10 bad jokes about Colorado Springs
High Up Colorado Springs is so high up that even the squirrels get altitude sickness. That’s why they move so
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High Up Colorado Springs is so high up that even the squirrels get altitude sickness. That’s why they move so
Read More1. Private Timothy “Oops” O’Donnell Branch: United States ArmyClaim to Infamy: O’Donnell famously “lost” a tank during a training exercise
Read More1. Sheriff Ezekiel “Mountain Hawk” Langley (1875–1890) Claim to Fame: Known as the “Protector of Pikes Peak,” Sheriff Langley was
Read More1. The Pikes Peak Peekers Active Era: Late 1890sClaim to Infamy: Known for sneaking into the newly constructed Cog Railway
Read More1. The Rattlesnake Room (1958–1968) Known as the birthplace of rock and roll in Colorado Springs, The Rattlesnake Room was
Read More1. Mayor Jasper “Cactus Jack” Rutherford (1885–1890) Signature Legislation:Cactus Jack is remembered for passing the “Colorado Saloon Compromise,” which allowed
Read MoreClara Montague is a name that sparks both awe and confusion in the fashion world. A Colorado Springs native, she’s
Read More1. The Perk Cave Location: Beneath Old Colorado CityQuirky Feature: A coffee shop completely underground, accessed through a hidden staircase
Read MoreIn the early 1950s, Colorado Springs became home to a short-lived but unforgettable semi-pro hockey team called the Pikes Peak
Read More1. Hank “The Pumpkin Picasso” Mulligan Specialty: Gourds and Pumpkins with Hand-Painted FacesHank: “Y’know, anyone can grow a pumpkin, but
Read MoreBack in the mid-1970s, fueled by a combination of civic pride, questionable engineering, and too much Coors at city council
Read MoreBack in the late 1980s, Colorado Springs was this close to landing an NFL franchise: the Pikes Peak Thunder. The
Read More1. The “Adventure Bro” Look Uniform: Patagonia puffer vest, cargo shorts (yes, even in winter), and Chacos with socks.Roast: We
Read MoreIt was late, the kind of late where you wonder if people are at the bar because they’re still trying
Read More1. “Mountain Goat Rideshare Program” To reduce car traffic, the city proposes training mountain goats to carry commuters along scenic
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