Tag: Sandstone Ranch Open Space
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‘A miracle’ 30 years later: Advocates celebrate Douglas County open space program
Along Interstate 25 between Colorado Springs and Castle Rock, urban sprawl ends and land and sky prevail. Driving this stretch means more to some people. People like Mark Weston. He looks out to the cattle, out to the mesas and buttes along the way, out to the more distant mountains, and he feels proud. “That…
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Explore 6 Douglas County open spaces between Colorado Springs and Denver
In 1994, Douglas County voters approved a 0.17% sales tax to collect funds for buying and preserving land. Thirty years later, outdoor enthusiasts have reaped the benefits of open spaces between Colorado Springs and Denver. Here’s a look at some to enjoy: Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Dawson Butte is a craggy promontory looming over…
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Happy Trails: Delighting in discovery of new Front Range open space
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Juniper Valley loop, Sandstone Ranch Open Space Since opening in the fall of 2020, Sandstone Ranch Open Space has become a go-to for outdoor lovers living between Colorado Springs and Denver. Douglas County proclaims the 2,000-plus acres the “crown jewel” of its open space portfolio,…