Hey folks! My name is Delina “Dee” Auciello! I am not only new to the staff here at UpaDowna but also to Colorado Springs! I moved to Colorado Springs about two and a half months ago and have been overwhelmed…
I only recently moved to Colorado from the East Coast, and my first attempt to find some local beer left me dumbstruck; Colorado Springs alone has 25 breweries. 25! And the total number of craft beer concocted in this state…
Check out UpaDowna’s sweet Advent-ure Calendar! This Advent, every day is an opportunity for a new adventure! Remember: an adventure a day, keeps the doctor away! Download your own copy of the advent-ure calendar here!
Last week UpaDowna was lucky enough to have some extra help around the office. As most of you know, last month UpaDowna made the move back to our original stomping grounds in Manitou Springs. Moving, while still maintaining our programming…
Simple and effective is all I think I need to say about this product. There is nothing more aggravating when car camping than having to choose between being devoured alive by no see ums, gnats, mosquitoes, and biting flys or…
Here are a lot of ways to use a bandana, plus instructions on how to make a cooling bandana for those hot summer hikes! Download your own PDF with the links below! 180 Uses for a Bandana How to make…
We are looking for a few young adults who reside in the Southeast area of Colorado Springs to help us this summer during our Generation Wild Paddleboarding Program! Check out the job description and to apply, send a resume and…
If you didn't know, UpaDowna is a tiny but MIGHTY nonprofit with one full-time Executive Director, a handful of hourly staff members, a kick-ass volunteer board of directors and a BUNCH of BADASSADORS who volunteer to help when needed! UpaDowna…
Recently, I was preparing for a six week camping road trip to the Pacific northwest, and had already been researching battery power units when the myCharge Portable Power Outlet showed up in the mail. I was originally looking into larger…
Along the line of comfort/vehicle based camper accessories the GSI Pinnacle Camper Cookware set is a great addition if you're looking to upgrade your current set up. In this Halulite set you will find a 3L pot, 2L pot, Frying…