Tag: Sandstone Ranch
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Douglas County cans idea to allow ‘minimalist camping’ at Sandstone Ranch
Following stakeholder backlash over wildfire concerns, Douglas County commissioners dropped an idea to allow “minimalist camping” at Sandstone Ranch in Larkspur. Commissioners, however, have expressed interest in allowing camping elsewhere in a county that is 51% open space. “Following community feedback and further fire risk analysis, (commissioners) decided not to pursue camping at Sandstone Ranch…
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Happy Trails: A step into the ‘magical’ new open space between Colorado Springs and Denver
Sandstone Meadow loop, Sandstone Ranch Open Space A vast spread of rolling meadows spotted with oak and juniper, generational farm buildings and ancient rock outcrops has been preserved. Here on the countryside between Colorado Springs and Denver, this nostalgic, colorful scene framed by the evergreen slopes of Pike National Forest is for all to enjoy.…