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Experience the charm of Elizabeth

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022

About 25 minutes southeast of Castle Pines is the rural but ever-growing town of Elizabeth. The residents have an appreciation for the small-town feel and close-knit friends and family, but…

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Small town, big history

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022
Town of Elizabeth

Elizabeth, Colorado, the largest town in Elbert County, has an interesting history. Originally a sawmill camp called Russellville, the settlement was established in 1855 near the banks of Running Creek.…

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Festival with a taste of another time

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022
Colorado Renaissance Festival

For a day trip that offers a taste of another time, a visit to the Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur is just the thing! 2022 marks the festival’s 46th anniversary…

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Scootin’ about… a guide to buying an electric scooter

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022

The days are getting longer and warmer, which means it is time to go outside and enjoy some Colorado sunshine. There is no better way to do that than to…

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Switzerland: It all started with an apple

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022

An April The Wall Street Journal article touted a three-day sample of Switzerland’s charms using a special rail pass. It also inferred that things run like clockwork in that Alpine…

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High Line Canal Trail ranks in the nation’s top 10

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022
A trail sign showing the intersection of High Line Canal Trail, Centennial Link Trail, and Big Cry Creek Trail in deKoevend Park in Centennial.

The High Line Canal (HLC) Trail was voted #9 in USA TODAY’s “Reader’s Choice Best Recreational Trail” in 2022. This trail in our backyard has a surprising history and vast…

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Johnny’s Ambassadors –

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022

A mom’s mission to educate about marijuana It’s been two and a half years since Johnny died; he was just 19 years old. The pain and grief are still raw…

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Day Trippin’ – Colorado Waterfalls

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022
view of Bridal Veil Falls in Telluride.

According to the United States Geological Survey, there are 81 waterfalls in Colorado that have names, along with numerous unnamed others throughout the state. Many of the falls are fed…

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Husband and wife are a music teaching duo

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022
Photo of The Dale family – Ben, Julia, Charlie and Ellie

Julia and Ben Dale share their love of music with their students at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS). Julia is the director of vocal music and her husband, Ben, is…

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A tale of two families: the Beeman-Duncan Ranch

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022

One sees something of a mess on the southwest corner of State Highways 105 and 67 in Sedalia. Bad news. Abandoned property, right? Where are the bulldozers? Only old-timers know…

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