Things to do locally (within 20 minutes drive):
You can visit the Pueblo Lake and Reservoir for fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming. The town of Pueblo is growing and has a variety of fast food, slow food and stores, such as: WalMart, Kmart, Starbucks, Golden Corral, Little Caesars, Margarita Villa, Carl's Jr., McDonald's, KFC, Hollywood & Blockbuster Video, Taco Bell, Blackeyed Pea, Texas BBQ Grill, Etc. There are many streams for fly fishing or hiking. An hour away is the Arkansas River for scenic hiking and great fishing. The Rocky Mountains give the locals great river rafting and snow boarding and skiing. There is also a motor cross park, zoo and university in town.
Drive 50 minutes from house:
Visit Colorado Springs and some of Colorado's greatest attractions: Garden of the Gods, Air force Academy, Pikes Peak, Seven Falls, Cave of the Winds, Arkansas River Rafting, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Royal Gorge Railroad Adventures, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine tour. Colorado Springs has the best restaurants in the area and great shopping too.
Ski:
Breckenridge is the best place to ski or snow board.