Tucked away in one of Colorado’s small towns is a magnificent castle built of glistening ice. Doesn’t every child (and every child at heart) want to escape our world for a magical world of ice?

The final day of the 2025 winter season for the Ice Castles in Cripple Creek is quickly approaching this Saturday, March 8.

Construction on the winter attraction began in November with a team of artisans growing, harvesting, and placing up to 10,000 icicles each day.

16-year-old Alexis Winston is a talented but untrained figure skater from the small town of Waverly, Iowa. A prominent coach sees her skate in a regional competition and wants to train her.

As the winter season winds down, an icy Colorado attraction announced its closing date. Ice Castles in Eagle said they will close for the season on Feb. 23. The 2024-25 winter season was the first ...