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A nice fall day in Penrose, Cañon City, and Florence

Post author:adrienne
Post published:October 14, 2010
Post category:Florence Canon City Penrose Travel

Penrose, Cañon City, and Florence are three little towns about 30 minutes south of Colorado Springs. Penrose is know for its farms. Cañon City is known for river rafting and…

Crepes Francaise: B-minus

Post author:dangermike
Post published:October 13, 2010
Post category:bourbon Cafes Downtown Colorado Springs Drinks Neighborhoods Our faves Paris Crepe (snacks)Restaurant reviews

Crepes Francaise is no substitute for Paris Crepe! It's true. While we enjoy all crepes and crepe-related foods, we have a special affinity for Paris Crepe. That said, Crepes Francaise…

Rico’s at Poor Richard’s

Post author:adrienne
Post published:October 12, 2010
Post category:Bars Beer Cafes Downtown Colorado Springs Happy hour Restaurant reviews Rico's (wine/cafe)Wine

Rico's at Poor Richard's is a little cafe and wine bar on Tejon St. in downtown Colorado Springs. It's separated from Poor Richard's Restaurant by a toy store but you can access…

Vintage travel trailer restoration project

Post author:dangermike
Post published:October 11, 2010
Post category:Camping Travel Vintage travel trailer

I am not a smart man. I've been called clever sometimes. Periodically witty. And when I was younger, I was handsome. But smart? Not often. Take the other day, for…

Smiley’s Bakery and Cafe, Colorado Springs, CO

Post author:adrienne
Post published:October 11, 2010
Post category:Breakfast Cafes Downtown Colorado Springs Restaurant reviews Smiley's (breakfast)

The first time we went to Smiley's at 323 N Tejon St. in downtown Colorado Springs I was unimpressed. I don't remember what I had but whatever it was I thought I could…