Happy Independence Day! Don’t miss our comprehensive guide to celebrating the 4th of July in Denver–from parades to fireworks to outdoor activities to festivals and so much more.  4th of July Fireworks Displays, Parade and Festivals in Denver ARVADA Arvada Fireworks Display — Since 1979, the City of Arvada has celebrated Independence Day on July […]

After this crap year we’ve all had, this is the Colorado adventure you didn’t know you needed: Rent the Tiki Pontoon Boot at Trail Ridge Marina in Grand Lake, Colorado.  That’s right, folks. In addition to renting pontoon, fishing, paddboards and kayaks, you can now rent a Tiki Pontoon, a Hawaiian-themed pontoon boat with a […]

Who’s in for a Colorado road trip? In summer 2021, there’s no better way for Coloradans to explore their state than behind the wheel of a car. From Colorado’s diverse landscape of arid deserts and river canyons to pristine plains and snow-capped mountains, Coloradans can experience some of the best kept secret small towns of […]

Sure, you know Denver has some great mountains but did you know Denver has official mountain parks that offer unlimited fun for families? Denver Mountain Parks offer unlimited explorations in our area mountains! Scroll down for more family-friendly Denver activities.  Bergen Park Bergen Park is one of Denver’s smaller mountain parks at 25 acres. With […]

For the past four years, my family has purchased Epic Passes for the entire family, which is even that much more affordable when you pair them with EpicSchool Kids, a free program for Kindergarten through 5th graders that provides four days of skiing and riding at each of the state’s top-ranked resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, […]

It is arguably the best ski deal in Colorado for adults AND kids…and it runs out on Memorial Day.  $49 is all May 31, 2021 will be the last day you can lock in your Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass purchase with a $49 down payment, with the remaining balance not due until September. And, through […]

Do you long for home on the range? Sure, Coloradoans love their mountains but families itching to get back on the road this summer can experience northeast Colorado’s wide-open spaces, outdoor adventures and unique events. Visitors can set their own speed with heart-pumping activities like speedway races or watersports, have fun at the disc golf […]

School is out. Summer has begun! Does that mean that the learning has to stop? Absolutely not! Even better, this summer you can learn something while you’re having fun. That is spoken, of course, by a parent, not a kid. But honestly, you AND your kids will love Colorado Jeep Tours. And for those who […]

Staunton State Park strives to give access to all Coloradoans in the outdoors and they are now accepting reservations for disabled Coloradans who’d like to “hike” the trails in one of Staunton State Park’s two-track chairs.   “Being able to offer the therapeutic benefits of the outdoors to all of our visitors is truly rewarding,” […]

Do you want a chance to get outdoors and enjoy nature? Fishing is a rite of passage for kids and we’re here to share 25 great places to go fishing in Denver.  There are literally hundreds of small ponds, gravel pits and golf-course lakes throughout Colorado’s Front Range that hold fish. Despite their abundance, however, […]