At The Flying W Ranch

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...
Oral History: Bill and Sandy Loeffler

Oral History: Bill and Sandy Loeffler

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 going strong. University of Denver Golf Club at...
Flying W Dinner and Show Tour

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

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...