Summer is here and the Bluff Lake Nature Center team has been working on more ways to get families out and enjoy all that their urban nature sanctuary has to offer. Enter: Their incredibly popular scavenger hunt, Bluff Lake Quest 3.0! With new clues to get kids and grownups alike out there on our 1.5 […]

An area of Colorado Springs may be getting a makeover that is perfect for families, fish and birds! A group of community stakeholders wants to revitalize a seven-mile stretch of Monument and Fountain Creeks in Colorado Springs with spots for tubing and kayaking, as well as waterfronts and opportunities for neighborhood development. The vision presented […]

What would summer be without some outdoor concerts? We recommend you come early, bring your own chairs/blanket and a great picnic to enjoy some of the best bands around town for FREE at area parks all summer long! Some of the best bands across Denver play and don’t cost you anything. That’s one way to save […]

As we enter the summer season, many parents are wondering how to keep their kids busy without always being glued to screens indoors. One way to get them outside is to start a family garden. Growing fruits and vegetables together as a family can be a fun, engaging, and calming activity. In addition to the […]

When my son Bode was little (33-pounds to be exact) I loved going for bike rides with him in his bike trailer. It was one of those delightful early summer days and we started strong. Translation: we went downhill. My house is perched atop a hill that takes me about two minutes to ascend on […]

Folks will soon be able to visit heritage sites in southeastern Colorado from the comfort of their homes. Using an app called Explore from the company Factor Earth, visitors will go on virtual adventures into sites that feature the significant heritage of the region. That includes Fisher’s Peak State Park, the Ludlow and Sand Creek […]

What better way to celebrate spring than to soak up the sunshine in one of metro Denver’s parks? Bring your kids and discover the many features offered by our playgrounds! And I’m not talking about slides, climbing nets, or spinners… those are just so “meh” in 2022. No, a few Denver playgrounds offer something else: […]

Earth Day is Friday, April 22, 2022 and while we always advocate taking care of Mother Earth, Denver has some fabulous family-friendly events on this important day to help us remember how to invest in our planet. Swing by the library to check out some kid-friendly books on Earth Day. Some of our favorites for […]

A summer at Cheley Colorado Camps means spending time hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, rafting, paddleboarding, mountain biking, and playing in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Wake up each morning at this Colorado overnight camp to the fresh mountain air, views of peaks that soar to 14,000 feet, and the laughter of fellow campers and staff. Since […]

It’s almost Mother’s Day in the Mile High City and we are here for all the activities, brunches and events. Scroll down to see our Mother’s Day gift guide as well and be sure to bookmark this page and check back often as we hear of other fabulous family-friendly events to celebrate our moms.  Mother’s […]