The Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Calhan, Colorado is one of the most beautiful and unique places to visit in the state, spanning over 760 acres. Whether you're planning a trip to Colorado or ...

Officials have presented concepts aimed at protecting a rare, colorful landscape east of Colorado Springs that came under harmful siege during the pandemic years. For the past 24 years or so, El Paso ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is a unique blend of geological, archaeological, historical and ecological resources. Located in ...

CALHAN, Colo. (KRDO) - After a massive spike in visitors, El Paso County is re-investing in the Paint Mines to preserve the natural beauty and history in the Calhan park. The park is home to fossils ...

CALHAN, CO — The push to protect the iconic paint mines continues. It's a popular tourist stop east of Colorado Springs, near Calhan. Moving forward, El Paso County is holding a second town hall on ...

The badlands in El Paso County's Paint Mines Interpretive Park have been mined by Native Americans for ceremonial paint and other uses for 10,000 years. Photo courtesy of Terri Cook and Lon Abbott The ...