History
The area that became today’s Castle Rock was first home to the Cheyenne and Arapahoe people. Settlers of European descent came to the area in the mid-1800s, drawn by rumors of gold. However, it wasn’t gold they discovered, but rhyolite. The minerals feldspar and quartz are the main components of Rhyolite, which has many uses, including jewelry design, and landscaping.
When the eastern border of Douglas County was redrawn in 1874, Castle Rock was chosen to be the county seat, since it was near the center of the new county. The history of the city can be found in the Castle Rock Museum, which is built of - yes - rhyolite. Facilities like this can take advantage of postcard printing to create cards that feature their exhibits, and which can be offered for sale.
The great outdoors
Castle Rock is encompassed by the Colorado Foothills Life Zone, a specific habitat where certain species of flora and fauna are found. In the Castle Rock area, there are grassy meadows, juniper trees scattered throughout the region, and woods comprised of ponderosa pines. Other trees commonly found in the region are the pinyon pine, and Gambel oak.
Wildlife is abundant and includes animals such as pocket gophers, gray foxes, mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, and the American black bear. Birds include the western tanager, pinyon jay, and peregrine falcon.
The rich natural habitat draws people to the outdoors. Fortunately, they can take advantage of Castle Rock’s park system. Over one-quarter of the city’s land area is open space or parkland, including Mitchell Gulch Park, Paintbrush Park, and Rhyolite Regional Park. Enthusiasts who prefer hiking can take to the trails in Hidden Mesa Open Space, The Bowl, and Rock Park, among many others. Park facilities are great places for parties and special events; organizers can work with banner printing companies to create fun Banners for decorations.
All play and no work
Castle Rock’s location on the Front Range of the Rockies places it within a fairly easy drive of the high-tech companies in the Denver Technological Center, nicknamed the “Denver Tech Center” (DTC). Companies in the DTC include communications giants such as Comcast and Western Union; entertainment companies like Starz; and technology concerns such as HP and Oracle Corp. All companies, no matter their products and services, have several aspects in common.
First, they need Letterheads that reflect who they are and what they do, and for these important products, they’ll need to work with Stationery printers, who can create letterheads to their exact specifications. They’ll also need to consider business card printing as part of the greater package of branded products.
After work
Once the day is done, residents and visitors alike will find opportunities for fun in Festival Park. The award-winning venue is downtown Castle Rock’s jewel, and features the “Fangtastic Festival” at Halloween, and numerous holiday events such as carriage rides and the Christmas tree lighting. Event organizers can use poster printing to create directional Signs so visitors can find their way.
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