At first glance, the giraffe area at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo might not seem an exceedingly romantic spot.
Granted, it boasts a lovely location, high on a hill, with Colorado Springs spread out below. But when you get down to it, it’s just a big patch of dirt surrounded by a stone wall. And the inside enclosure, [...]

Outdoor-workout enthusiasts reveled in a balmy autumn, running, hiking and cycling for as long as possible before the snow finally fell.
But as colder days and earlier nightfall give way to freezing temperatures, slippery snow and numbing winds can kill motivation for even the most hard-core exercisers.
Instead of hibernating, fitness experts say that transitioning now to [...]

Good music for kids requires all the same ingredients of good music for adults: talented musicians, a beat that gets you moving, clever lyrics and a catchy melody. This year’s kids music picks have it all. Some albums are mellow, some are rock, some will make you laugh, some will make you think; but whatever [...]

What are you doing New Year’s Eve? You’d better decide quickly. On a night like this, the best events sell out early. Here’s a list of possibilities — entertainers, special dinners, nights on the town — across the Front Range.
Zoo Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve party beginning at 5 p.m. with entertainment for children and an [...]

Friday. Little ones get a New Year’s party all their own at the Children’s Museum of Denver’s “Noon Year’s Eve” bash. The plaza outside the museum turns into a mini-Times Square, complete with a sparkly ball-drop – every hour, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., revelers can gather and count down to the drop. Sheets [...]

Mile High Mamas hopes you have the happiest and safest of holidays surrounded by those you love. Posting will be sporadic next week as we enjoy time with our families. Be sure to tune in at the beginning of the week to see our round-up of post-Christmas happenings.
On another note, children will be able to [...]

When my younger brother was in elementary school, he begged and begged for a special video game for Christmas. One day, a few weeks before Christmas, he saw a present under the tree with his name on it. It was the exact size and shape of a Nintendo video game, so he decided to take [...]

Denver International Airport officials expect 1.11 million passengers will use the airport for the week that ends Monday, making it the busiest Christmas week in DIA’s 15-year history.
The week’s passenger volume is expected to be 6 percent higher than the comparable period a year ago.
Officials expect passenger totals to hit about 170,000 today and again [...]

Through Jan. 2. The Denver Zoo is all aglow for the 20th anniversary of the park’s Zoo Lights. Light displays twinkle in the trees and along pathways, some in the shape of the zoo’s residents. Warm up at warming stations scattered throughout, and take a break for a live animal demonstration or a visit with [...]

To:  You
From:  Three sisters
RE:  Holiday wishes
Happy and peaceful holiday wishes from me and mine to you and yours.

Tami, Lori, Sheri