Showing posts with label Colorado. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colorado. Show all posts

Thursday, November 4, 2021

Rock, Mineral, and Jewelry Store in Manitou Springs, Colorado

 Barefoot Native

The best rock and crystal shop I've seen in traveling several states.

The jewelry was reasonably priced for a tourist-oriented shop.

BarefootNative.com

738 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO

They are located right on the main drag, just a block or two up from the public parking lot.

[Add photos of crystals and jewelry.]

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Fountain, Colorado versus Bozeman, MT

Fountain, Colorado is about half the population of the main area of Bozeman.

  • Half the population of Bozeman (and Bozeman is the fastest growing and one of the most expensive cities in Montana).
  • Half the snowfall of Bozeman (if you hate driving on snow and ice, winter is more mild here)
  • 248 sunny days vs. 188 in Bozeman
  • 7.4 comfort index vs. 6.5 for Bozeman
  • Fountain is about 1,000 feet higher than central Bozeman.
  • The median income in Fountain is about $10,000 higher, coupled with average home prices that are significantly cheaper than Bozeman's inflated prices since 2019-2021.

Extra bonuses for a millennial who wants access to amenities:

Only 20 minutes to downtown Colorado Springs

Target - 16 mins away

Trader Joe's - 28 mins away

Whole Foods - 32 mins away

Apple Store - 32 mins away

Costco - about 31 mins away

There are two Starbucks on the north side of Fountain.