Sports + Recreation

Fly Fishing, Water Sports + More

Angler’s Covey, Pikes Peak Outfitters & Colorado Tackle Pro: Providing Everything You Need to Enjoy a Day on Water Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Gaylon Wampler Photography Angler’s Covey has been a pillar of the fly fishing community since opening its doors in 1981. Kent Brekke, the original owner, was passionate about fly fishing and wanted to provide quality gear with exceptional customer service. In 1991, after managing the store for three years, David Leinweber and his wife...

Arts + Culture

Nostalgic + Inspiring

Bernard Sandoval: From Drawing to Advertising to Painting Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Bernard Sandoval For Bernard Sandoval, the love of art is a long and winding story. “Like many artists, my journey started as a kid,” he says. “My dad would draw cartoons and sketch, and when you are a kid who sees that regularly, it's just normal.” Sandoval grew up on 14 acres at the outskirts of Raton, New Mexico, surrounded by horses and cows. His surroundings like Raton, Santa Fe and...

Travel

Unforgettable Colorado Train Trips

Ready, Set, Ride the Rails through the Centennial State Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Rocky Mountaineer, Cumbres & Toltec, Durango& Silverton Railroad, Amtrak Train, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Georgetown Loop Railroad, Leadville Railroad, Cripple Creek Railroad The early trains of Colorado hauled dreams, gold and grit across the spine of the Rockies. Once the iron lifeline of booming mining towns, these railways have transformed into windows to the past. Today, these rails...

Life + Culture

Happy Little Bees

Rocky Mountain Bee Supply Brings Joy to Beekeepers and the Planet Article by Lindsay Tallman | Photography by Rocky Mountain Bee Supply Leonard and Dolly Rickerman, owners of Rocky Mountain Bee Supply, are on a mission to support and educate hobby beekeepers in the Pikes Peak region. After Leonard retired from the military, they settled in the Pikes Peak region and began keeping bees. Dolly’s grandfather was a hobby beekeeper and despite her many years of beekeeping experience, they found it...

Education

A Bookstore… on Wheels

Roadrunner Bookshop: Rolling Soon to a Location Near You Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Tally Kerr, The Roadrunner Bookshop Tally Kerr grew up in New Mexico and moved to Colorado Springs to attend UCCS in 2002. She earned her degree in forensic science and worked for a few years in the evidence unit at the Colorado Springs Police Department. Later, she worked in circulation at East Library and most recently at Buckley’s Homestead Supply. Then, one day, she stumbled upon a...

Food + Beverage

Beauty in the Baking

Confections by Charlee: Treats for Every Occasion  Article by Jacey Blue Renner | Photography by Charlee Massey With so many celebrations, milestones, and get-togethers throughout the year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to make everything special. Confections by Charlee, with its elevated bespoke designs and attention to detail, offers both delicious and gorgeous hand-crafted sugar cookies to locals in the Colorado Springs area.  “I’m inspired by other cookie artists, nature, as well...

Entertainment

Riding in Harmony

Pikes Peak Rangerettes: Horsemanship, Charity + Sisterhood Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Brian Gauck- BQ Gauck Photography The American West is built on unique cultural practices due to a history of exploration and settlement that was not without conflict. This inevitably produced a heritage that is steeped in individualism, self-reliance and an irrefutable connection to the land. Hard work and horsemanship still stand as a symbol of the grit it took to pave the way to...

Food + Beverage

Fruit Flavor in Every Bite

Sherbeth’s Sweet Shoppe: Whipping Up Creamy Sherbert in Fun Flavors Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Beth Glazener Homemade ice cream was a staple in Beth Glazener’s childhood home. Growing up in California, it was warm most of the year and ice cream was a favorite family treat.  It started with a hand-crank ice cream maker and Glazener along with her three siblings took turns rotating the crank until the ice cream was done. She even has an old photo of herself as a toddler, taking her...

Education

A Glimpse Back in Time

Rock Ledge Ranch: Celebrating 150 Years of Colorado Springs History Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Rock Ledge Ranch A trip to Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods Park is a step into the past. “Rock Ledge Ranch is a timeline of people who lived right here on the Ranch,” says Melissa Keown, lead historical interpreter and caretaker. The ranch honors its American Indian history alongside that of the settlers who later began living on the 160-acre plot of land situated between...

Arts + Culture

Functional Artwork

Pine Knot Wood Design: Creating Artisan Home Décor + Custom Pieces Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Pine Knot Wood Design What do you do when you buy your first home and need some furniture? Most us head to our local furniture store—but not Hunter Ortuno. He decided to take advantage of his new garage space to design and build his own furnishings. “We needed a dining table and I decided that it would be my first project for my new home,” Ortuno says. “It wasn’t my best work because I...