Travel

Postcards from the Galápagos

The Galápagos Islands sit 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador near the Equator. Due to their remoteness, the Galápagos are home to nearly 9,000 species that have developed and evolved isolated, resulting in wildlife that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. This intrigued Charles Darwin when he visited in 1835, inspiring his theory of evolution by natural selection (or survival of the fittest).In October 2024, Highlands Ranch Travel Owner, Marcie Lauritsen-Mann, and Travel Advisor, Linda...

Fitness

Full Time - All In

Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle Catches Up with Kula Athlete Kaela Edwards to Talk Going Pro, Finding Balance and Overcoming Challenges Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Angela Kleinsasser for Kula Sports Performance Tell our readers about yourself.   I graduated from Littleton High School in 2012. Then I went to Oklahoma State University, where I was an NCAA Champion in the mile in 2016. I graduated in 2017 with a marketing degree and a minor in management and fashion merchandising.  ...

Fitness

The Empowering Future of Fitness

Our Own Angie Jehu Tries Out a Futuristic Workout Article by Angie Jehu | Photography by Angie Jehu and Sonja Nix As a kid, visiting NASA sparked my imagination and love for science and outer space. As an adult, my fascination continues as I enjoy keeping up with technology and innovative ways to stay healthy and fit. So, when I was invited to try out an OHM Fitness class, I was thrilled. Between the space-age workout suit and hi-tech environment, it looks futuristic and FUN!   This brand-new...

Health + Wellness

Get Your 2025 Run On

A Run for Every Season in 2025 Along the Front Range Article by Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle Staff January 19 Polar Bear 5K Wash Park, Denver  A winter-themed event, you run faster when it's cold, right? Come Run for the Chill of it...all the "cool" runners are doing it. February 23 Highlands Ranch 5K/10K Highlands Ranch  Winter doesn't disappoint when racing in February. You won't feel chilly after a course so hilly.  March 9 Runnin' of the Green Wash Park...