{"podcast":{"title":"Springs and Things: Your Insider's Guide to Colorado Springs Culture & Community","slug":"springs-and-things-7088548","podcast_index_feed_id":7088548,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/springs-and-things","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zy_pWZInQ-ysPPjw7H_DLAwYDfUJJb7SGygHCmjNwVg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YTM4/MjRmYjM5NGEyMjI5/OWQ5YzI5NWUxN2Zm/ZDBjZS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Lauren Ferrara and Carly Ries","episode_count":92,"summary":"Welcome to Springs and Things, the podcast where two close friends spill the tea on all things Colorado Springs! From culture and community to hidden gems and neighborhood lore, we’ve got it covered. Join us as we sip our coffee (or maybe something stronger) and dive into the stories and secrets that make this city so unique. Whether you're a local or just passing through, our fun, light-hearted, and always entertaining take on the quirks, hot topics, and insider tips will keep you coming back for more. Discover what’s really happening in the Springs—beyond the mountains and parks!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:21:20.784137+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548"},"episode":{"title":"Our Can't-Miss Colorado Springs Summer List","slug":"our-can-t-miss-colorado-springs-summer-list","published_at":"2026-05-19T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/our-can-t-miss-colorado-springs-summer-list","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8005305","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/c8005305/0cbe186a.mp3","summary":"Summer is almost here in Colorado Springs, and we are HERE for it. This week, Carly and Lauren share their ultimate summer must-do lists, from flower farms and llama happy hours to hidden gem restaurants and must-see theater. Whether you're a longtime local or new to the Springs, this episode is packed with ideas to make this your best Colorado summer yet. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Gather Mountain Blooms Fridays feature flower picking, and Tuesdays (June–July) bring Music and Blooms (live fiddle music, food trucks, kids dancing, and beautiful Colorado scenery). Hillside Gardens A full lineup of summer concerts, events, and a charming coffee shop you need to check out. Bike the Santa Fe Trail to Hotel Polaris A dream day trip: If the trail reopens, ride the Santa Fe Trail to Hotel Polaris for happy hour (or yappy hour if you bring your pup!). Yoga in the Garden Yes, we love Garden of the Gods! Yoga classes right among the red rocks - check their website for class times. Cave of the Winds & Manitou Cliff Dwellings Classic Colorado Springs attractions that still belong on your must-do list. A Full Manitou Day The ultimate itinerary: hike the Incline → bagels at The Loft → browse Manitou storefronts → soak at Sunwater Spa → dinner at Crystal Park Cantina → catch a show at Iron Spring Chateau Melodrama Dinner Theater . Luxy Llama Running May through September: happy hour with wine, cheese, and llamas. Full episode with Lexi Llama coming soon! Wines of Colorado A gorgeous creekside spot near the Cliff Dwellings area, perfect for a sunny Colorado afternoon. Juniper Valley Ranch A hidden gem family-owned restaurant on Highway 115 south of Colorado Springs. Fixed menu, home-cooked meals (fried chicken, ham, cherry juice!), open just a few days a week. Pure nostalgia. Tales, Tunes…","meta_description":"Summer is almost here in Colorado Springs, and we are HERE for it. This week, Carly and Lauren share their ultimate summer must-do lists, from flower farm…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1216,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/springs-and-things-7088548/episodes/our-can-t-miss-colorado-springs-summer-list/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/our-can-t-miss-colorado-springs-summer-list.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}