In order to register a vehicle in Illinois, you need an Illinois driver’s license and an Illinois address. Getting an Illinois driver’s license is not an easy process. We recommend starting your visit in another state, or using visitor.us’ services to register a vehicle that you buy in Illinois. What […]
Is it expensive to live in Colorado Springs? Actually, the cost of living here is 6% lower than the national average and 16% lower than close-by Denver. The average Colorado Springs utility bill is 26% lower than other parts of the country, and housing is about 2% lower. How much […]
The issue of homelessness is not unique to Colorado Springs, but is an issue that affects communities across the nation. Our homeless numbers per capita are average in comparison to other similarly populated areas across the country. Are there alot of homeless in Colorado Springs? Even with more than 700 […]
Colorado has a geothermal motherlode of hot springs, including Glenwood Hot Springs Resort—one of the state’s most famous geothermal destinations. What part of Colorado has hot springs? Iron Mountain Hot Springs is located on the site of the historic Iron Springs Spa on the banks of the Colorado River in […]
Colorado Springs is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking cities in the U.S. From majestic mountains to beautiful weather, Colorado Springs is truly a gem of a city. Plus it’s full of fun little neighborhoods that you would love to call home. Is Colorado Springs a desirable place to live? […]
Weather Statistics Snow was recorded in every month except one very warm August. Most lightning was accompanied by snow. Late spring and late summer are the cloudiest times of year while September through January is the sunniest. What is the best time to go to Pikes Peak? The day of […]
Yes you can visit both Garden of the Gods Park and Pikes Peak in one day. The trip up Pikes Peak via the Cog Railway or the Pikes Peak highway takes approx. 3 hours round trip. How long should you spend at Garden of the Gods? Plan on at least […]
Top Tips for Surviving Your Final Year of University Start early and space everything out. In final year of university, you will find yourself having to put in a lot more work than you would have done for the first couple of years. Try to avoid “all-nighters” Don’t take on […]
Students can start looking at colleges as soon as they want, but realistically it may not make much sense to begin intense research before your sophomore or junior year of high school. Many view the second half of 11th grade as the most important time for starting the college search […]
Colorado Springs history is unusual compared to how the rest of the west was won. Founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, the quaint town began a resort area nicknamed “Little London” because of its popularity with English tourists. What was Colorado Springs original name? Matt Mayberry is the […]
Located west of Colorado Springs, the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine (previously referred to as the Cresson Mine) is the all-time highest producing and only remaining active large-scale gold mining operation in the state. Do you need a permit to pan for gold in Colorado? The BLM allows gold […]
Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 20°F to 84°F and is rarely below 4°F or above 92°F. What are the winters like in Colorado Springs? The temperature tends to fluctuate between 28 and 61 degrees fahrenheit, with very little snow till Spring. The beautiful thing […]
Colorado Springs is just the place! The city ranked #3 overall in ValuePenguin’s national list of most health-conscious cities. Colorado had three cities in the top 20 overall. Denver ranked #8 and Aurora ranked #19. What is the healthiest city in Colorado? Boulder City in Colorado. • Rating 4.04 out […]
Colorado Springs is a bigger city with more diversity, so where you live in the city is important for good schools. Fort Collins also has good schools. Is Fort Collins a large city? Fort Collins is the fourth largest city in the State of Colorado, with an estimated population of […]
The Rocky Mountain National Park Scenic Loop is 164 miles of pure mountain adventure. This four-hour drive will take you from Denver to Estes Park, through Rocky Mountain National Park on the magnificent Trail Ridge Road and then through Grand Lake, Granby and Fraser to Winter Park. Can I drive […]