SAMANTHA BROWN'S PLACES TO LOVE: Colorado Springs

Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand

Colorado Springs is branding itself "Olympic City USA.” Kicking off her visit with that theme, Samantha explores the interactive U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum with Paralympian and Silver-Medal Winner John Register, where she competes in various Olympic sports and learns about John's personal story.

At the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Samantha meets Founder Darlene Kobobel and interacts with grey wolves, and discusses the Centers' mission of providing a home to grey wolves and swift foxes. From there, Samantha samples Chef Brother Luck's creative take on dumplings at his new concept restaurant, Lucky Dumpling.

Taking a hike, Samantha explores Garden of the Gods, one of the most incredible geological wonders of the world, with geologist Jay Temple. At Atrevida Beer Co., Samantha hangs with "Bold, Daring, Audacious" head brewer Jess Fierro, the first Latina brewery owner and head brewer in Colorado. Their motto: "Diversity, it's on tap!"

Samantha returns to an old favorite grand hotel, The Broadmoor, where she secretly replaces her photo on their Wall of Fame with an updated portrait.

In Manitou Springs, Samantha visits the famous mineral springs and stops off at the Colorado Ski Furniture shop, who repurpose old skis and snow boards into quality hand-crafted furniture. No visit to Colorado Springs is complete without visiting Pikes Peak "America's Mountain." Samantha rides the Cog Railway to the summit of Pikes Peak, and takes in the magnificent views at 14,115 feet above sea level.

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At the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Samantha Brown interacts with grey wolves.

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At the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Samantha meets Founder Darlene Kobobel and interacts with grey wolves, and discusses the center's mission of providing a home to grey wolves and swift foxes.

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At the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Samantha meets Founder Darlene Kobobel and interacts with grey wolves, and discusses the center's mission of providing a home to grey wolves and swift foxes.

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At the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Samantha meets Founder Darlene Kobobel and interacts with grey wolves, and discusses the center's mission of providing a home to grey wolves and swift foxes.

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At the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Samantha meets Founder Darlene Kobobel and interacts with grey wolves, and discusses the center's mission of providing a home to grey wolves and swift foxes.

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At the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Samantha meets Founder Darlene Kobobel and interacts with grey wolves, and discusses the center's mission of providing a home to grey wolves and swift foxes.

Courtesy of American Public Television

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Taking a hike, Samantha Brown explores Garden of the Gods, one of the most incredible geological wonders of the world, with Geologist, Jay Temple, Colorado Springs, Colo.

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At Atrevida Beer Co., Samantha hangs with "Bold, Daring, Audacious" head brewer Jess Fierro, the first Latina brewery owner and head brewer in Colorado.

Courtesy of American Public Television

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Samantha Brown explores the interactive U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum with Paralympian and Silver-Medal Winner John Register, where she competes in various Olympic sports and learns about John's personal story.

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No visit to Colorado Springs is complete without visiting Pikes Peak "America's Mountain." Samantha Brown rides the Cog Railway to the summit of Pikes Peak, and takes in the magnificent views at 14,115 feet above sea level.

Courtesy of American Public Television

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Samantha Brown samples Chef Brother Love's creative take on dumplings at his new concept restaurant, Lucky Dumpling.

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In Manitou Springs, Samantha Brown visits the famous mineral springs and stops off at the Colorado Ski Furniture shop, who repurpose old skis and snow boards into quality hand-crafted furniture.

Courtesy of American Public Television

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Samantha Brown visits Colorado Springs, Colo.

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No visit to Colorado Springs is complete without visiting Pikes Peak "America's Mountain," Samantha Brown rides the Cog Railway to the summit of Pikes Peak, and takes in the magnificent views at 14,115 feet above sea level.

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Samantha Brown returns to an old favorite grand hotel, The Broadmoor, where she secretly replaces her photo on their Wall of Fame with an updated portrait. Colorado Springs, Colo.

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SAMANTHA BROWN'S PLACES TO LOVE Season 5 takes viewers on a discovery of the emotional heart of travel. The series highlights the individuals who are changing, challenging and strengthening a destination, delivering a decidedly refreshing and enriching travel experience. The series encourages viewers to experience the passion of a destination through food and drink, arts and culture, and adventure. It also inspires viewers to experience the soul of a place in a way that only traveling can do.

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