF THE GODS - 9/30/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –September 28, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 FALL FUN AT GARDEN OF THE GODS RETURN ENGAGEMENT – LUNCH & A LOOK AT THE GARDEN Join Park volunteer Bette Lamore for this

Miramont Castle Offers FREE Admission on 5th Annual Museum Day - 9/23/2009

Miramont Castle Museum Offers Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine’s 5th Annual Museum Day Museum Day 2009 Poised to be Largest to Date Miramont Castle Museum, 9 Capitol Hill Avenue, Manitou Springs 10:00am – 4:00pm On Saturday, September 26, 2009, Miramont Castle Museum will participate in the fifth annual Museum Day presented by Smithsonian magazine. A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Smithsonian’s Museum Day reflects the spirit of the

Taste of Manitou - 6th Annual Event in 2009 - 9/11/2009

6th Annual Taste of Manitou Friday, September 25th, 2009 at The Cliff House At Pikes Peak The Taste of Manitou Springs is the Premier Wine Pairing Dinner Featuring Colorado Wines and Cuisine -Great Food- -Silent Auction- -Live Auction- -Dancing- Advance ticket sales available - $80.00 per person Call 719-685-9741 The Cliff House at Pikes Peak is offering reduced rate accommodations for the evening of September 25th Live Entertainment by “Loose Connections” Cocktail

Sneak Preview of Ken Burns Documentary "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" - 9/9/2009

NEWS RELEASE – September 8, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 SPECIAL EVENT: SNEAK PREVIEW OF KEN BURNS’ UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY, “THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA” Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center and Garden of the Gods Foundation are

Pikes Peak Area Attractions and Activities Have "Gone To The Dogs!" - 8/28/2009

Pikes Peak Area Attractions and Activities Have “Gone To The Dogs!” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- August 28, 2009 --Manitou Springs, CO-- Over six million people visit the Pikes Peak region annually, which means a lot of foot traffic for this area’s attractions and activities. This also means a lot of “paw” traffic, too! Many couples, families and groups who travel every year choose to take along with them their four-legged friends and companions. The attractions and activities throughout

Royal Gorge Bridge Makes Trip Advisors Top Five Scariest Bridges In The World List - 8/21/2009

TripAdvisor Suspends Disbelief with World's Most Jaw-Dropping and Scariest Bridges NEWTON, Mass., Aug 19, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----TripAdvisor((R)), the world's most popular and largest travel community, today announced the top five jaw-dropping and top five scariest bridges in the world, according to TripAdvisor editors. From some of the most picturesque and historically significant to some of the most intimidating and fear-inducing, all of these bridges are

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 100 Year Anniversary Celebration and More August Events - 8/19/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –August 18, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 GARDEN OF THE GODS 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION UPDATE OF EVENTS Throughout the month of August, 2009, Garden of the Gods Visitor

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park Celebrates 2009 Labor Day Weekend Sept. 5-7 - 8/11/2009

Contact: Peggy Gair, pgair@royalgorgebridge.com, 719-276-8347 Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Celebrates Labor Day Weekend September 5-7. Bell’s Fort Free Trappers and Muzzle Loaders 25th Annual Rendezvous on the South Rim of the Royal Gorge September 5-7. Eighty years ago, workers were in the middle of putting up the world’s highest suspension bridge, known as the Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City, Colo., eight decades later, the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, celebrates Labor Day Weekend

Colorado Cowboy Culinary Cuisine Fundraiser, September 20, 2009 at ProRodeo Hall of Fame - 8/11/2009

American Culinary Federation Fall Fundraiser Pikes Peak Chapter, The Peak of Culinary Perfection Benefiting TESSA and the American Culinary Federation Scholarship Fund Where: ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Museum Hall and Garden Patio Colorado Springs, Colorado When: Sunday, September 20 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Vendor Setup begins at 2 p.m. Tickets: $40 each or $300 for 8. Limited seating available. Live music by Sandy Wells and The Smokin' Guns This fundraising event will feature Pikes

Lecture Series, Workshops, Art Exhibits and More at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 7/29/2009

Friday August 7 Plein Air Art Exhibit Reception 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. FREE and open to the public. Reception to include a Plein Air demonstration, light Hors d' Oeuvres and beverages. The displayed artwork was painted by artists from the Palmer Lake Art Group and depicts scenes from the 27 acres of beautiful museum property. This special summer exhibit is on display through August 28th. RSVP for reception by August 5th to WWW.RSVP@WMMI.ORG or call (719) 488-0880 September 17

Burro Birthday Bash Western Museum of Mining & Industry - 7/9/2009

Burro Birthday Bash The Western Museum of Mining & Industry Saturday, August 1st 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate Oro & Nugget’s birthday! We have cleared out our barn on the CO State Historical Register and will be having a good ol’ fashioned barn dance! Bristol Brewing Beer, Maggie Moo's ice cream, MJB miniature burros, birthday cake, Bluegrass music by the Countyline Ramblers. Horse-shoe throwing, kids activities and more! Our beautiful property is the perfect setting

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary - 7/8/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –July 6, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION July, 2009, Lecture Wednesday, July 22nd, 7 pm Garden of the

Tractor Show at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, August 8-9, 2009 - 7/7/2009

Tractor Show at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, August 8-9. It looks like harvest time at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo., as the Arkansas Valley Flywheelers will put on their tractor show, August 8-9 at the park. Members will display their antique tractors and farm equipment. Steve Cochran, treasurer of the Arkansas Valley Flywheelers said their members and tractors come from all over the Arkansas Valley, and have been around almost 20 years,

Western Museum of Mining and Industry Upcoming Events - 7/6/2009

September 17, 2009 7:00 p.m. Heritage Lecture Series To continue the 150th anniversary of the Colorado Gold Rush celebration, guest speaker Dr. Laurence Jankowski will discuss and show his film "Gold in Colorado". Heritage lectures are free to the public, reservations are suggested RSVP@wmmi.org or call 719-488-0880. Museum located at 225 North Gate Blvd. (I-25 Exit 156 A) in Colorado Springs. www.wmmi.org September 26, 2009 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. WMMI Workshop The WMMI

Miramont Castle Museum Introduces "Frontier Tomatoes" Adult Murder Mystery Show - 7/2/2009

On Saturday, August 1, 2009, at 6:00 pm We welcome you to "Frontier Tomatoes" An Adult Murder Mystery Show Return with us to the days of yesteryear and help solve the puzzling mystery... Who Shot the Preacher?? Join us in 1885 at Big Boulders, Colorado, in Miss Iona's "Shot and Cot" Saloon, where Rancher Pike has his own sermon for the man of the cloth. Meanwhile, Iona throws the Good Book and more at the preacher. As the sheriff reads him the riot act for acts unbecoming a

Celebrate 4th of July at Miramont Castle Museum - 7/1/2009

Celebrate Independence Day at historic Miramont Castle! Join us for taffy pulls, making ice cream, lawn games, parlor games, and socializing in our beautiful gardens. When: Saturday, July 4, 2009 - 11:00am to 4:00pm Dress: Victorian or Western Attire optional! Details: Guests will pay regular admission prices. There is no additional fee for participation. www.MiramontCastle.org 9 Capitol Hill Avenue Manitou Springs CO 80829-1618 719-685-1011 888-685-1011

Royal Gorge Bridge Celebrates 80th Birthday and 4th of July - 7/1/2009

Media Release: 6/26/09 Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Celebrates 80th Birthday and the Fourth of July The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo., celebrates its 80th birthday and the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The world’s highest suspension bridge was under construction in July, 1929, with the first towers constructed over a 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River. Special music and entertainment is scheduled for a memorable Colorado three-day weekend, July 3-5. The Nature &

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center 100 Year Anniversary - 6/17/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –June 16, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION “More Than Just A Garden” Guest Speaker:

Manitou Springs' Farmer's Market Continues To Grow With New Vendors in 5th Year - 6/3/2009

For Immediate Release FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NEW VENDORS IN 5th YEAR Manitou Springs, Colorado (June 3, 2009) The Midweek Farmer's Market is gearing up for another exciting season in Soda Springs Park. As the market continues to grow each year, expect to see several new vendors as well as some old favorites. This year, the market will add D'Vine Wine selling tastings and bottles of their wine under the pavilion, Farm Crest Milk and locally brewed coffee from Polar Bear

Garden of the Gods Summer Fun Calendar of Events - 5/19/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –May 20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 Details for Summer Fun Calendar Events DAILY GUIDED WALKS – 10am and 2pm DAILY

Shop, See the Sights and Save in Manitou Springs This Summer - 5/11/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, Contact: Kitty Clemens 719-321-8561 or Kitty@Clemens.com May 6, 2009 Shop, See the Sights and Save in Manitou Springs This Summer Manitou Springs website offers a variety of savings opportunities. 80829.com, one of Manitou Springs’ most useful resources, is a treasure chest of information about events, attractions, job listings, classifieds, Manitou school district information, real estate listings, arts/culture, city improvement

Manitou Springs Street Party Kicks Off Summer Season - 5/11/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, Contact: Kitty Clemens 719-321-8561 or Kitty@Clemens.com May 5, 2009 Manitou Springs Street Party Kicks Off Summer Season A 50s street party, sidewalk sales, Salute to America and pancake breakfast make Manitou the place to be on May 30. On Saturday, May 30, Manitou Springs will turn back time with A Salute to America---a day packed full of good clean family fun, sidewalk shopping bargains and retro-themed entertainment. Manitou is a

Lunch and a Look at the Garden of the Gods - 4/29/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 www.gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –April 27, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 Lunch and A Look at the Garden Tuesdays at Noon in March,

Mother's Day High Tea Queen's Parlour Tea Room Miramont Castle - 4/23/2009

Mother's Day High Tea Queen’s Parlour Tea Room, Miramont Castle 9 Capitol Hill Avenue, Manitou Springs Sunday, May 10, 2009 12:00 and 3:00 $25.00 per person $15.00 ages 5- 10 Includes Tax and Gratuity By Reservation Only 719-884-4109 or 685-1011 www.MiramontCastle.org 9 Capitol Hill Avenue Manitou Springs CO 80829-1618 719-685-1011 888-685-1011 toll free 719-884-4109 Tea Room 719-685-1985 fax

Family Fun Day Designated For May 16-17, 2009 - 4/20/2009

“Family Fun Day” Designated For May 16-17, 2009 Manitou Springs, CO -- April 20, 2009 Get a jump start on the summer while also saving money and visit one of the many family-friendly attractions and activities the Pikes Peak region offers. Participating members of Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association will offer a FREE child admission with each paid adult admission during the weekend of May 16 and 17, 2009. “For the past 35 years, Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association has

12th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center - 4/6/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –April 6, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x 404 Please note below the official schedule for the 12th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. This is a

Colorado Easter Sunrise Service Hosted by Royal Gorge Bridge & Park - 4/1/2009

March 25, 2009 Media Release Contact: Peggy Gair, Public Relations Manager, 719-276-8347 Colorado Easter Sunrise Service Hosted by Royal Gorge Bridge & Park and Ministerial Alliance of Canon City, Sunday, April 12, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on the South Rim of the Scenic Royal Gorge. On Easter Sunday, April 12, the sun will rise at 6:40 a.m. just in time for several hundred guests to witness an awesome Colorado sunrise showcasing the granite walls of the Royal Gorge and the Sangre

Lunch and A Look at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 3/23/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE –March 23, 2009, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0198 x. 404 Lunch and A Look at the Garden Tuesdays at Noon in

Garden Spring Break Art Show at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center - 3/17/2009

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 www.gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE – March 17, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry 719-219-0198 x. 404 CELEBRATE THE GARDEN SPRING BREAK ART SHOW AT THE GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR AND NATURE CENTER Saturday, March 21 – Thursday, April 2, 2009 Please join participants from six local elementary schools as they exhibit original

2009 Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off Winners Announced - 2/23/2009

For Immediate Release Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 354 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829 719.685.5089 Contact: Leslie Lewis or Floyd O’Neil 2009 Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off Winners Announced Manitou Springs, CO: The Sixteenth Annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off was held in Soda Springs Park on Saturday, February 21, 2009. Thirteen amateur and five professional teams lined the pavilion to compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in their

Lunch and A Look at the Garden of the Gods, March, April, May, 2009 - 2/20/2009

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666 www.gardenofgods.com NEWS RELEASE – February 20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry 719-219-0198 x. 404 Lunch and A Look at the Garden Tuesdays at Noon in March, April & May Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center’s free educational lecture series continues this spring with a focus on Charles

Carnivale Parade Shuttle Scheduled To Run on Feburary 21, 2009 - 2/13/2009

For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: Kitty Clemens (Cell) 719-321-8561 Carnivale Parade Shuttle Scheduled to Run on February 21, 2009 (Manitou Springs, Colorado) The 17th Annual Carnivale Parade in Manitou Springs will provide free transportation on Manitou Avenue for parade spectators and those wishing to attend the Mumbo Gumbo Cook Off in Soda Springs Park. Shuttle service will run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Manitou Avenue, stopping while the parade is in

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Welcomes New Elephant - 12/17/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean Anglum Public Relations Manager Cheyenne Mt. Zoo 633-9925 ext. 140 228-2077 pager sanglum@cmzoo.org CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO WELCOMES NEW ELEPHANT Crucial First Step Begins Elephant Expansion and Exhibit Renovation December 15, 2008 – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has announced that America’s mountain Zoo is the new home to a 22-year-old African elephant. The new female elephant, Malaika (ma-LIE-ka), was welcomed to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Saturday

“Snowflakes & Smiles” Holiday Parade in Manitou Springs, Colorado - 12/5/2008

Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 354 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs, CO 80829 Phone 719-685-5089 Fax 719-685-0355 Contact::Floyd O’Neil Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “Snowflakes & Smiles” Holiday Parade Manitou Springs “Snowflakes & Smiles” Holiday Parade will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008. The parade will begin at 12 p.m., noon, from the corner of Manitou Ave & El Paso Blvd. and follows a route through historic downtown Manitou Springs.

Shop One-of-a-Kind Gifts in Manitou Springs, Colorado - 12/5/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, Contact: Kitty Clemens 719-321-8561 or Kitty@Clemens.com December 4, 2008 One of a Kind Gifts to be Found in Manitou Springs Already tired of battling the crowds in the big box stores? Find some relief as well as unique, one-of-a-kind gifts in downtown Manitou Springs. You’ll also get more bang for your buck, save gas and bask in that good feeling that comes from shopping close by and supporting locally-owned businesses. In Manitou

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's Winter Wildland Event Supports Community Families, Colorado Springs, Colorado - 12/5/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean Anglum Public Relations Manager Cheyenne Mt. Zoo 633-9925 ext. 140 228-2077 pager sanglum@cmzoo.org CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S WINTER WILDLAND EVENT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY FAMILIES Every Winter WildLand Visit Helps Local Families December 2, 2008 – This season, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is proud to support the community efforts of Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD) with a unique “giving back” program. It was announced today that

Garden of the Gods Calendar of Events, November 2008 - 10/29/2008

NEWS RELEASE: October 29, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-219-0108 GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS - NOVEMBER, 2008 Wildlife Adventure Tuesday, November 4 – 10 am Join lead naturalist Bret Tennis for a wildlife hike at Garden of the Gods Park. Look for migrating species, as well as year-round residents among the animals

Emma Rides Again in Historic Manitou Springs! - 10/21/2008

Contact: Floyd O’Neil Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce Phone 685-5089 or 1-800-642-2567 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : ATTENTION RACE FANS! Emma Rides Again in Historic Manitou Springs! 14th Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Parade & Races Saturday, October 25th Manitou Springs, CO - The legend of Emma Crawford lives again this Saturday, October 25 2008 when coffins and “Emmas” race up the town’s main street. Each coffin is pushed by a team of 4 mourners and each will also have an “Emma”

Pikes Peak Country Present Annual Tourism Award - 10/13/2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Carvell, Executive Director Pikes Peak Country Attractions Assoc. Phone: 800-525-2250 or 719-685-5894 Facsimile: 719-685-5873 E-mail: ppcaa@pikes-peak.com Internet: www.pikes-peak.com Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association Presents 2008 Annual Tourism Achievement Award For Immediate Release Manitou Springs, CO----October 13, 2008-- Pikes Peak Country Attractions (PPCAA) held its Annual Business Meeting on October 8, 2008 at the Cheyenne

Octoberfest 4-5, Saturday, and Sunday, at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colorado - 9/30/2008

Media Alert September 29, 2008 Contact: Peggy Gair, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, 719-276-8347 Octoberfest 4-5, Saturday, and Sunday, at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colorado, is a splendid way to spend a Colorado autumn afternoon, At Juniper Junction, the event and picnic area surrounded by beautiful scenery with a great overlook of the Royal Gorge Bridge, the park serves up traditional brats, beer, and fun! What would Octoberfest be without a polka or two around

Manitou Springs Places in Budget Travel Magazine’s Top 10 - 9/25/2008

For Immediate Release For More Information, Contact: Kitty Clemens Kitty@clemens.com 719-685-9741 September 25, 2008 Manitou Springs Places in Budget Travel Magazine’s Top 10 Several years ago, when Manitou Springs was characterized by an annual travel book as a “quaint, but shabby” little mountain town, it was a like a line drawn in the sand for the business owners and other invested citizens. Since then, they have pulled together, creating a master plan for the city,

BUDGET TRAVEL Magazine Names Manitou Springs Top Small City With Good Quality of Life - 9/12/2008

BUDGET TRAVEL Sept. 12, 2008 These towns all have fewer than 10,000 people—but they can rival larger cities when it comes to good food, culture, and quality of life. 1. Port Jervis, N.Y. By Karen Tina Harrison Population: 9,161 Nearest city: New York, 93 miles Priced out of New York City by rising rents, many artists and shopkeepers are moving to this old railroad and canal hub on the Delaware River. "You can own a house with real character at a price that's unheard of

In Manitou Springs, a Peek at Pikes Peak and More - 8/20/2008

In Manitou Springs, a Peek at Pikes Peak and More A morning ride on the cog railway and an afternoon of shopping By Helen Anders AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Sunday, August 17, 2008 MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. — Pikes Peak — all 14,110 feet of it — looms over this cute little town just west of Colorado Springs. Can't ignore it. May as well go up it. I'm not a mountain-climber, though. I could drive up — a 19-mile drive that takes about two hours. But I'd be too busy trying not to drive off

Garden of the Gods Offers FREE Toddler Nature Program - 8/20/2008

NEWS RELEASE – AUGUST 20, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 719-219-0108 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 SEPTEMBER, 2008, TODDLER NATURE PROGRAM Time: 10:15 am Fee: Free of charge Site: GOGV&NC – Red Rocks Room Reservations required: 719-219-0108 Limited to

Mountain Musical Festival Line Up Announced - 8/19/2008

Mountain Music Festival Line-up Announced This year’s 26th annual Mountain Music Festival in Manitou Springs’ Soda Springs Park, once again with its great lineup of dulcimer, guitar, banjo, world and bluegrass music - all folk, all the time! – will kick-off informally Thursday, Aug. 21 with musicians gathering at Kinfolks Mountain Outfitters, 950 Manitou Ave. The public is encouraged to attend and meet many of the internationally acclaimed musicians who will be on hand. Performances

Labor Day Wild West Weekend and Rendezvous at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park - 8/12/2008

Media Release: Contact, Peggy Gair, pgair@cpucorp.net, 276-8347 Labor Day Wild West Weekend and Rendezvous at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Take a walk on the “wild west” side, and visit the Bell’s Fort Free Trappers and Muzzle Loaders 24th Annual Rendezvous Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30 – September 1, on the South Rim of the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo. Participants in the Bell’s Fort Rendezvous present a living history for the

Outside Machinery Days at Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 8/9/2008

For immediate release For more information Contact: Loretta Howden Marketing Coordinator Phone: (719) 488-0880 E-mail: info@wmmi.org Outside Machinery Days at WMMI July 14, July 26, August 27, September 20 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO (8/9/08)- Hear the shrill whistle of the Western Museum of Mining & Industry’s 1928 Osgood Steam Shovel. When it is operating, it never fails to attract our youngest visitors, many of them relating it to the historic and artful

Details for Summer Fun Calendar Events for AUGUST, 2008 - 7/28/2008

NEWS RELEASE – July 28, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street, CSC 80904 719-219-0108 Details for Summer Fun Calendar Events for AUGUST, 2008 DAILY GUIDED WALKS – 10am and 2pm, DAILY NATURE PRESENTATIONS – throughout the day 3.SUMMER FUN AT THE GARDEN: (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – LIMITED TO FIRST 25,

Celebrate America's Wild West Over July 4th at Royal Gorge Bridge and Park - 6/20/2008

Celebrate America’s Wild West over Fourth of July Weekend at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Contact: Peggy Gair, PR Manager, 719-276-8347 America’s western heritage, man’s ingenuity, and Colorado’s beauty is showcased for the Fourth of July celebration at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City, Colo., home of the world’s highest suspension bridge. Almost 80 years old, the Royal Gorge Bridge is still considered an engineering marvel according to today’s standards. Special music

Premier showing of new HD film of the Garden – You’ve Never Seen the - 6/20/2008

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center What: Premier showing of new HD film of the Garden – You’ve Never Seen the Garden Look Like This! Where: Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center Theater 1805 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Contact:Bonnie Frum, Director of Operations Laura Muir, Momentum 719-219- 0101 719-576-8301 Colorado Springs, CO…Please join us for “How Did Those Red

Area Attractions Team Up To Offer Colorado Springs "Day-cation" - 6/18/2008

NEWS RELEASE 2735 Rocky Heights Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80921 P: (719) 633-4777, F: (719) 328-0523 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mary A. Cukjati — (719) 633-4777 Four Local Area Attractions Team Up to Offer a Colorado Springs “Day-cation” package…and FREE gas! Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 18, 2008) – With gas prices soaring and relief no where in sight, four Colorado Springs attractions have partnered together this summer to offer the perfect, affordable

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER - 5/15/2008

NEWS RELEASE – May 15, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: Jeanne McElderry Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 North 30th Street, CSC 80904 719-219-0108 GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER NATURE PROGRAM SCHEDULE – JUNE, 2008 FREE DAILY GUIDED WALKS 10 am and 2 pm FREE NATURE PRESENTATIONS throughout the day SUMMER FUN AT THE GARDEN (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – LIMITED

Pikes Peak Country Attractions 2008 Spring/Summer Ad Campaigns - 4/30/2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Carvell, Executive Director Pikes Peak Country Attractions Assoc. Phone: 800-525-2250 or 719-685-5894 Facsimile: 719-685-5873 E-mail: ppcaa@pikes-peak.com Internet: www.pikes-peak.com Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association Markets To Locals To “Vacation In The Own Backyard” For immediate release Manitou Springs, CO----May 1, 2008 The price of fuel is challenging us all. Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association (PPCAA), an association

The Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook Off is Ready! - 1/30/2008

The Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook Off is Ready! For Details, Contact: Floyd, JoAnn or Leslie Phone 685-5089 or 1-800-642-2567 Manitou Springs: This Saturday, February, 2 nd, the Annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook Off takes place at Soda Springs Park. Both Amateur and Professional Divisions have been full for more than a week, and the contestants are ready to serve up their best recipes! Trophies, plaques and cash prizes will go to the winners in both the Professional and Amateur divisions.

TWO SISTERS INN OF MANITOU SPRINGS AWARDED HONORABLE MENTION IN BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM NATIONAL PANCAKE CONTEST - 1/30/2008

Sharon Smith and Wendy Goldstein of Two Sisters Inn – a bed and breakfast in Manitou Springs, CO, recently received “Honorable Mention” in BedandBreakfast.com’s Pancakes with Personality® Contest. Over 100 recipes were entered nationally from all different Inns and B&Bs and the Two Sisters Inn’s recipe for Sweet Potato Roestis was chosen among the best twenty pancake recipes in the country by BedandBreakfast.com judges. “So many accomplished innkeeper chefs entered the contest, and our

To Request A Press Kit - 12/13/2007

To request a full press kit from Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association, please contact us via e-mail at dianne@pikes-peak.com, or call us toll-free at 1-800-525-2250.

Family Exploration Day at Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 12/4/2007

Family Exploration Day Simple Machines, Lego Steam Engines & the Industrial Revolution Saturday, January 12, 2008 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Colorado Springs (11/23/07) Motor on down to the Museum to explore the principles of physics like work, friction and inertia through hands-on experiments with levers, axles and wheels. Then see how these simple machines are put to work using working Lego® Models and the giant steam engines of the Industrial Revolution! Allow at least an hour for

Western Museum of Mining and Industry Presents Family Exploration Day - 8/4/2007

For Immediate Release Contact: Loretta Howden Marketing Coordinator Western Museum of Mining & Industry 719-488-0880 info@wmmi.org Western Museum of Mining & Industry presents Family Exploration Day The Art & Geology of Photography October 13, 2007: Family Exploration Day: The Art & Geology of Photography! 1 p.m. They say: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” That’s because there is so much science behind the art of photography. Venture to the Museum to experience an

Western Museum of Mining and Industry Presents Changing Mines In America - 8/4/2007

For Immediate Release Contact: Loretta Howden Marketing Coordinator Western Museum of Mining & Industry 719-488-0880 info@wmmi.org The Western Museum of Mining & Industry presents CHANGING MINES IN AMERICA: A photography exhibit by Peter Goin Exhibit Opening September 13, 2007 5:00-7:00 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO (8/30/07)- Join us for the opening of our new photo exhibit featuring the work of nationally recognized artist Peter Goin. Experience Goin’s visual and cultural legacy

FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW FOR 3RD YEAR WITH NEW VENDORS - 6/6/2007

For More Information Contact: Kitty Clemens Economic Development Director 719-685-9741 CELL (719)-321-8561 kitty@clemens.com For Immediate Release FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW FOR 3RD YEAR WITH NEW VENDORS Manitou Springs, Colorado (June 6, 2007) Manitou Springs is preparing for another exciting year in downtown as the Midweek Market Farmers Market Festival continues to change and grows each year. This year, the market will add Colorado wines, Pappardelle's Pasta and natural

Western Museum of Mining & Industry Hosts Rockhounding and Prospecting Seminar - 5/24/2007

Western Museum of Mining & Industry hosts Rockhounding & Prospecting Seminar June 30, 2007 9:00 a.m. Colorado Springs, CO (5/23/07)- The Western Museum of Mining & Industry invites you to learn the secrets of basic rockhounding and gold prospecting. With the assistance of the Gold Prospectors of Colorado, the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, and the Lake George Gem and Mineral Club, experts in Pikes Peak area geology will teach an introduction to rockhounding and gold

Zoo's Primate World Building To Reopen - 2/14/2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sean Anglum Public Relations Manager Cheyenne Mt. Zoo 633-9925 ext. 140 Pager 228-2077 sanglum@cmzoo.org CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S PRIMATE WORLD BUILDING WILL REOPEN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 -- Open to the public at 9:00 a.m. -- February 14, 2007 – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will reopen the Primate World building, home to the Zoo’s western lowland gorilla troop, on Friday morning, February 16 at 9:00 a.m. The building has been closed since the birth of a baby to Asha,

Family Exploration Days at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry - What's Mined Is Yours! - 9/7/2006

Colorado Springs, CO (9/07/06)- Did you know that almost everything we use comes from mined materials, including cars, buildings, bicycles, computers, television, and even food (you eat rocks)! Join us at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry to discover how geology, mining, and reclamation allow you to live a 21st century lifestyle. Identify rocks and minerals, and perform hands-on mineral identification. Explore the hobby of rock collecting as you tour the Colorado Rockhounding Exhibit, and

Take A "Peak" At The Past: The History Of The Pikes Peak Region - 4/25/2001

Pikes Peak, Colorado, 2001 ... The breathtaking majesty of Pikes Peak has been the center of attention in this region for thousands of years, drawing people to it from all over the world. After failing to reach the 14,110-foot summit in 1806, Lieutenant Zebulon Pike named the mountain "Grand Peak," and proclaimed that no man would ever ascend it. Grand Peak was later renamed Pikes Peak in his honor, and the mountain has been ascended by man in numerous ways including wagon, cog railway,

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