With the creation of Kane Ranch Open Space in March 2022, El Paso County added an opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to explore prairie habitat in the eastern half of the county—only a limited number of area parks offer a similar experience. Kane Ranch Open Space is located around 15 miles southeast of Colorado Springs and … Continue reading Kane Ranch Open Space
In last week’s post about Sanora Babb’s remarkable memoir, An Owl on Every Post, the Great Plains play a central role. Today I want to talk more about Chico Basin Ranch, my very own favorite place on the plains not too far from Colorado Springs, which straddles both El Paso County, my home county, and … Continue reading Paradise Lost?
What is now Colorado was once the domain of the Utes. According to their tradition, they always lived in this region, in contrast with American Indian groups who were pushed westward while trying to stay ahead of the incessant march of white newcomers. Also known as The Mountain People, their homeland stretched from the Front … Continue reading The Original South Park
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