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Ken Caryl Ranch is an attractive planned community that is within easy commuting distance of Denver. The neighborhood of Ken Caryl Ranch has been carefully developed to ensure that residents benefit from an abundance of green space as well as a balanced blend of residential, commercial and recreational activity. Ken Caryl Ranch is an almost entirely self-contained community due to the abundance of amenities and services that are available within it, although it also has excellent transport links with the surrounding area, including the city of Denver. Ken Caryl Ranch is a popular community for families and for commuters working in Denver or at the nearby Lockheed Martin facility.

Ken Caryl Ranch provides its residents with a wide range of different…

The municipality of Littleton is a suburb of Denver that straddles Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties. Littleton is Arapahoe County's county seat.

Littleton is located in one of the most beautiful areas in the Denver region, the foothills to the west of the city. The town has a selection of different parks and other open spaces, which provide excellent opportunities for recreation.

There are also a wealth of opportunities to eat out, shop or be entertained in Littleton. There are a selection of malls and shopping areas that are within easy reach for all of the residents of Littleton, including the Streets in South Glen, Park Meadows mall, Aspen Grove and South Glen mall.

Many community activities are held in the Bemis Public Library, which also…

Ken Caryl, less than twenty miles from the city of Denver, is a serene, close-knit community that offers commuters the chance to escape from a long day of work in the city by returning to a neighborhood that has been designed to refresh and reinvigorate them.

The Ken Caryl area was developed as a planned community, and this shows in the perfect balance of residential, commercial and recreational activity in the neighborhood, as well as in the abundance of open space and parks. Development of the area began in 1970 with the intention of creating a peaceful oasis away from the bustling center of Denver, although still within easy reach of the city. Residents can easily commute to Denver, but they will return at the end of the day to a home that is set in a…

Chatfield is a State Park set around the Chatfield Reservoir, on the Platte River just outside of Denver. Despite its proximity to the city, the area is a haven for native wildlife as well as a beautiful place in which to relax and enjoy the fresh air.

The Chatfield reservoir and park attracts many of the local Denver residents out of the city, as well as being an attraction for visitors from further away who want to experience the magnificent natural beauty of Colorado. The park is set in the foothills to the southwest of Denver, and includes a section of the Platte River valley and the entire Chatfield reservoir.

It is the water that attracts most of the visitors who come to the park. One of the most popular activities for visitors is boating on the…

The land on which the gardens stand was once owned by Colonel King Hudson and his wife, Evelyn Leigh Hudson. The Hudsons ran a restaurant, The Country Kitchen, from the site of what is now The Inn, but they also took great care of their property, ensuring that the riverbank lost none of its natural beauty, and even extending their land from the original five acres. The Country Kitchen was opened in 1942, and it remained open until 1962. They then leased the property to The North Woods Inn, which continued to operate a restaurant on the site until 1997. By this time, the Hudsons had become even more active in ensuring that the neighborhood was kept beautiful and that the environment was protected. After King Hudson died in 1984, his wife set up the…

Many natives and incomers of the Western states find themselves wondering about the history of their local area. Stories of the how the Wild West was conquered are one of the mainstays of American culture, but few of us ever get the chance to get a glimpse of what life was like for the settlers who were part of the true history of state like Colorado.

One of the most important parts of the Chatfield Botanic Gardens is the historic homestead that remains intact, and at which visitors can experience something of the life of the first settlers who made their homes in the Highland Ranch area. The homestead, dating from the 19th century, was built by German settlers. All of the ranch buildings have been kept intact, and the atmosphere of a true ranch is…