In part two of five of the Best of Summer 2020, we have listed town information for Boulder, Grand Lake, Twin Lakes, Colorado Springs, Leadville and Loveland along with numerous outfitter updates. There are over 100+ vacation ideas below including rafting, golf, swim, fish, kayak, hike, SUP, train excursions and more. Also included are the […]

This could be the longest EVER summer for Mile High Mamas and shall never be forgotten, nor should it. Please stay safe, healthy and adventurous Mamas. We checked with the Colorado Tourism Board on May 21, 2020. This is the most up-to-date information we can provide to families about our favorite destinations throughout the State. […]

Breaking news: Summer isn’t canceled. Sure, it may look a bit different in the times of COVID-19 but there will still be plenty of outdoor and indoor fun for kids of all ages.  With the help of our readers (yes, that’s you!) Mile High Mamas has compiled a list of fun activities in the Denver […]

Small local getaways can inspire big memories. You don’t have to pack up half your house to go on a local walking adventure. Last week, we kicked off our Big Dry Creek Trail adventure at Standley Lake Regional Park’s many miles of lakeside trails. You could easily spend a day or an hour here. There […]

Whether in your backyard or in your living room, join families across the country live on Facebook on Saturday, May 2 for a day of fun virtual adventures from the Boy Scouts of America. From camp-style cooking and friendly competitions, to special guests and campfire singalongs, this virtual event will bring the best parts of […]

One thing I’ve realized from finally having the time to catch up on my media queue is how much of the joy of travel comes from anticipating it, the sweet spot between the moment you find out about a place and decide to start planning a visit and your actual departure—all the dreaming that happens […]

Now more than ever, our hearts are turned to the importance of taking care of this beautiful world.  As the first U.S. state travel office to develop a comprehensive destination stewardship plan aimed at inspiring travelers to reduce their impacts, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), along with destinations across the state, is creating opportunities for […]

“Respond, don’t react,” our instructor coaxed as we looped the icy track in our 2020 Toyota Highlander. I channeled my inner Mario, eased off the brake and trusted my instincts as I raced around the icy track. My husband Jamie and had been invited by Toyota to attend the Bridgestone Winter Driving School (BWDS) in […]

So many factors make living in Colorado such a rich experience, but near the top of my family’s list is the accessibility of YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. It’s the perfect place for a family weekend or family vacation for the sheer beauty, the up-closeness with wildlife, and for the variety of activities […]

The countdown is on for Spring Break 2020! If you’re staying in Denver, no need to dismay as we have updated last year’s popular Spring Break guide. Whether you want to hunker down indoors, get outside or explore something new, we have you covered with these fabulous Spring Break offerings, categorized by geographic area.   Don’t […]