Summer’s Half Over?
Does it seem right that summer is already half over?  It has gone waaaay too fast for me. I had all kinds of plans to go and see/do new things.  What about you? Are your kids getting “bored” with summer already?  There are more deals this week on what you can do around [...]

Back before cars were commonplace, trains transported people across the Rocky Mountain West.
Today, these historic locomotives are among the favorite tourist attractions in Colorado — a state that has more scenic railroads than most others in the country, according to Royal Gorge Route Railroad owner Mark Greksa.
Why are scenic railroads so popular here? Leadville, Colorado [...]

I have been obsessed with alpaca since I read an article in Alpenglow magazine a couple years back about an alpaca farm in Grand County. It mentioned something along the lines of how alpacas go to the bathroom in the same exact spot everyday starting from birth given the opportunity. Seriously, no one is trained [...]

‘Tis the season for out-of-town guests. Sure, you’ve got all the activities planned — a hike in Eldorado Canyon, a viewing of the King Tut exhibit, perhaps an afternoon at one of the municipal pools — but the real question is: Where are you going to eat?
Choosing a place for guests is different from [...]

This weekend the Manitou Art Theatre in Colorado Springs kicks off “Ice Cream Theatre,” its kid- friendly summer concert series, with a show featuring Ben Rudnick.
Rudnick’s fun take on children’s music combines a love of the Grateful Dead with kid-appropriate themes.
Rudnick, however, rejects the “children’s music” label.
“We don’t think of it as ‘kids’ music,’ ” [...]

Fourth of July events in Colorado
Arvada’s “Celebration of the Spirit of America”
July 4: Festivities begin at 3 p.m. with a classic-car show, live music, a military display, children’s activities, booths and games, refreshments and more followed by a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex, 10664 W. 58th Ave., 720-898-7400, arvadafestivals.com
Aurora’s “4th of July [...]

Bubbles and summer go hand in hand. On a warm summer evening, my daughters and I love to head outside for bubble play. Bubbles are good, clean fun but do you know the science behind the bubble?
The lifespan of an average bubble is mere seconds, but there is a way to extend the life of [...]

Dear Mama Drama:
My daughter, age 8, signed up for a team sport this summer. We counseled her about the level of commitment it would take and were assured that she was up to it, even eager for it.

My daughter enjoys the practices but gets too nervous for the competitions! The first week she did [...]

With high ozone levels looming this summer, parents should be aware that their children are one of the most susceptible groups to the health hazards of ozone. Children spend 50 percent more time outdoors in the summer months than adults do. This extended exposure on days with high ozone concentrations can lead to respiratory infections [...]

This is the perfect green activity for a rainy day. Here’s what you do.
1. Get out your recycling. Even better, save really good materials for a few weeks – egg cartons, cardboard boxes, strawberry containers, plastic lids are good.
2. Cut out words from the magazines, advertisements, or newspapers in [...]