History of the Aspens: in the Colorado Rockies

October 3, 2023
Aspen-Hill

Reading Time: 2 minutesHISTORY OF THE ASPENS Every year about this time, Fall is ushered in by a flush of Aspen trees as their leaves turn to gold. Where I live in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the particular aspen is called the “trembling” or quaking aspen. The broadleaf and the flattened stem cause them to flutter in…

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History of Garden of the Gods

October 20, 2009
Garden of the Gods

Reading Time: 2 minutesHISTORY OF GARDEN OF THE GODS Colorado Springs is known for many attractions that make it a tourist destination in Colorado: the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Olympic Training Center, the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, the 5-star  Broadmoor Hotel, Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak, Glen Eyrie, and even the headquarters of…

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