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Douglas County Community Foundation

By CPC | Feb 1, 2016

Promoting a culture of giving By Lynne Marsala Basche   A community foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit, publicly supported philanthropic organization with a long-term goal of building permanent, named funds…

Glen Eyrie Castle

By CPC | May 1, 2015

Beauty in the air Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski The castle is a hidden gem; so close to the city, but so remote, as well.  The grounds and trails…

Cripple Creek

By CPC | Mar 1, 2015

Experience the rush Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski Castle Pines resident, Landon Holderness, visits the Outlaws and Lawmen Jail Museum. Visitors can tour and see many working mines.  …

Manitou Springs Incline

By CPC | Jan 1, 2015

For those so inclined, make the climb to the top in 2015 Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski; courtesy photos A wonderful piece of Colorado’s past, the Incline in Manitou…

Colorado Wildflowers

By CPC | Aug 29, 2014

Wildflowers in Colorado are in full bloom, even into early fall Article and photo by Joe Gschwendtner This picturesque meadow of penstemons is located on the Gothic Road in Crested…

History Colorado Museum

By CPC | Mar 1, 2014

History Colorado Museum exploration Article and photos submitted by Rhett Jurkowski, fourth grade student, BRE Mrs. Jaramillo’s fourth grade class from Buffalo Ridge is ready to explore the History Colorado…

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

By CPC | Mar 1, 2014

Urban wilderness close to home Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski After a return flight into DIA, I asked one of those kind volunteers in a western vest what she…

Castle Rock Museum

By CPC | Jan 1, 2014

Chug…chug… into the Castle Rock Museum Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski Originally the depot building for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, the Castle Rock Museum is located conveniently downtown.…

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum

By CPC | Nov 1, 2013

Take flight without leaving the ground Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski Take a trip out of this world. Have you ever wanted to see an F-14? How about a…

Goblin Valley State Park

By CPC | Jun 1, 2013

Trip to a sci-fi martian landscape Goblin Valley State Park in Utah is an outstanding family destination and is like a sandcastle city.   Somewhere on that long stretch of…

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