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Bishop Castle

By CPC | Jun 1, 2017

A labor of love and dedication By Michelle Post; photos by Terri Wiebold For more than 60 years, Jim Bishop has been building a castle nestled in the San Isabel…

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Union Station

By CPC | Apr 4, 2017

Historic renovation in the heart of Denver Article and photos by Kathy Fallert Union Station has its fair share of history, as well as upscale restaurants and shopping to explore.…

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The Wild Animal Sanctuary

By CPC | Apr 6, 2016

Coming together to support the animals By Julie Montoya; photos courtesy of The Wild Animal Sanctuary The Wild Animal Sanctuary is home to seventy tigers, sixty African lions, one hundred…

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Cañon City

By CPC | Apr 6, 2016

Doing time in Cañon City Article and photo by Joe Gschwendtner A view from the tram over the Arkansas River looking north to the Royal Gorge bridge, suspended 956 feet…

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Rock Park

By CPC | Apr 6, 2016

Climb Castle Rock at Rock Park Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski We have all seen it; it cannot be missed as we zoom south on I-25. The huge castle-shaped…

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Waterton Canyon

By CPC | Apr 5, 2016

With much anticipation, Waterton Canyon has reopened Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski The vegetation is lush near the mouth of Waterton Canyon. It is a beautiful place to walk…

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Palmer Lake

By CPC | Apr 5, 2016

A genuine Colorado small town experience Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner   Hankering for a small town experience? Motor down to Palmer Lake, a hamlet attracting day trippers for…

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Plains Conservation Center

By CPC | Apr 5, 2016

Mountains are great, but the prairie is just as fun By Liz Jurkowski; photos courtesy of the PCC website True enough, the mountains of Colorado are majestic and adventurous. Vacation…

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Bluffs Regional Park

By CPC | Apr 4, 2016

Bluffs Regional Park: Beauty in our backyard Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski   Like many, I had seen the sign many times on my way home from Target in…

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Pike’s Peak Cog Railway

By CPC | Apr 4, 2016

Take a ride on Pike’s Peak Cog Railway Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski Tourists have lots of time at the summit to enjoy the views.   There are three…

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