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Garden of the Gods, a national natural landmark, is located at the base of the snow-capped Pikes Peak Aug. 17, 2013, Colorado Springs, Colo. The park boasts several red and white stone formations, including Cathedral Rock, Balanced Rock and Kissing Camels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Riley Johnson/Released) Beyond Buckley
Beyond Buckley

Garden of the Gods, a national natural landmark, is located at the base of the snow-capped Pikes Peak Aug. 17, 2013, Colorado Springs, Colo. The park boasts several red and white stone formations, including Cathedral Rock, Balanced Rock and Kissing Camels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Riley Johnson/Released)

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GOLDEN, Colo. – Some brands brewed by the Miller Coors Brewing Company are pictured Nov. 29, 2012, at the Miller Coors Brewery. The brewery makes more than 40 types of brands, according to their website. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Gross) From field to fridge
From field to fridge

GOLDEN, Colo. – Some brands brewed by the Miller Coors Brewing Company are pictured Nov. 29, 2012, at the Miller Coors Brewery. The brewery makes more than 40 types of brands, according to their website. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Gross)

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DENVER – The 12th annual Denver Christkindl Market kicked off the holiday season in downtown Denver Nov. 28, 2012, at Skyline Park. The market is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. It is located on the corners of 16th and Arapahoe Streets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Riley Johnson) Christkindl Market lights up downtown Denver
Christkindl Market lights up downtown Denver

DENVER – The 12th annual Denver Christkindl Market kicked off the holiday season in downtown Denver Nov. 28, 2012, at Skyline Park. The market is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. It is located on the corners of 16th and Arapahoe Streets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Riley Johnson)

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AURORA, Colo. – Skaters glide across the Southlands Shopping Center’s ice skating pond, Nov. 20, 2012, in front of the cinema. Operating hours for the pond are 4 to 9 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Riley Johnson) Southlands
Southlands

AURORA, Colo. – Skaters glide across the Southlands Shopping Center’s ice skating pond, Nov. 20, 2012, in front of the cinema. Operating hours for the pond are 4 to 9 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Riley Johnson)

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Denver – The stone house and headstones outline the horizon Oct. 13, 2012, at the Riverside Cemetery. The Riverside Cemetery Moonlight Mystery & History Tour focuses on the mysteries and histories of the historic cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcy Glass) Riverside Cemetery history & mystery tour
Riverside Cemetery history & mystery tour

Denver – The stone house and headstones outline the horizon Oct. 13, 2012, at the Riverside Cemetery. The Riverside Cemetery Moonlight Mystery & History Tour focuses on the mysteries and histories of the historic cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcy Glass)

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DENVER -- Richard Grimes plays a tune on one of the many pianos open for use to everyone in the downtown Denver area on Aug. 23, 2012. All along the 16th Street Mall shopping area there are many free attraction open to public use such as chess boards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Labbe) Venture to LoDo
Venture to LoDo

DENVER -- Richard Grimes plays a tune on one of the many pianos open for use to everyone in the downtown Denver area on Aug. 23, 2012. All along the 16th Street Mall shopping area there are many free attraction open to public use such as chess boards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Labbe)

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DENVER, Colo. – The Gravestone of Walter Scott Cheesman located in Fairmount Cemetery Oct. 2, 2012. In 1909 Mount Prospect Cemetery was renamed to Cheesman Park in honor of Cheesman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Phillip Houk) Dead remain beneath Cheesman Park
Dead remain beneath Cheesman Park

DENVER, Colo. – The Gravestone of Walter Scott Cheesman located in Fairmount Cemetery Oct. 2, 2012. In 1909 Mount Prospect Cemetery was renamed to Cheesman Park in honor of Cheesman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Phillip Houk)

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CLEAR CREEK, Colo. – Christopher Gross, 460th Space Wing Public Affairs, detaches a lure off of his fishing vest while fishing at Clear Creek July 10,2012. The Creek is home to Browns, Brooke, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Paul Labbe.) Fish the Streams of Colorado
Fish the Streams of Colorado

CLEAR CREEK, Colo. – Christopher Gross, 460th Space Wing Public Affairs, detaches a lure off of his fishing vest while fishing at Clear Creek July 10,2012. The Creek is home to Browns, Brooke, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Paul Labbe.)

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DENVER – Sunlight falls upon a tropical flower at the Denver Botanical Gardens. The gardens have a temperature-controlled indoor greenhouse designed to protect the many types of tropical flowers available for viewing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Phillip Houk) A garden in the big city
A garden in the big city

DENVER – Sunlight falls upon a tropical flower at the Denver Botanical Gardens. The gardens have a temperature-controlled indoor greenhouse designed to protect the many types of tropical flowers available for viewing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Phillip Houk)

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AURORA, Colo.—The Murphy Creek Golf Course clubhouse stands as the gateway to a round of 18 holes and to the practice range. Murphy Creek hosted the 2008 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and offers players a unique challenge, according to Caine Fitzgerald, an assistant golf pro at the course. Murphy Creek is one of a handful of courses available to golfers in the Aurora area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rau) Golfing in the mile-high
Golfing in the mile-high

AURORA, Colo.—The Murphy Creek Golf Course clubhouse stands as the gateway to a round of 18 holes and to the practice range. Murphy Creek hosted the 2008 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and offers players a unique challenge, according to Caine Fitzgerald, an assistant golf pro at the course. Murphy Creek is one of a handful of courses available to golfers in the Aurora area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rau)

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Beyond Buckley

From the Front Range to the back nine holes at a local golf course, find ideas for fun things to do here!

Beyond Buckley includes stories and videos of nearby activities and places to visit for service members and their family members. So, the next time someone claims boredom, that person can visit this site for ideas and information about what Colorado has to offer.

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