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Castle Rock, Colorado

The lifestyle magazine for Castle Rock

Food, trails, homes, events and the small businesses behind them. Careful, well-sourced guides for people who live in, or love, this town.

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Cover story

The Rock and the Star: A Visitor’s Guide to Castle Rock’s Landmark

How the butte gave the town its name, what the 1936 star means, and how to see both without a wrong turn.

New to read this month

Evergreen guides, checked against official sources and written to stay useful.

Food & Drink8 min read

Cooking and Baking at 6,200 Feet: A Castle Rock Kitchen Field Guide

Why your cake sinks, your cookies spread and your pasta takes forever, plus the adjustments that fix each one.

Outdoors9 min read

Castlewood Canyon, Daniels Park and Roxborough: Three Short Outings Compared

Three nearby places with three very different payoffs. Here is how to choose the right one for your day.

Homes & Living9 min read

Buying a Home in Castle Rock: Water, HOAs and Metro Districts Explained

The three non-obvious costs behind a Castle Rock address, and the questions that expose them before you sign.

Food & Drink8 min read

How to Plan a Castle Rock Picnic That Survives Wind, Sun and Afternoon Storms

Where to spread a blanket, what to pack for thin air and fast weather, and how to keep the food safe.

Things to Do8 min read

A Year in Castle Rock: How to Plan Around Events Without Memorizing Dates

The annual rhythms worth knowing, where the official calendars live, and how to build a weekend around them.

Homes & Living9 min read

Hail, Roofs and Insurance: A Front Range Homeowner’s Guide

What hail really does to a roof, whether impact-resistant shingles pay off, and how to handle a claim calmly.

Outdoors8 min read

Rattlesnakes, Mountain Lions and Other Trail Neighbors: A Practical Safety Guide

What to do, and what not to do, when you meet wildlife near Castle Rock, based on Colorado Parks and Wildlife guidance.

Local Business8 min read

How to Back Castle Rock’s Small Businesses Without Overspending

Practical ways to put more of your spending into local hands, none of which require a bigger budget.

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The landmark

One rock, one star, ninety years of welcome

The star first went up in 1936 to light the roadside and coax travelers into town. It still shines from the butte, and the Rock Park trail below it is free to walk.

1936Year the star was built

100Bulbs in the star

370 ftClimb on the Rock Park loop

1.5 miLoop trail, rated difficult

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