The pandemic wreaked havoc on so much for one good thing to come out of is that last year’s fourth-graders may have been unable to make full use of their Every Kid Outdoors Annual Fourth Grade Pass. Translation: 4th- and 5th-grade students can have free access to our National Parks now through August 31, 2021. […]

With all the uncertainty of COVID (and if Colorado’s resorts will remain open), why not head into the backcountry with your family? Of course, safety is of the utmost importance and we’re very fortunate to have these awesome companies that are teaching us how to be confident in our ability to use our equipment safely […]

Here are some great ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Denver. For more New Year’s Eve activities, see our event calendar.  THE MILE HIGH TREE WHEN: Thru Jan. 2, 2021 (5-9:30 p.m. on most Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; and 5-8 p.m. on some Sundays) WHERE: 16th Street Mall at Welton Street Join in the free festivities at this festive holiday attraction, […]

It’s the happiest time of the year so why not spend the holidays at one of Colorado’s happy places!? YMCA of the Rockies has two beautiful locations: Snow Mountain Ranch has one of the best Nordic centers in Colorado and is located in Granby near Winter Park, just over 90 miles from Denver. The Estes […]

As snow blankets Colorado’s high-country, Vail Resorts and Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member ski areas are excited to welcome guests back to the slopes for the 2020-21 winter season. While many things in our lives are different, what guests have come to love about skiing and snowboarding will be refreshingly the same this season. […]

When I moved to Colorado 17 years ago, I explored the Front Range in the most memorable way possible: I joined a hiking club for moms. I’ll never forget the first time we met our group in Boulder up at Chautauqua, just 1.5 miles from downtown Boulder. With the Flatirons as a dramatic backdrop, 48 […]

Holiday fun abounds in Colorado. Don’t miss our guide to celebrating the holidays in Denver and beyond in 2020. Also, be sure to check-out 12 Denver Holiday Markets You Don’t Want to Miss.     COVID disclaimer: Always touch base with the venue to ensure the event has not been canceled.  BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT  WHEN: […]

Colorado’s mountains have plenty of activities to get your heart racing, but they’re also perfect for kicking back. Dip into our many hot springs, where you can soothe sore muscles after a long day of hiking or skiing. Many also offer water slides and kid-friendly amenities. Colorado.com shares 30 awesome soaking ideas. Always check with […]

If all goes well, Pikes Peak will have a new visitor center atop its summit at the beginning of next year. A new Summit House Visitor Center at the top of Pikes Peak is scheduled for a spring 2021 opening. The city of Colorado Springs is claiming the structure will be the most sustainable high-altitude […]

With its spectacular views, expansive hay meadows, red rock formations, wildlife habitat, historic ranching operation, and 3.5 miles of common boundary with Pike National Forest, Sandstone Ranch is one of the crown jewels of all the County’s Open Space properties. This 2,038-acre ranch borders the Pike National Forest and features an extraordinarily diverse landscape including red rock […]