One of my favorite things to do when I visit a new city is check out the local coffee shop scene. Not only does it feel great to support small businesses, but you’re getting a break from the hustle and bustle of your travels. So after living in Colorado Springs for close to 1.5 years,…
Shifting Countdown to Friday
Hi all! I haven’t posted on Countdown to Friday in a long time…and it’s because I really haven’t been inspired to talk about style and travel in the way I used to. I talked about it in this post from over a year ago, but traditional fashion blogging really took a turn for me where…
The Incline in Manitou Springs: Everything You Need to Know to Hike (For Free!)
If you’re visiting Colorado Springs, you’ll inevitably hear about the Incline. Located in the next door town of Manitou Springs, the Incline is, in a word, a challenge. The Incline is a .88 mile ascent made up of 2,768 steps with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. How steep is that? Well, depending on the…