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A natural space where you can stop and grab a snack at a golf course, count me in. We hit the trail at the Mariana Butte for this month's NOCO Mapped. I would classify this natural space more closely as a trailhead compared to open space, as it does not have any area for communing, picnic tables, or flat land for kids or dogs to play. It does host an entrance to the Mariana Butte Trail system. 

Northern Colorado communities from Wellington to Boulder have made sure that you can escape the summer heat with splash pads, or spray parks, as some towns have called them. I know our kids often prefer a splash pad to a pool because they can choose their own adventure, and sometimes I prefer sitting on the sidelines to diving in with them. So if you are looking for your guide to NOCO’s splash pads, we’ve got you covered!

, we will make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun! From Wellington to Boulder, we have all the Fourth of July details for you.

We have put together your guide to the sounds of summer, how to find all the free music around NOCO from Friday Fest in Greeley to the Summer Sunday series at Mishawaka (which took place in May but the last one is June 8th with Michael Morrow & The Culprits) you can see the schedules and locations for free music here. So enjoy the weather, grab a treat and get your dancing shoes ready!