Readers' Choice for Best Staycation goes to Cascade Nature Preserve

Cascade Springs Nature Preserve received the most votes in this week's Readers' Choice Awards.

The cost of taking a vacation is at an all-time high these days.  Plane tickets are expensive and do not forget about those bag fees and every other fee they try to tax you with.  Plus, even though gas prices have stabilized in recent weeks, they still are incredibly high and keep some families from taking road trips for a vacation. For this reason more and more people are staying home and taking "Staycations".  The winners of our staycation competition all have a unique way of transporting you to another place.  Just like a vacation, a staycation should also give you a feeling of going somewhere new and different. In our most recent Readers' Choice Poll for "Best Places for a Staycation", the winner is the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve…

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Cascade Residents' Choices for a Summer Staycation

Whether it's a picnic in the park, a visit to a museum or hiking on the mountain, Cascade residents can enjoy a range of activities this summer.

On Tuesday, summer officially began with the promise of longer days and shorter nights. It’s a time when people take advantage of the warmer temperatures by spending more time outdoors, traveling to the beach and having picnics in the park. Some play sports such as volleyball, baseball and tennis; and many take off for summer vacations. Still, with the sluggish economy and high gas prices, more families are choosing to stay home; making "Summer Staycations" a popular mainstay among residents trying to balance their budget and family fun time. There are countless opportunities to learn, have fun and unwind in and around the greater Cascade community this summer. From picnics in the park, hikes up the mountain and movies on the green, …

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