Our 2021 Summer Activity Guide is here! Find the best family indoor activities in Denver, as well as the best outdoor fun. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this article for our recommendations for Denver’s best hikes, splash parks, waterfall hikes, pools and more.  While most Denver venues have reopened, some have closed […]

My guidebook, Hiking with Kids Colorado, comes out next month, featuring 52 of the state’s best hikes for families. That’s one hike for every week of the year, and yes, I completed all of the hikes with my own children over the course of a year. (Scroll down to enter to win a copy!) I’d […]

**CONTEST CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO ANGIE W.!** Mile High Mamas is giving away an Urban Air Denver East Deluxe Birthday Party Package (a $299 value) for one lucky kid!   Urban Air Denver East is not a trampoline park. It’s the perfect indoor destination for active family fun. Ideal for all ages, the 37,000 square foot […]

COVID-19 has changed how and where we travel and Coloradoans are blessed with world-class destinations right in backyard!  Luckily, you can add some classic Americana to your next trip through Colorado by visiting the numerous unique — and sometimes kooky — sights across the state. These 15 quirky roadside attractions in Colorado are perfect for […]

After a loooong year, we’re thrilled that Denver’s popular Denver Restaurant Week is back April 23-May 2, 201. This 10-day celebration of the local dining scene highlights hundreds of top restaurants with multi-course meals at three tasty prices.  Multi-course dinners will be made for delicious prices of $25, $35 or $5 per person. If you’re […]

Denver’s cultural scene is ready to thrive again, as are we all! Denver is hosting some fabulous museum exhibits–some in-person, some virtual and some are family-friendly. Check out this list below and be sure to check with the venue prior to visiting in case reservations are required.  Don’t miss Denver’s best museums for kids (and […]

Bye-bye pandemic, hello playtime!   With COVID-19 rapidly disappearing in the rearview mirror, playgrounds in metro Denver have fully reopened. The “closed” signs and the caution tape have gone away and spring has finally arrived. What better time to check out some of the Denver metro area’s newest playgrounds? Parks & rec departments have not […]

Summer is around the corner and naturally, parents are thinking about swim lessons for their kids. And that’s a good thing, because drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second-leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 14 in the United States, according to the CDC. These are harsh statistics, but […]

Hang on to your hats and secure all loose articles – The thrills are back at Colorado’s only combination theme & water park. Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park has been approved by City and State officials to open for the 2021 season with new health and safety guidelines. Elitch Gardens will open to Season […]

I started hiking with my kids when they were six weeks old with a mom hiking group in Denver. Not only was it an amazing way to connect with other moms, but my kids developed a love of the outdoors from an early age. I was able to continue carrying them until they were almost […]