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Photography
The Pikes Peak area offers excellent opportunities for nature, landscape and wildlife photography. With elevations ranging from 5,700 to over 14,000 feet above sea level, the geographical diversity of the region provides a wide range of plant and animal species as well as grand vistas to photograph. Certain locations are also great for star and […]
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Stillwater Kayaking & Canoeing
Kayaking and canoeing on a lake or reservoir is one of the easiest and most peaceful ways to enjoy the Pikes Peak region, either as a family, a couple’s getaway, or for some rejuvenation alone. With no prior experience, almost anyone can kayak or canoe on many of our local reservoirs, such as Crystal Lake, […]
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Stillwater SUPing
In the last few years, one of the fastest growing sports in the world is that of stand up paddle borarding. Stand Up Paddle Boarding, usually recognized as S.U.P., is a sport that is more commonly identified with ocean or flat water recreation. The popularity of S.U.P. has also been increasing here in Colorado. Lakes […]
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Fly Fishing
The Pikes Peak Region is a favorite destination for anglers on the fly. We have some of the most beautiful trout streams, such as the South Platte River and the Arkansas River, which are easy to get to and enjoy without traveling for hours. If you prefer the still water of lakes and reservoirs, we […]
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Ice Fishing
The ice fishing season in the Pikes Peak region usually starts about Thanksgiving (conditions permitting ) and will last until about mid March. The popular lakes in the area are 11-Mile, Antero, Tarrayall, Monument, Palmer lake and Skagway. There are other lakes just a bit further out that are also very popular with the locals. […]
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Conventional/Spin Fishing
The Pikes Peak Region has opportunities abound for fishing. Any place you fly fish you can also use the conventional tackle. Both lakes and rivers are abundant in the are. There are some methods that work better on lakes than on rivers and better on the rivers than lakes. Fishing the lakes in the area […]
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Water
From flat water paddling on a local lake to rafting or kayaking world class white water, the Pikes Peak Region offers an abundance of water activities ideal for a variety of activities and skill levels. Just one hour from the Colorado Springs area, rafters and kayakers will find some of the best white water in […]
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Fishing
The Pikes Peak Region boasts some of the best fishing in Colorado! Whether you’re a conventional fisherman or fly fisherman, the close proximity of pristine and bountiful waters makes the region an ideal destination for the angler. Even some of our gold medal waters of the South Platte River, boasting large and plentiful numbers of […]
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