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Colorado Springs LODGING
Lone Duck Campground
719.684.9907 - 800.776.5925
8855 W Hwy 24
Cascade, CO 80809
www.loneduckcamp.com
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SEASON: May 15- September 30
I-25 Exit 141. 12 miles west on US Hwy 24, make U-turn at first Green Mtn Falls exit, then East on Hwy 24, 250 yards. Mountain views, grassy shaded sites, campfires, pool, trout fishing pond, laundry, hot showers, clean restrooms, playground, pancake breakfast, WiFi & modem friendly. Convenient to attractions.

 
 
 
 
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EXPERIENCE COLORADO SPRINGS at Pikes Peak - Colorado's second-largest city. When it comes to magnificent scenery and natural beauty, Colorado Springs has it all. It's the home of America's mountain, Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's highest mountains at 14,110 feet. This "purple mountain majesty" inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write "America the Beautiful" a century ago.

 

 
 
FAST FACTS

 

Major area attractions: More than 50.
Area's number one attraction: Garden of the Gods, with 1.7 million visitors per year. Home to Pikes Peak (originally named Grand Peak by Lieutenant Zebulon Pike in 1806) one of Colorado's highest mountains at 14,110 feet.

 

ATTRACTIONS

 

PIKES PEAK - AMERICA'S MOUNTAIN
Over 200 years ago, accomplished western explorer Zebulon Pike first gazed upon the mountain that now bears his name. The mountain and the surrounding region have drawn interest and scores of visitors ever since. The summit can be reached by car on the scenic Pikes Peak Highway, by train on the famous Cog Railway or by foot on the ambitious Barr Trail.

ATTRACTIONS

Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak is home to more than 50 man-made and natural attractions such as Garden of the Gods, U.S. Olympic Training Center, u.S. Air Force Academy, Royal Gorge Bridge, Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Flying W Ranch, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Focus on the Family.


 


RECREATION
Each year, over six million visitors enjoy an endless array of outdoor activities including hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, river rafting, rock climbing, golf, tennis, horseback riding, ballooning, fishing and hunting.

LODGING & DINING
Whether you a prefer cozy bed & breakfast, rustic mountain cabin or 5-star, full-service resort, you will find a variety of accommodations to fit your budget.

CONVENIENT LOCATION
Driving in is easy: Colorado Springs is located just 60 miles south of Denver via scenic interstate 25. Flying in is even easier through the Colorado Springs Airport (www.flycos.com)

SUMMER WEATHER
Colorado Springs (6,035 feet) ensures mild summer temperatures with prevailing breezes granting over 300 days of sunshine each year. The average daytime temperature is between 70˚-85˚F, and afternoon humidity is normally less than 40%.

 
2012 EVENT SCHEDULE

The Incredible Circus Millibo May 5-19, 2012, The Millibo Art Theatre. Grab a ringside seat and hold on to your popcorn as acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, clowns, stilt dancers and magicians bring up-close amazement in this brand new Circus Millibo! Join us for milk, cookies, and crafts after every show!


3rd Annual First Saturdays Car Show, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, West Dick's Sporting Goods Parking lot at First and Main Town Center

2nd Annual Mother's Day Tea, Saturday, May 12th, 11am-1pm, First and Main Town Center, Coloraedo Springs. Our Mother's Day Tea will be located in the park at First & Main across from the Cinemark under a grand white tent in a whimsical garden theme. We will feature a full tea service with a variety of teas, sandwiches and desserts, all on real china. Along with the fantastic tea service, we will have activities such as face painting, a bounce house, magician and party favors for everyone! JCPenney will also have a special fashion show featuring their new summer fashions.

Cirque Dreams: Pop Goes The Rock May 13, 2012
Pikes Peak Center

Hairspray May 10-19, 2012
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Be swept away to 1960's Baltimore. The 50's are out… and change is in the air in this 2003 Tony-Award winning musical which has been delighting audiences across the country. Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show."

Mike Maddux May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, & September 9, 2012
Ancient Mariner, An institution in the Colorado music scene, an award winning guitarist, including a trophy at the prestigious National Flatpicking Championship contest held annually in Winfield, Kansas, the Colorado State Flatpicking contest, and many others, a featured columnist and recording artist for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and FGM records, his music has regular airplay around the world, including the Czhech republic, Australia, and Europe, as well as North America, and all over the world on Internet Radio!


Climb to Conquer Cancer of Colorado Springs May 19, 2012
This is a non-competitive event where teams of 8 to 15 people participate in a hike through Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Each team has the opportunity to submit their own artwork for the back of their t-shirts (if registered by 4/1/12), and is encouraged to fundraise for the event. Teams form from businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, churches, schools and service organizations

Meadow Grass Music Festival May 25 and 27, 2012
La Foret Conference and Retreat Center. We're excited to announce Son Volt as the headliner for the 4th Annual MeadowGrass Music Festival on Memorial Day weekend, featuring three days of national and regional artists performing roots, Americana, bluegrass, indie and blues music.


Territory Days May 26-28, 2012
3 day family street festival celebrating the history of the area. 150,000 attendees expected.


8th Annual  First and Main Summer Concert Series, First and main Town Center, Colorado Springs
June 1st: Moses Jones
June 8th: Palmer Divide
June 15th: 6035
June 22nd: Black Rose Band
June 29th: Young Austin & No Difference
July 6th: Mad Dog
July 13th: SofaKillers
July 20th: Adam Lopez & His Might LoCasters
July 27th: Jake Loggins Band

Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival June 2, 2012
Memorial Park. One of Colorado's best Wine Festivals. 25 Colorado Wineries will be pouring tastings of their wines as well as selling bottles of wine. Many retail booths selling wine related wares. Food booths and entertainment throughout the event.

Gold Fever Chronicles Weekends, June 8 - September 29, 2012
Lon Chaney Theater, Return to the Wild West of Old Colorado City (aka "Old Town") has been Colorado's first territorial capital, then gateway to Cripple Creek's gold mines, and home to a host of colorful characters. Gold Fever Chronicles introduces you to many of these memorable folks. During these 1-hr. plays, you'll meet friends of Laura Bell McDaniel, the town's most notorious "soiled dove;" "Prairie Dog" O'Byrne, an enterprising young gent; law dogs, gamblers, miners, and many more!

Woodland Park Fine Arts & Crafts Fair, Fridays, June 8 to September 28.
WE have FOUR corners and the center of an intersection! Bands, entertainment, the Dog Show and the Chalk Drawing Contest


Saturday Mountain Festival, June 16 to August 25, Bergstrom Park, the old Midland Railroad depot directly on Hwy 24 downtown.That happens from 9am-3:30pm. Musicians, farm produce, local Authors, craftspeople and artists- all overlooking Pikes Peak.

90th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb July 8, 2012
Spencer Penrose of Colorado Springs realized early the tourist potential of Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs. In 1915 Penrose finished converting the narrow carriage road to the summit of the 14,110-foot mountain into the Pikes Peak Highway. In order to publicize his adopted hometown and his new road, he devised a simple plan - run an automobile race to the summit of Pikes Peak on the new highway.
The first Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb was held August 10-12, 1916.


Revving it for Rachael Car Show July 14, 2012
UVC Shopping Area. Come show off those cars, trucks, and motorcycles for a great cause! There will be judging for prizes-local vendors-free samples-family fun.

Carbon Leaf In Concert July 28, 2012
Wonderland Ranch Summer Music Series, Colorado Springs. Carbon Leaf's unique blend of Rock, Folk, Bluegrass, Celtic and down-home charm have drawn a solid following for almost 20 years.

Castle Rock Wine Fest July 21, 2012
The Grange in the Meadows, Castle Rock. The Castle Rock Wine Fest, like the Colorado wines it features, improves with age. In its ninth year, it will offer tastings of 170+ varieties of wine from more than 25 wineries, as well as wine accessory and food vendors.

Firehouse Quilts 7th Annual Quilt Show July 20-21, 2012
Events Center at Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO. This unique fundraiser has over 150 quilts on display created by quilters throughout Colorado, live music, vendors, raffle quilts, free parking, easy access from I-25. View this unique art form while supporting Firehouse Quilts. Admission: $7

Old School Car Show August 3-4, 2012
Event Center At Rustic Hills, Treasures Out of Darkness Productions announces 3 awesome attractions at the Old School Car Show at the new Event Center. First, a live performance of an action packed street drama from California. Second, a live Christian concert with the best up and coming Christian artists. And third, a 2 day indoor/outdoor, prize-winning car show with over 300 custom vehicles!

5th Annual Vino & Notes, Wine-Food-Jazz Festival, August 4th, 2012,
Memorial Park, Woodland Park. Cost $25, military discounts available. Each participant receives an imprinted wine glass and tastings from 20 Colorado wineries, variety of vendors, quality entertainment and much more. Benefits Help the Needy

The Top Ten Mile August 4, 2012
Grace Athletic Stadium. The newest Grand Prix Race in Colorado Springs is - The Top 10! A Ten Mile race run from Stadium to Stadium! Start at the Grace Athletic Center off of Union Blvd, run down the Templeton Gap Trail to the Pikes Peak Greenway, wind your way up and down the Pikes Peak Greenway and finish in the Colorado College Stadium

PV Cycle Derby 2012 August 8, 2012
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch, Get ready for another exciting season of premier Colorado mountain bike racing! We are pleased to announce the 2012 Rocky Mountain Endurance Race Series and excited to build upon the momentum created in 2011. The new race courses and venues that were premiered will be featured again.
 
The 36th annual Colorado Balloon Classic and Colorado's largest Air Show, Sept. 1-3, Memorial Park, Colorado Springs

For all regional events and performances, go to VisitCOS.comTerritory or call the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau toll free at 877.PIKESPEAK or visit

 
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