History
At The Flying W Ranch
BY Shirley Cavanaugh, September 2024 The Flying W Ranch was burned to ashes in the Waldo Canyon fire in 2012.The owners were determined to rebuild. It took eight years but it's now even more beautiful. I visited during the "old days" when I was stationed with the Air...
Oral History: Bill and Sandy Loeffler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CjgLNvKCGo Golf is and has been big business in Highlands Ranch ever since the opening of the Links, the first golf course, in 1987. Commissioned and built by Mission Viejo, it has served the community for many years, and is still...
Flying W Dinner and Show Tour
Highlands Ranch Historical Society members enjoyed an entertaining tour to the Flying W Ranch, where dinner, show, and many activities were the highlights of a fun evening! We enjoyed a stress-free ride on a large bus coach to Colorado Springs, and arrived refreshed...
Strolling Through the Past: Historic Parker Walking Tour
Ruth Memorial Chapel Discover how Parker went from a tiny stagecoach stop to a thriving frontier town in the heart of Colorado ranch land. The Parker Area Historical Society launched its interactive audio tour in summer 2023. You can experience it in one of three...
Community Program: The Colorful History of the Fly’n B
Residents of Wind Crest had a glimpse into the past recently, at a program focused on the History of the Fly'n B. The Fly'n B Park just east of Wind Crest has a varied and very colorful history indeed! What started out as a simple farm and home for Master Landscaper...