If you’ve climbed Pikes Peak recently then there’s no surprise the Summit Complex Project is moving forward as planned. Contractors are finishing up the building's exterior for the winter months ahead. They are expecting the building to be completed and…
From hiking to rock climbing Colorado has a variety of outdoor activities for the entire family including those that are in wheelchairs. This past weekend my little sister Keona came to visit me here in Colorado. Keona was born with…
Top 5 places to see the leaves change in Colorado. Colorado if full of shimmering colors in the fall. These are the top 5 places that will point you in the direction of gleaming yellows, oranges and reds this…
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, we're releasing one of 5 amazing drawings (for FREE!) from Above the Alpine Art's Coloring Book! Starting on Earth Day (April 22nd) you can download the artwork and take a week…
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…