Deer Trail, CO: Home of the World's First Rodeo

Some small towns have a claim to fame. Deer Trail has a world record. This community of about a thousand people, sitting on the open plains some 45 miles east of Denver, is recognized as the Home of the World's First Rodeo — and it's been celebrating that heritage for over 150 years. Here's the stor

Moving to Elizabeth, CO: Small-Town Living in the Pines

Elizabeth is the kind of town people move to and then can't imagine leaving. Set among rolling country and ponderosa pines in Elbert County, it offers acreage and horse properties, a charming and walkable Main Street, and an authentic Western community — all within reach of Parker and the south metr

Things to Do in Byers, CO (and Where to Eat)

Byers isn't trying to be a tourist town — and that's exactly its charm. This small Arapahoe County community on I-70 is the real Eastern Plains: open land, big skies, and a tight-knit local feel about 45 minutes east of Denver. If you're passing through, scouting a move, or just curious what's out h

Moving to Strasburg, CO: A Local's Guide

If you've driven I-70 east out of Denver, you've passed Strasburg — and you may not have realized you were passing one of the most quietly interesting small towns on the Eastern Plains. For buyers looking to trade metro congestion for space and a slower pace, it's worth a real look. Here's what livi