Lost Canyon Ranch and DLC’s role in the new open space

Lost Canyon Ranch and DLC’s role in the new open space

By Rich Bangs Judging from the reaction of visitors to Castle Rock’s most recent open space, Lost Canyon Ranch is going to be a favorite to many who visit the area. The 681-acre open space, on the southeast corner of the town, opened to the public in early July with...
What If Spruce Mountain Had Become a Resort?

What If Spruce Mountain Had Become a Resort?

By Larisa Kogan Forty years ago, Spruce Mountain could have become something entirely different. Developers proposed transforming more than 2,000 acres into a destination resort with golf courses, restaurants, fitness facilities, residential neighborhoods, commercial...
National Make-A-Will Month

National Make-A-Will Month

What if Spruce Mountain had become a resort? Forty years ago, that was the plan. Instead, thanks to the vision of our conservation-minded community, this area is conserved today. Families now hike scenic trails, wildlife thrives, and one of Douglas County’s most...
Lost Canyon Ranch Opens to the Public

Lost Canyon Ranch Opens to the Public

After years of collaboration, planning, and conservation efforts, Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space is now open to the public, providing residents and visitors with a rare opportunity to experience one of the most ecologically significant landscapes in the Castle Rock...
New! Root & Rise: Summer Yoga Flow

New! Root & Rise: Summer Yoga Flow

Want to take your yoga flow outdoors? Join DLC and yoga instructor Courtney for a beginner-friendly class at DuPont Park! We’ll start while it’s still cool and find a deeper connection to the land and our inner self. Bring your own mat and water. Register...
Raptors Over the Rock

Raptors Over the Rock

The family-favorite summer series Animals Around the Rock is back, kicking off with Raptors Over the Rock! Join DLC, the Town of Castle Rock, and Nature’s Educators to learn all about the fiercest predators in the sky, nature’s clean-up crew, and more at...