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Visit Colorado Springs Board Appoints New Director from Cultural Office

The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region and  Visit Colorado Springs  have worked in close partnership for many years to support and grow cultural tourism in our community. One of the important  ways that the organizations are mutually supportive is through Board service. In 2021, Visit Colorado Springs has appointed Cultural Office Deputy Director, Angela Seals, to sit on its Board of Directors. Seals’ voice will represent the Cultural Office and the broader creative sector’s value to tourism.

“Cultural tourism is a vibrant part of our local economy and a key audience for our arts community,” Seals says. “I have so much respect for the excellent leadership of Visit COS and I look forward to supporting their work and connecting more deeply with my tourism colleagues during my time on the Board of Directors.” Seals has coordinated with Visit Colorado Springs on multiple marketing campaigns, and served on its marketing committee for 5 years. She also currently serves on the City of Colorado Springs Lodging & Automobile Rental Tax (LART) Advisory Committee, which supports local tourism and economic development.

She is the second Cultural Office staff member to serve on the Board in recent years.  Executive Director, Andy Vick, served for a full two-term span of 6 years, including 1 year as Vice Chair, along with service on multiple Board committees. Vick’s term ended in December 2020.

“I’ve really enjoyed my service on the VCOS Board of Directors, and have been honored to represent our local arts & cultural sector amongst the broader tourism community,” says Vick. “With our Deputy Director, Angela, joining the VCOS Board this January, I’m excited that we will be able to maintain the ongoing, close collaboration between our two organizations.”

Learn more about the work of Visit Colorado Springs at  https://www.visitcos.com .  Information about their full 2021 Board can be found  here . The Cultural Office invites arts organizations and creative businesses in the Pikes Peak region to take advantage of the   benefits of partnership with Visit COS   to continue to strengthen growth in cultural tourism.

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The Cultural Office April e-newsletter reached inboxes on April 9 with details about the new part-time Office Coordinator job posting and other opportunities to connect

Job Posting: Office Coordinator (Part-Time)

This position anchors the far-reaching programs of the Cultural Office by focusing on the essentials of the nonprofit’s office life. The Office Coordinator is a

Purple Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley

PO Box 190 Colorado Springs, CO 80901

515 South Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Contact Point: Lindsey Pevey Phone Number: 719-685-7629 Email: [email protected]

Description:

Known as Olympic City USA, Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region offers a vast range of safe, authentic experiences in wide open spaces that groups won’t easily find in other destinations. Voted “Best City” by Outside Magazine and nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, this vibrant destination is home to amazing outdoor exploration and offers the distinctive western charm that has attracted generations of visitors for over 100 years. Visitors will find adventure, amazing activities and attractions, stunning natural scenery, art, culture, history, boutique shopping and a craft culinary and beverage scene sure to delight. Home to iconic attractions like Garden of the Gods Park, Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, the new U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, the Royal Gorge, Space Foundation’s Discovery Center, historic trains and gold mines, a variety of world-class museums and miles of hiking trails, there is something memorable for groups of all ages to experience. And don’t forget our historic downtown and the historic districts of Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City where shopping and dining are unparalleled.

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Visit Colorado Springs has a professional staff dedicated to assisting tour operators, receptive operators, meeting planners and travel counselors to find the resources, information and connections they need to ensure their clients have an amazing and memorable Colorado experience. Hotel/accommodation RFP’s and referrals; Group friendly restaurant referrals; Transportation Companies; Attraction and activity referrals; Family reunion and wedding

Visit Colorado Springs is the premier marketing organization for Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region (El Paso, Teller, and Fremont Counties). We increase awareness of the region and inspire travel by marketing to families, groups, and organizations. We market through direct sales, website, advertising, and public relations. Our local partners include resorts, hotels, motels, B&Bs, campgrounds, RV parks, restaurants, attractions, recreational facilities, museums, performing arts centers, retail shops and galleries, events, and a variety of service companies in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. Partnership benefits include listing and advertising opportunities in the Official Visitor Guide, distributing brochures in our Visitor Information Center, sales leads, referrals, sponsorship opportunities, and marketing assistance. We contribute to the Colorado Springs community by supporting local events and online calendars that drive tourism, participating in co-op advertising opportunities and working with the City and County to support economic development.  Travel Region: Pikes Peak Wonders Region Colorado Byway: Gold Belt Tour Category: Destinations, Attractions

Welcome Center

If you’re in Colorado Springs, we’d be delighted to have you visit our Welcome Center, located directly off the interstate! We’ve welcomed more than six million guests through our doors since opening the Welcome Center in 1994.

Guests can become better acquainted with Focus on the Family through a self-guided walking tour, as well as have fun with their children in the Kids’ Korner play area and Whit’s End Soda Shoppe.

Attractions

A 10-minute film that offers a glimpse into the heart behind Focus on the Family​

A kids’ play area with a three-story slide (Children’s height requirement set at 43.5″  tall​, with a max height of 5’9″)

Whit’s End Soda Shoppe

The Discovery Emporium, complete with a puppet stage and reading area​

KYDS’ Radio Studio​

Two free birthday party rooms (J&J Antiques and the Odyssey Fire Station – call for reservations (719) 531 – 3400

Narnia Adventure Room​

Guided tours of the ministry that take place Monday through Friday (call ahead to confirm tour times)​

Solid Grounds coffee area

Kid's Korner

Downstairs in the Welcome Center, young visitors will love Kids’ Korner, including A-Bend-A-Go, a three-story corkscrew slide that’s 76-feet long. Riders must be at least 43 ½ inches tall and no taller than 5’9″.

Whit's End Soda Shoppe

You’ll also get a chance to visit Whit’s End, a turn-of-the-century soda shoppe straight from the popular  Adventures in Odyssey  audio series.

Your child can record his or her voice on an actual  Adventures in Odyssey  episode written just for KYDS Radio. The complimentary CD or MP3 is sure to become a family keepsake. Space is limited, and reservations are taken onsite on a first-come, first-served basis.

Camp What-A-Nut

Toddlers (ages 0-4) can play safely in this room we designed especially for them.

The Welcome Center and Bookstore are closed once a month for a staff chapel service. Chapel dates and times vary, so please check for operating hours before your visit by calling (719) 531-3400. Operating hours are also subject to change for building maintenance or other issues.

Summer Hours

Memorial day – labor day, monday – friday.

• Welcome Center 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Soda Shoppe 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Play Area 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• A-Bend-A-Go Slide* 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

KYDS Radio sessions can only be reserved in person on the day of the recording. They are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Call ahead (719-531-3400) for more information.

* Subject to weather conditions and based on staffing of the day.

Winter Hours

Day after labor day – day before memorial day.

• Soda Shoppe 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

KYDS Radio sessions can only be reserved in person on the day of the recording. They are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Call ahead for more information.

• Welcome Center 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Soda Shoppe 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Play Area 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• A-Bend-A-Go Slide* 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Scheduled Closures

December 2023.

• December 15 – CLOSED 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
• December 22-23 – CLOSED
• December 25 – CLOSED
• January 1 – CLOSED
• January 12 – CLOSED 1:00pm-3:30pm
• January 15 – CLOSED
• February 5-9 – CLOSED for cleaning
• February 15 – CLOSED 1:00pm-3:30pm
• March 28 – CLOSED 1:00pm-3:30pm
• March 29 – CLOSED
• April 26 – Opening at 12:30pm
• May 16 – CLOSED 1:00pm-3:30pm
• May 27 – CLOSED
• June 13 – CLOSED 1:00pm-3:30pm
• July 4 – CLOSED
• July 19 – Opening at 2:00pm
• August 2 – CLOSED
• August 3 – CLOSED
• August 27 – CLOSED 1:00pm-3:30pm
• September 2 – CLOSED
• September 27 – Opening at 12:30pm
• October 17 – CLOSED 1:00pm-3:30pm
• November 14 – Opening at 12:30pm
• November 28 – CLOSED
• November 29 – CLOSED
• December 13 – Closing at 2:30pm
• December 24 – CLOSED
• December 25 – CLOSED

January 2025

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Our regular hours are listed below:

Mon.– Fri.: 9:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.

Sat.: 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Phone: (719) 531-3464 E-mail: [email protected]

Address: 8685 Explorer Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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Directions to Focus on the Family

From I-25 in Colorado Springs, take the Briargate Exit (Exit 151) and merge onto Briargate Parkway.

From the first intersection at Voyager Parkway/CO-83, continue east on Briargate Parkway for 0.3 miles, and then turn right onto Explorer Drive.

Proceed 0.2 miles on Explorer Drive, and turn left onto the Focus on the Family campus, located at 8605 Explorer Drive.

Focus on The Family Welcome Center and Bookstore

Focus on the family main administration building.

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Matt Mayberry

Cultural Service Manager/Director 719.385.5636 | [email protected]

Matt Mayberry has served as the director of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum since 2002. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in history. He has published scholarly and popular articles on a variety of topics, ranging from tuberculosis treatment in the Pikes Peak region to how museums can effectively use eBay to further their missions. In addition to his duties at the CSPM, Matt is involved with numerous boards and commissions and volunteers for the American Alliance of Museums to help similar institutions around the country to evaluate their performance relative to established standards of excellence. Matt received the Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History in 2022 for being a transformative leader throughout his career in the field of state and local history. 

Leah Davis Witherow

Curator of History 719.385.5649 | [email protected]

Leah Davis Witherow is the Curator of History for the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. She graduated with a B.A. in History and a Certificate in Eastern European and Russian Studies from California State University, Long Beach and an M.A. in History from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Additionally, she has taught American History at UCCS since 2000, specializing in the history of Colorado, the Progressive Era, Labor and Women. In 2014 Leah was selected as the UCCS College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Outstanding Lecturer of the Year, and in 2018 was selected as a “Woman of Influence” by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. Leah currently serves on the Board of Directors for Colorado Humanities, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to humanities education in Colorado. 

Kelly Murphy

Exhibit Designer 719.385.5641 | [email protected]

Kelly Murphy is a native of New Hampshire but has lived in Colorado Springs since 1971. As a work-study student in the spring of 1998, she began what would become a long career at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Shortly after her start date, she was offered the opportunity to become the Archives Assistant and eventually transitioned into the position of Research Coordinator. In 2009, Kelly stepped into her dream job as Exhibit Designer for the CSPM. Ms. O’Hara received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a Minor in Gallery Management, and a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Colorado Springs.

Diane Barber Stine

Development Director 719.385.5633 | [email protected]

Diane oversees the fundraising and marketing efforts of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Diane graduated with a B.A. in History from Florida State University and an M.A. in Museum Studies from George Washington University with a concentration on Museum Management and Leadership.  Diane has fundraising experience for several institutions including the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and Ford’s Theatre Society. In 2022, Diane was selected as a “Rising Star” by the Colorado Springs Business Journal and received the Association of Fundraising Professionals Young Fundraising Professionals Award. 

Program Coordinator 719.385.5631 | [email protected]

Meg Yevara has managed interpretive programming and educational initiatives for the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum as the Program Coordinator since May 2014. She graduated with her B.A. in Anthropology from Colorado College and her M.A. in Museum Studies from The University of Oklahoma. While attending Colorado College, she first found a passion for interpretation as a student educator at their contemporary art gallery, the I.D.E.A. Space. After completing her undergraduate degree, she served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member teaching at-risk youth in Washington DC. In 2011, Meg started her journey with the CSPM as the lead Museum Educator. In 2013, she accepted a position as Cultural Interpreter at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. Before returning to CSPM in her current role of Program Coordinator, Meg planned and led naturalist programs as the Interpretive Program Coordinator for El Paso County’s Bear Creek Nature Center. In 2023, Meg was selected as a “Rising Star” by the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

Hillary Mannion

Archivist 719.385.5650 | [email protected]

Hillary Mannion is the Archivist at the Starsmore Center for Local History, the archives and special collections department of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. She graduated with a B.A. in History from the State University of New York at Fredonia and an M.A. in Museum Studies, with a concentration in American Studies, from The George Washington University. Hillary has worked within a diverse set of archival and object collections throughout her career. This includes work at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, The White House Historical Association, Colorado College’s Southwest Collection, and the Bob Moog Foundation.

Caitlin Sharpe

Registrar 719.385.5654 | [email protected]

Caitlin Sharpe holds a B.A. in History and Minor in Anthropology from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota and M.A. in Public History with a concentration in Museum Studies from University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. She began her career as Visitor Services Manager at Historic Columbia, then moved to Colorado in May 2014 where she served as Curatorial Assistant at the Aurora History Museum. As registrar at CSPM, Caitlin oversees collections care and management of the museum’s three-dimensional objects and artifacts.

Haley Davis

Development Technician/Events Coordinator 719.385.5653 | [email protected]

Haley was born and raised in Colorado Springs. After earning her B.A. in Anthropology and History at the University of Northern Colorado in 2010, she became involved as a volunteer docent and Assistant Curator at the McAllister House Museum until 2012. In 2011, Haley began volunteering at the CSPM. Shortly thereafter, she became the Events Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.

Museum Customer Specialist 719-492-1326 | [email protected]

Casey is a Colorado Native and has lived most of her life on the Eastern Plains. She graduated from Pikes Peak Community College in 2016 and holds an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She started her career with the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum as a Museum Customer Specialist in 2019. She is one of the friendly faces you will see as you roam the museum as she continually greets visitors and monitors the exhibits.  

Makaela Worden

Education Assistant 719.385.5635 | [email protected]

Makaela Worden is a Colorado Springs native whose love for museums was first sparked during a school field trip to the Pioneers Museum at a young age. Later, while attending college at UCCS, pursuing a degree in English with an emphasis in Literature, her passion for the field of Museum Studies was ignited. During an internship through UCCS at the Heller Center, she learned the finer points of collection management, exhibit design, and curating, which has fueled her desire to pursue a career in the museum world as it combines her love of learning and educating others.

Alex Archuleta 

Museum Technician 719.385.5643 | [email protected] 

A native of Colorado Springs, Alex has a B.A. in Political Science from University of Colorado Boulder, and an M.A. in History from UCCS. An active member of the community, Alex serves on the executive board at the Chinook Center for Research and Social Change. Additionally, he teaches history and humanities at UCCS with a focus on U.S. Latino history specializing in the Chicano movement in Colorado. Alex has deep roots in the San Luis Valley where he helps preserve Hispano heritage in the region. In his position as museum technician, he supports the collections and exhibits work of the Museum. Additionally, Alex also helps maintain our Public Art Collection.

Joshua Cogar

719-492-1325 | Museum Customer Specialist [email protected]

Joshua is a Colorado Native who been with the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services department since 2020. He spent three years as a Ranger on Pikes Peak before joining the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum as a Museum Customer Specialist. Joshua graduated from Pikes Peak Community College in 2021 with an Associates Degree in Outdoor Leadership and Recreation Technology.

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The Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (CSOPTC) is a world-class training venue for Team USA athletes. Facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor shooting range, velodrome, multi-purpose gymnasiums/courts , strength and conditioning gym , wrestling gym and boxing gym. From long-term to short term camps, clinics and resident programs, the CSOPTC provides a community that focuses on the full athlete experience, including a performance dining hall that caters to athletes offering a wide range of culinary styles to fuel their training, as well as a sports medicine clinic and science lab.

The Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center features several venues capable of accommodating a wide variety of sports. The CSOPTC is dedicated to the maintenance, safety, and setup of all sport equipment and works closely with NGBs to evolve with sport by learning new rules, regulations, and setups to ensure the training center is ready to host the world’s best athletes. The training center also has multiple meeting rooms of various capacities to support events ranging from meetings to receptions.

Aquatic Center

The 45,000 square foot center contains a 50-by-25-meter swimming pool, ranging from two meters in depth at both ends and three meters in the center. The 909,000 gallon body of water features two moveable bulkheads and is configured for ten 50-meter lanes. In addition to the Olympic-sized pool, the Aquatic Center features a spa onsite, as well as a five-lane, 25-yard seasonal outdoor pool. In addition to hosting aquatic sports, the facility is also utilized by other athletes for cross-training. 

The CSOPTC has multiple gymnasiums and multi-purpose spaces to meet the needs of a variety of sports and training.

T he U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center Velodrome is the official training venue for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic cycling teams. The Velodrome is a 333.3-meter banked cement cycling track and is one of the fastest velodromes in the world with many world records set here over the years. It is also host community programming.

Meeting Spaces

In addition to the several sport venues, the CSOPTC has multiple meeting rooms of various capacities and numerous setup options. From boardroom style that seats 10 to theater style that seats 300, the CSOPTC can accommodate your meeting space needs.

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The Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center offers a Resident Program which allows approved athletes to live on-complex in the resident dormitories or off-complex in the local community. Athletes accepted in the Resident Program are eligible to utilize OPTC facilities and services throughout the year.

Resident Programs

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•  Figure Skating 
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• Para Shooting
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• Para Swimming
• Track & Field
• Para Triathlon

You can access the USOPTC Handbook here.

You can access the USOPTC Rates and Policies here.

The Operations Department oversees all short-term programming and camps at the CSOPTC. We manage an average of 500 short-term programming and 15,000 athletes each year. The Operations Department assists National Governing Bodies with all logistics of their camp/program at the OPTC. 

The Operations Department also oversees the Athlete Center Registration Desk. The Registration Desk is the main hub of the CSOPTC. The staff will assist each guest with checking in and out, answering any questions, and pointing you in the right direction for any of your needs during your stay. 

The Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center caters to athletes offering a wide range of culinary styles to fuel their athletic pursuits. With an emphasis on providing balanced and nutritious meals, the training center incorporates elements from different cuisines to meet the dietary needs of athletes from different backgrounds.

Whether it's fueling up for an intense workout or recovering after a grueling training session, athletes can find a variety of options to suit their tastes and dietary preferences while ensuring that athletes receive the necessary nutrients to enhance their performance. We work closely with our sports dietitians, and we strive to meet athlete special dietary needs.

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6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.: Continental Breakfast 

7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Full Breakfast 

11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Lunch 

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4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Dinner 

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Transportation Services at the CSOPTC provides arrival and departure shuttles between the OPTC and the Colorado Springs Airport for all OPTC guests. Transportation for training venues within the local area can also be provided as needed. The Transportation department has several vehicles that are equipped for guests with wheelchair requirements.    

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Executive Director

McKenzie Carmack

Program and Operations Manager

Evelyn Osmond

Regional Partnership Fellow

Board Members We are always looking for great thinkers and leaders to help guide this organization. We are striving to build diversity on our board that reflects the Pikes Peak region well. If you feel that you would be a good addition to the PPORA board of directors, review the Prospective Board Member Packet in the downloadable PDF below. Please email all applications to [email protected] . Prospective Board Member Packet .elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-149c442 > .elementor-container{min-height:320px;}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-149c442:not(.elementor-motion-effects-element-type-background), .elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-149c442 > .elementor-motion-effects-container > .elementor-motion-effects-layer{background-position:top center;background-size:cover;}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-149c442 > .elementor-background-overlay{background-color:transparent;background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, #10234600 0%, #081229 90%);opacity:0.8;transition:background 0.3s, border-radius 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-149c442{transition:background 0.3s, border 0.3s, border-radius 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-d1a5256 > .elementor-element-populated{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6{min-height:0px;--icon-box-icon-margin:15px;}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon-box-wrapper{text-align:left;}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6.elementor-view-stacked .elementor-icon{background-color:var( --e-global-color-f7ed1e9 );}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6.elementor-view-framed .elementor-icon, .elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6.elementor-view-default .elementor-icon{fill:var( --e-global-color-f7ed1e9 );color:var( --e-global-color-f7ed1e9 );border-color:var( --e-global-color-f7ed1e9 );}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon{font-size:55px;}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon-box-title{color:var( --e-global-color-f7ed1e9 );}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon-box-title, .elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon-box-title a{font-family:"Prompt", Sans-serif;font-size:1.7vw;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.3px;}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon-box-description{color:var( --e-global-color-accent );font-size:16px;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 > .elementor-widget-container{margin:0% 0% 0% 0%;padding:0em 1em 1em 1em;}@media(max-width:1024px){.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon-box-title, .elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon-box-title a{font-size:2vw;}}@media(max-width:767px){.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon-box-title, .elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon-box-title a{font-size:5vw;}}/* Start custom CSS for icon-box, class: .elementor-element-3fcf3e6 */.elementor-5491 .elementor-element.elementor-element-3fcf3e6 .elementor-icon-box-wrapper { min-height: 200px; }/* End custom CSS */ Chris Gonzales

Jim lovewell.

Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation

Kim Griffis

At Large, Visit Colorado Springs

Ashley Bryant

Ex-Officio, El Pomar Foundation

Emma Troller

Treasurer, N.E.S. Consultants

Jason Hagan

Ex Officio, Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Bonnie Goff

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Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO

Gillian Rossi

City of Manitou Springs, Parks and Recreation Director

Green Mountain Falls, Parks, Recreation and Trails Advisory Committee

Front Range Climbing, Owner

Mike Rigney

Trails and Open Space Coalition, Ring the Peak Project Manager, GIS Coordinator

Rob Rickgauer

Equestrian Community Representative

Theresa Odello

El Paso County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Manager

Martin Palmaz

US Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association

Pikes Peak APEX, Race Director

Janny Jarvis

District 11, Educator

Charlie Dunn

Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association, President

Jolie NeSmith

Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Executive Director

Britt Haley

City of Colorado Springs Parks,Recreation & Cultural Services,Director

El Paso County Parks & Community Services, Executive Director

Tim Kroening

Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Area Wildlife Manager

Great Outdoors Adventures & Consultants, Owner-Director

Cory Sutela

Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, Executive Director

Pikes Peak Marathon, President

Michael Brothers

Woodmoor Nordic Nonprofit Center

Bob Falcone

Mile High Youth Corps, Regional Manager

Jacob Figueroa

SUP Colorado Springs, Owner/Operator

Samantha Gooch

U.S. Forest Service Pikes Peak Ranger District, Recreation Planner

Susan Davies

Trails & Open Space Coalition, Executive Director

3 Peaks Photography

Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Program Director

Greg Wellens

Adventures Out West, Owner

Privacy Overview

Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center

Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center is located in North Cheyenne Cañon Park, directly next to Helen Hunt Falls. The Visitor Center offers an introduction to the natural features visitors will find, visitors can also experience the area through interpretive exhibits, scheduled hikes, and asking questions to the knowledgeable staff and volunteers. The Visitor Center also has park maps, drinking water, and portable toilets during the summer season. 

Visitor Center Hours

• Off season phone number: (719) 385-6086
• Open Seasonally: Memorial Day to Labor Day, Daily 8am - 4pm
• Please call (719) 633-5701 for more information.

From the entrance of North Cheyenne Cañon Park , drive approximately 2.5 miles up the canyon on North Cheyenne Canyon Road to the parking area at the base of the falls.

Please Note: The Helen Hunt Falls area does not have cell phone service. Please plan accordingly, it is not recommended to Uber/Lyft to Helen Hunt Falls, as visitors have no way of recalling their rides.

Helen Hunt Falls

Visitors can enjoy the view from the base of the falls or take a short walk to the top and admire the view from the bridge across the falls. Those wishing to continue hiking up to Silver Cascade Falls will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of North Cheyenne Cañon.

• 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. (November 1 – April 30)
• 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. (May 1 – October 31)

Gates to the park are locked each evening upon park closure at North Cheyenne Cañon Road near the Starsmore Nature and Visitor Center and at the North end of Gold Camp Rd. at the park boundary.. The nightly gating follows recommendations within the North Cheyenne Cañon Park  Master Plan , which was adopted by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Board in May 2018.

• View Helen Hunt Falls Brochure

Volunteers play a vital role in the stewardship and education of North Cheyenne Cañon Park! Join our incredible community of Adult and Teen Volunteers at North Cheyenne Cañon Park and help provide a rewarding experience for our visitors!  Volunteers have various duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Trail Roving, and Trash pickup on our 26 miles of trails as part of our Roving Interpreter Program
• Assisting in Interpretive and Educational programs as a Program Volunteer
• Providing Visitor Center Information, both at Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center and Starsmore Visitor Center as an Information Specialist
• Helping at Special Events in the Cañon! Winter Bird Festival, Hummingbird Festival, Halloween Carnival, and more! 

For teens ages 13 – 17, North Cheyenne Cañon’s Teen Volunteer Program is designed to build leadership skills, customer service, and communication skills, all while interacting with visitors in an outdoor setting. You will have the opportunity to discover your inner naturalist by interpreting various aspects of the park to enrich the visitors' experience. The Teen Volunteer program is summer focused, with the teen training hosted in late May, and volunteer hours available from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center. This is a great opportunity for those who are building a resume, learning about the field of Parks and Recreation, or want to give back to their community while socializing with others! Join us today!  

• View Adult Volunteer Opportunities
• View Teen Volunteer Opportunities

In 1881 the Bruin Inn was built at the base of Helen Hunt Falls. An outbuilding of the Bruin Inn was turned into a visitor center and curio shop. Being the smaller of the two facilities it became known as "The Cub." The Cub survived the fire that destroyed the Bruin Inn. "The Cub" remained to serve as a visitor center by the falls, which were officially designated Helen Hunt Falls in 1966.   Over the years the old Cub building had deteriorated badly. In 2012 the old Cub building was torn down and a new Cub built – new, but very similar in design and atmosphere to the old Cub. The grand opening was held on Sept. 8, 2012.

Overnight security times to change at Denver International Airport

D ENVER ( KDVR ) — If you arrive at Denver International Airport a few hours before an early morning flight, you might have to wait. Security checkpoint hours are changing at DIA.

On Wednesday, FOX31 confirmed that the Transportation Security Administration will no longer operate checkpoints and bag scans between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m.

The change in security checkpoint times will only affect people getting to the airport several hours before their flights. Currently, DIA does not list any flights leaving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Previously, South security had been open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Starting May 5, South security will be open for 22 hours, and no security checkpoints will be open at DIA from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Why is TSA changing the DIA checkpoint hours?

TSA said it is changing the checkpoint times at DIA to utilize resources and increase staffing during high-traffic times.

“By closing the checkpoint for those two hours it allows us to reallocate our staff to when we’re actually going to be screening more people,” TSA spokesperson Lori Dankers said.

This means there will be more staff available to have more lanes open during busier security checkpoint hours.

Dankers noted that the reason the change is happening on May 5 is because TSA officers use a shift bid a couple of times each year, which is when TSA officers get to bid to work different days and schedules.

“We have the new hours starting consistent with the new shift bid so we didn’t disrupt anybody’s current schedule, it was built into that shift bid,” Dankers said.

How will new security hours impact travelers?

Dankers said that a vast majority of travelers will not be impacted, and the change will mostly impact airport workers.

“During that period of time, it is primarily airport employees who are going through the checkpoint,” Dankers said.

She said TSA has communicated the change with airport stakeholders, and any employees who will be impacted should have already been made aware of the change.

For travelers who do arrive before 3 a.m., Dankers recommends checking the ticketing counter times for a specific airline to see if you can drop a bag off there.

Otherwise, Dankers said the changes will allow TSA to have more staff during high-traffic hours, including the early hours of the day. This will allow TSA to have more lanes open and get through the line quicker, so even travelers with early morning flights should have plenty of time to get through security.

What will the new security checkpoint hours be?

These are the current security checkpoint hours at the airport:

• Bridge security: 4:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
• South security: Open 24/7
• West security : 4 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

After May 5, these will be the security checkpoint hours:

• South security: 3 a.m. – 1 a.m.

The change comes after the airport opened the West checkpoint earlier this year. The West checkpoint was created to replace the North checkpoint. This new security checkpoint is supposed to decrease wait times and get passengers through at a quicker rate , according to DIA officials.

During the opening, DIA officials announced plans going forward , which include opening an East security checkpoint that mirrors the West and eventually closing the South security checkpoint.

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