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In Garden of the Gods, it’s best to be on dirt. Let the masses roam the roads and sidewalks through the majestic central area.OK, so you won’t escape the crowds by taking the trail to Siamese Twins, one of the park’s more captivating outcrops. Still, the scene is typically less hectic than that of Balanced Rock and those sandstone monoliths in the Central Garden.In the summer, you’ll want to go early or late on a weekday or super early on the weekend. To reach the Twins, you have a few options. For a longer trip on foot, take the Palmer Trail, with access points from the Central Garden and all along Garden Drive from there. The road leads to the parking lot numbered 14, home to a Siamese Twins trailhead. Another is at parking lot No. 16, which is where we started on this trip. This is just ahead from the Trading Post, which might be your best bet for parking during busy times. Lifestyle New trails and intrigues waiting to be realized in North Cheyenne … [Read more...] about Visit the iconic Siamese Twins of Garden of the Gods

Toss your hiking boots aside, hop in the car, and get ready for a colorful adventure across some of the most magnificent landscapes in Colorado. Here's your go-to guide for seeing fall foliage across the beautiful Centennial State all from the comfort of your vehicle.Road-trippers get ready to be dazzled by mother nature's remarkable display of fall color.Please check weather conditions, current road conditions, and closures before planning your travels to any one of these destinations. High-elevation roads are often inaccessible due to snow, even in the summer months.1. Soak Up The Beauty of Fall Along Boreas PassSeeking fall bliss? Step into fall with a mountain town adventure to Boreas Pass in Breckenridge, Colorado. Feast your eyes on 22-miles of fall foliage, from sparkling gold to fiery orange to cinnamon changing leaves, this is one beauty show you don’t want to miss.Insider Tip: There are two starting points – Breckenridge or Como. Low-clearance 2WD cars are able to … [Read more...] about 12 scenic drives to see fall colors in Colorado

SIGNINGSJohn Anderson — Author of “ R.S. Kelly — A Man of the Territory” and “Native American Prayer Trees of Colorado,” 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Hooked on Books, 12 E. Bijou St.; 419-7660.LITERARY EVENTSAugust Write Brain: Are You Ready for a Writing Contest? — 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, free; tinyurl.com/yybtptdd.Children’s History Hour — “Pedro’s Pan: A Gold Rush Story” by Matthew Lasley, for ages 3-6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday and Aug. 31, Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., free. Reservations: 385-5990, cspm.org.Pikes Peak Writers Night — Aspiring writers can have questions answered, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Johnny’s Navajo Hogan, 2817 N. Nevada Ave., free; [email protected] pikespeakwriters.com, tinyurl.com/y4qo9bkr.Pikes Peak Writers Open Critique — 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Colorado Springs Police Station, Falcon Division, 7850 Goddard St., free; pikespeak … [Read more...] about Colorado Springs area literary events starting Aug. 18

Music/Stage/ArtTHROUGH AUG. 31”How Do You See God?” exhibit — Academy Art & Frame Co., 7560 N. Academy Blvd.; tinyurl.com/y3ng6432.FRIDAYMoses Jones Quartet — Jazz in the Garden Series, 7-9 p.m., Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 631 N. Tejon St.; jazzinthegarden.org.SEPT. 7Ravi Zacharias and Dennis Prager — Hosted by Summit Ministries, 7 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $10-$60; pikespeak center.com.Conferences/RetreatsOCT. 14-16The First New Testament: Paul and the Earliest Gospel Traditions — La Foret Conference Center, 6145 Shoup Road, $150-$290. Registration: laforet.org/events.MiscellaneousSEPT. 8115th Anniversary Historic Celebration — Tours, historian Richard Marold as Winfield Scott Stratton, highlights of stained-glass windows, history of murals by Rachel Thompson and more, 1-3 p.m., Pikes Peak United Methodist Church, 2927 W. Pikes Peak Ave.; 634-3589.Events are free unless noted. Email information at … [Read more...] about Colorado Springs area religious events starting Aug. 18

Love Island’s Zara McDermott, 22, and Made in Chelea’s Sam Thompson, 27, may be from two different reality worlds but they seem to be a match made in heaven. And the couple seem to think they’re strong enough to take on any challenge as they publicly declare their love and are reportedly set to appear on E4 reality show Made in Chelsea, together. From packing on the PDA to jetting off on holiday together, their new romance has been drumming up the likes on Instagram. When did Zara and Sam meet? The reality star couple first sparked romance rumours when Zara was spotted dropping flirty comments underneath Sam’s Instagram photos. The rumour mill then when into overdrive when the couple were snapped holding hands together in London. However, Sam exclusively told OK! online it was her who made the first move on him, by sliding into his DM’s. Sam said: “She slid into my DMs, it was great and I’m glad she did. “Do you know what, I … [Read more...] about Inside Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson’s relationship