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Cutting class in Douglas County

Teen students cut hair, give facials and build career skills.

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Eighteen-year-old Carly Kidd grabbed a pair of scissors and eyed my seven years&#x27; worth of DIY haircuts.What she&#x27;s saying: &quot;You&#x27;ve got thick hair,&quot; she told me before her first snip.

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Parker

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

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Axios Social Club is bringing readers together for dinner to downtown Parker on Tuesday, Oct. 6.Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

The Highlands Ranch pickleball boom

A new 19-court complex is fueling demand in Highlands Ranch.

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Highlands Ranch is bucking <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America&#x27;s pickleball slowdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/26/pickleball-courts-building-decline" data-vars-content-id="9eda9bc5-3d86-4aab-83db-e71d54f35557" data-vars-headline="The Highlands Ranch pickleball boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/26/pickleball-courts-building-decline" target="_self">America&#x27;s pickleball slowdown</a>.Reality check: Across many of the nation&#x27;s biggest cities, the sport&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pandemic-era boom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/04/walmart-free-pickleball-game-subway-sub" data-vars-content-id="9eda9bc5-3d86-4aab-83db-e71d54f35557" data-vars-headline="The Highlands Ranch pickleball boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/04/walmart-free-pickleball-game-subway-sub" target="_self">pandemic-era boom</a> has cooled.

Castle Rock unveils Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space

New trails will give hikers access to a long-restricted property.

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Two years after Castle Rock and its partners preserved Lost Canyon Ranch from potential development, the 681-acre site is going public next month.Why it matters: Visitors will soon have free access to terrain that&#x27;s largely been hidden behind private gates.

Help wanted: Name this rooster

A plush rooster mascot is popping up across Douglas County. Help us name it.

You&#x27;re already waking up with Axios Douglas County, so why not bring a mascot along for the journey?Between the lines: I need your help.

Coffee, served with a second chance

A popular Parker coffee shop's owner shares his journey from incarceration to community impact.

Parker&#x27;s most colorful coffee shop owner lives out of a used Ram ProMaster van with a license plate that reads &quot;CON.&quot;Why it matters: Dan Klehm&#x27;s Convict Coffee Co. is a second act rooted in redemption for people affected by incarceration.

Your guide to Douglas County farmers markets

Here's where and when to find the best produce in Douglas County this season.

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Weekend mornings in Douglas County follow a familiar ritual: cold brew in hand, reusable bags at the ready and plenty of company.Zoom in: If you&#x27;re looking to navigate the crowd like a pro, here is your CliffsNotes guide to the county&#x27;s top farmers markets.

An oasis hiding amid Douglas County's growth boom

A little-known reservoir doubles as a water source and uncrowded outdoor escape.

Rueter-Hess Reservoir is, at its core, a water bowl for many of Douglas County&#x27;s thirsty residents.Yes, but: Standing at the water&#x27;s edge, it feels more like an oasis amid the area&#x27;s explosive growth.

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