Author: Heidi Bailey

The more we’re told that we are divided, the more we believe it. Scroll through the internet and social media, and there’s no doubt you’ll see negative coverage of the small town conflicts of Ute Pass. We all know today’s political climate emphasizes strife and the algorithms amplify it on social media. Our whole society […]

Bronc Day Festival July 26 in Green Mountain Falls The Bronc Day Festival is an annual celebration in Green Mountain Falls that honors the town’s rich western heritage. Bronc Day began in 1939 and remains a beloved family-friendly event that draws visitors to the picturesque mountain town. The best part is that most events – […]

Treasure hunt with a purpose: Red Cloud’s annual yard sale July 3-6 The Red Cloud Foundation is hosting their annual summer yard sale this weekend in Green Mountain Falls. Now in its 13th year, the event is a cornerstone of support for local addiction recovery. Donations of gently used items (no large furniture, mattresses, TVs […]

New art installation kicks off summer in Ute Pass “Off The Beaten Path” by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics will be a premier attraction this summer for Green Mountain Falls and the Green Box Arts Festival. Viewing the installation is free. If you go, plan your trip around these other Ute Pass happenings in June […]

Green Mountain Falls and Chipita Park say ‘thank you’ to firefighters On Saturday, June 14, families and other community members are invited to say “Thank you” to past and present Green Mountain Falls (GMF) and Chipita Park (CP) volunteer firefighters at a FREE event. The Firefighter Appreciation Day will be hosted by the town of […]

Bronc Day promises family fun as Green Mountain Falls turns 135 Looking for a fun-filled day in the mountains? Mark your calendar for the 87th Annual Bronc Day Festival on Saturday, July 26, in Green Mountain Falls. As one of the longest-running festivals in the Pikes Peak region (since 1939), Bronc Day is more than […]

You don’t have to travel far this summer to find world-class entertainment. The 17th Annual Green Box Arts Festival takes place June 27 through July 12 in Green Mountain Falls, about a 25-minute drive from downtown Colorado Springs and 10 minutes from Manitou. Design your own personal itinerary by choosing from a menu of artistic […]

Superhero Summer free family event in Cascade on May 4 Get ready to kick off the summer in heroic style! Families are invited to Superhero Summer, a free event packed with fun crafts, exciting games and caped crusaders on Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marcroft Hall (9105 Chipita Park Rd.) in […]

Bronc Day announces 2025 Grand Marshal Bronc Day, the signature event of Green Mountain Falls for 87 years, will take place this summer on Saturday, July 26. Leading the parade and festivities will be long-time resident Ann Esch. Parade organizers say Ann first came to Green Mountain Falls as a summer visitor in 1937. She […]

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