Locals Know Best Podcast Ep. 002: Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Last updated on September 21st, 2024 at 04:30 pm

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Cindy Scott is a freelance editor and writer with a background in media, film, and television. She has full-time RVed and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. When she's not kayaking or hiking, you can find her blogging about outdoor adventure at Cinders Travels.

Introduction to Episode 002: Playing Beneath the Mountains in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lindsey Colorado Springs Locals Know Best

Welcome to the second episode of Locals Know Best! I’m your host, Cindy. I’m a full-time RVer and lover of all things travel-related. Years of adventuring on the road have taught me one fundamental lesson; locals ALWAYS know best! Every episode of this podcast will dive into one local’s perfect day of outdoor adventure in their town!

In this episode, we’ll be visiting Colorado Springs, CO, through the eyes of author and part-time RVer, Lindsey Nubern.

Join Lindsey and me as we wake up, immediately tackle a significant workout challenge, move on to some beautiful hiking options, and learn all about the best places for tasty treats along the way!

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About Lindsey Nubern

Lindsey’s Website – Nuventure Travels

To tell you a bit more about Lindsey, she has not only authored three books but along with her husband, she saved up $62,000 to travel the world from 2014 to 2018, living off of a budget of $50 a day!

During that time, they traveled to 19 countries. Some of the highlights include campervanning in New Zealand, backpacking Southeast Asia and Europe, and RVing across the United States.

After traveling full time, they decided to move back to Colorado Springs, CO, because, in all their travels, nowhere compared. Now they’re excited to show their 6-month-old the world, too.

What We Cover in This Episode

The best (and worst) time of year to visit Colorado Springs.
Get the scoop on a new hotel where even the locals are excited to stay!
The best outdoor excursions near Colorado Springs.
Where you can train like an Olympian while in town.
Whether a local thinks Garden of the Gods is overrated or not.
The best breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks in Colorado Springs.
A taproom where you can dispense beer and wine like frozen yogurt.
Where you should go if you have an extra day in town.
And one crucial tip for all of your Colorado mountain climbing.

Quotables

There’s nothing that compares to the people that know you, and you know them.

We feel very blessed that we get to live here. It’s a super special place.

I did not grow up playing beneath the mountains. This is really special. I just love living here.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Map

Links to Places Mentioned in this Episode

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