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Eleven Mile State Park

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Outstanding scenery and room to breathe Article and photos by Susan Helton The wide-open reservoir and extensive shoreline at Eleven Mile Park offer plenty of room to play. Scenic vistas…

Colorado Renaissance Festival

By CPC | Jul 1, 2018

Fun with a taste of another time Article and photos by Susan Helton   Costumed “royalty” and other characters entertain the festival visitors who eagerly await the opening of the…

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

By CPC | Jun 1, 2018

Adventure high on the mountain By Michelle Post; courtesy photos Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park offers thrills, chills, oohs, ahhs and fun for all.   Colorado has so much to offer,…

Paint Mines Interpretive Park

By CPC | May 1, 2018

A hidden wonder Article and photos by Susan Helton The Paint Mines are named for their colorful clays.  This area’s unique geology, one of possibly only four such areas in…

Urban Hikes

By CPC | Jan 30, 2018

Get lost in and urban hike Article and photos by Daniel Williams For many in the 80108 ZIP code, hiking means getting in a car and hopping on I-70 or…

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

By CPC | Jan 1, 2018

By Susan Helton; photos courtesy of Denver Museum of Nature and Science Have a passion for nature, culture and science? Indulge that passion with a visit to the Denver Museum…

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

By CPC | Nov 1, 2017

A great place to unplug and unwind Article and photos by Susan Helton From Panorama Point Scenic Overlook, visitors have a spectacular view of 100 miles of the Continental Divide.…

Air Force Academy

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

Air Force Academy visit provides soaring day trip options Article and photos by John Basche World-renowned Cadet Chapel is an example of the “brutalist” style of architecture.   Less than…

Colorado National Monument

By CPC | Sep 1, 2017

We had no idea what awaited behind the mountains Article and photos by Michelle Post The panoramic view of the towering red rock structures at the Colorado National Monument are…

Mueller State Park

By CPC | Jun 28, 2017

Article and photos by Michelle Post   Mueller State Park offers grand vista viewing of several mountain ranges, a site to behold.   Colorado has 42 state parks, and Mueller…

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