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 […]

Mile High Mamas’ 2022 Summer Activity Guide is here! Don’t miss the ultimate kid-friendly guide to summer in Denver as well as our top Colorado family travel destinations.  Denver’s Best Summer Activities for Families 2022 Mile High Mamas has the best guide for family indoor activities in Denver, as well as the best outdoor fun. […]

Spring Break is almost here and it’s a tricky one to plan if you’re staying in Colorado! Will there be snow? Will it be a balmy 70 degrees? Fortunately, we have you coffered with our guide to Spring Break in Denver 2022 with indoor and outdoor activities, categorized by geographic area. And, of course, COVID […]

Winter is finally in Denver and we’re here to celebrate with all the fun details of Winterfest at Gaylord Rockies Resort! Be sure to also scroll down to see our top picks for sledding in Denver, the best places for outdoor skating in Colorado and the Children’s Museum of Denver’s new ‘Snow Days attraction. Winterfest […]

Travel during a pandemic is a privilege, not a right and we were incredibly grateful to finally see my family in Canada after three years. However. Omicron surges, airline staffing shortages and inclement weather made for the perfect storm with almost 5,000 canceled flights in 36 hours. As a travel writer, I’ve had some crazy […]

Colorado family skiing is back! COVID restrictions have complicated many things (including last year’s ski season) but we’re happy for some sense of normalcy for planning your Colorado winter vacation! Scroll down for insider tips on Colorado’s best outdoor ice skating and sledding hills.  Mile High Mamas is a top resource for planning your Colorado […]

How does an accountant for over 30 years decide to write a book?  Sometimes change can come more suddenly than you think… On an extended road trip in 2015, my family traveled to Glacier National Park.  We love to visit the Parks, and feel fortunate living in Denver that we are within a 20-hour drive […]

Did you know Colorado has so many awesome places to stargaze with your family in Colorado? Whether you lie under the heavens of the San Luis Valley, or get a little closer to the stars on the peak of a stately mountain, there is nothing like seeing constellations speckled across a clear Colorado sky. Colorado.com […]

Who else loves fresh fruits and veggies on their dinner table? Colorado is thriving with the farm-to-table trend and  Create your own farm-to-table menu with a visit to the many farms that are eager to teach people about agriculture this fall. You can choose (and taste!) your produce right from the source for a farm-fresh […]

What would spending Just 20 Minutes Outside every day do for our kids’ physical and mental health? Generation Wild, a movement created by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), has set up a fort in Littleton for children to play in as part of their “Just 20 Minutes Outside” campaign. The free-standing fort is 22′ long, 13′ […]