There are many bike trails... and other Colorado Springs, CO Off The Beaten Path Tips

There are many bike trails around COS. One is in Palmer Park, but it's more offroad. The others, like Monument Creek Trail as smooth gravel trails that extend for quite a ways. The T-Gap Trail (Templeton Gap Trail) extends north-south, basically parallel to the Monument Creek Trail, but is paved for much of the way. I used part of that trail to bike to work every day in the Spring of 2001.

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Off The Beaten Path: There is a little restaurant...

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Written by John195123

on Sep 7, 2002

There is a little restaurant on Weber, right before it crosses (going north) Jackson, then dead-ends. It is called the 'Diner' and has good BBQ and other sandwiches, not to mention ice-cream!!!!! Weber is just west of Nevada Ave. There is a Safeway and a bunch of other stores in the Bon Center (which is the back drop for the Diner. Not beautiful, but good enough. Just for locational reasons: East to West.
[Field][Wasatch][Bon Center][T-Gap Trail]{Diner}[Weber

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Off The Beaten Path: Hey, if you happen to enjoy...

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Written by John195123

on Sep 7, 2002

Hey, if you happen to enjoy tango and milongas, email me for more information about the above in the Colorado Springs/ Denver areas!!!!
There is a fairly big tango community here, and we'd love to have you... beginner to advanced!

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Off The Beaten Path: Hey, for you outdoor...

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Written by John195123

on Sep 7, 2002

Hey, for you outdoor people!!!!!!!!!!!! There is an REI here in the Springs, on the corner of Woodman and Academy!!!!!

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Off The Beaten Path: Also, there is a place called...

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Written by John195123

on Sep 7, 2002

Also, there is a place called Mountain Chalet near downtown COS, which has good stuff, and lots of techincal stuff as well as clothing and camping stuff. Stuff.

Address:
226 North Tejon
Colorado Springs (duh), Colorado 80903

Phone:
719.633.0732

Fax:
719.520.0021

Website:
www.mtnchalet.com

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Off The Beaten Path: I don't really know what to...

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Written by John195123

on Sep 7, 2002

I don't really know what to say about this place, because there really isn't anything to do, but Colorado College campus. Email me if you want to visit and I'll show you around! It's not a bad campus, despite the glass and urban/residential setting. Some of the architecture and buildings are neat. It's not a bad school either, especially if you are liberal. I tend more towards conservative, thus being disliked by many. Oh well. Personally, if you happen to be thinking of sending a kid here, don't. If you want to know why, email me. It's too detailed for this page. But, come visit if you like!

This is my room!!!

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Off The Beaten Path: If you need storage for...

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Written by John195123

on Sep 7, 2002

If you need storage for reasnable prices, go to Motoe City Mini Storage. The staff is verye friend'y as did what they could to save me money!
They are located at
914 Motor City Drive (off 8th Street) in Colorado Springs (80906)
Phone:
719.633.6952
Website:
www.ministorages.com

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Off The Beaten Path: I admit that this is a bit off...

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Written by John195123

on Sep 7, 2002

I admit that this is a bit off travel, but I know that many people are interested in music. For rentals and sales or questions, go to Rice Music at 410 South 8th Street (80905) 719.634.3717; or 4614 Austin Bluff's Parkway (80918) 719.260.6177.

I am trying to fill in all the areas of this city, and music is important to many people. So, if you're on a road trip, stop by Rice Music. 1.800.444.RICE. It's a great place for music lovers to visit!

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Off The Beaten Path: One of the best hikes I've had...

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Written by John195123

on Sep 7, 2002

One of the best hikes I've had was in North Cheyenne Canyon. Granted it was off the beaten path, literally, but alert people like myself can do that withour risking much damage to the surrounding area. It was really cool. Also, I've hiked and biked around the Garden of the Gods area which is cool. There are lots of tourists by the rocks, but if you get away some, it gets better, and prettier.

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Off The Beaten Path: Ballooning

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Written by John195123

on Feb 28, 2003

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