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This Month in The Connection

Amazing Grace

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020
Reading between the Pines

By Stacie Chadwick Long before I understood if I would, should or could have children, I knew that my firstborn daughter would be named Grace. And so she was. Prior…

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School’s back in session

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020
Disney SchoolHouseRock art

By Terri Wiebold This month we go retro with our pop culture, and for good reason – everything old is new again. The award-winning animated musical and educational series Schoolhouse…

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July 4th

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020

By Lisa Nicklanovich Whether you say The Fourth of July, Independence Day or simply July 4th, the day includes celebrations that go back to the 18th century and the American…

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Note from a reader:

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020

A reader sent in this note in response to our “Castle Pines Rocks” story from the June issue.  

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Spanish Triple-header: Barcelona, Bilbao and San Sebastian

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020

Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photo One absolutely, positively cannot oversell northeastern Spain. The environs of Barcelona, Bilbao and San Sebastian are simply exquisite with cultural, gastronomical and…

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A simpler summer

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020
Photo of Mendus family enjoys spending time outside.

By Sarah Bermingham, RCHS intern writer; photos courtesy of the Mendus family While summer 2020 is unlike anything anyone anticipated, the community is having no problem coming up with enjoyable…

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Castle Pines parks open

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020

Article and photos by Loryn Wallbridge, intern writer Parks in the Castle Pines community are open for play from dawn until dusk. The splash pad at Elk Ridge Park is…

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Roundup Riders of the Rockies Heritage and Trails Foundation

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020
Photo of volunteer for Roundup Riders of the Rockies

Colorado is known worldwide for its picturesque outdoor living. Whether white water rafting down river rapids, camping in remote areas, mountain biking rocky trails or riding horses through beautiful vistas,…

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SUP – a water sport or greeting?

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020
Photo of paddleboarder

Article and photos by Julie Matuszewski SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) is both a cool term to greet another and a popular water sport that all ages and fitness levels can enjoy.…

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Aspen shoots

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020
Photo of Aspen shoots

Article and photos by Carin R. Kirkegaard The aspen is arguably the state’s most recognized tree. From the crowd-drawing vibrant yellow leaves that quake in the breeze topping showy white…

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