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 […]

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 […]

Whenever I spend time in Southern Utah, I’m bombarded with memories of my many years as a Utah-based travel writer and Goblin Valley State Park and San Rafael Swell are two of my favorite areas. Colorado has better mountains but Utah has better deserts. It is my goal to take my kids, Hadley and Bode, […]

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 […]

If you’re an avid hiker, instilling a love of hiking may take a wee bit of time so we’re here to share Denver’s best family-friendly hikes. I started hiking with my kids when they were six weeks old. When they were in the backpack, they were literally along for the ride. Once they became toddlers, […]

There’s nothing better than a wetland trail that translates into recreation for your little ones in all seasons. Harriman Lake Park Trail in Littleton, Colorado is a 1.4-mile interpretive hiking trail. Harriman Lake Park Trail fun facts: Features: The central point of the park is Harriman Lake, a ditch-fed lake surrounded by prairie habitat. There […]

Most people are exhausted by the pandemic and are looking forward to returning to a life of normalcy. But many are still waiting for the vaccine and lighter COVID restrictions. Furthermore, winter weather is still with us, and most people feel stir crazy. Perhaps there is more to do while we wait than you might […]

An old ski lift at Southern Colorado’s Parker-Fitzgerald Cuchara Mountain Park could start running again by summer, making lift-served mountain biking, downhill skiing and more possible. The original Cuchara ski area, about 30 miles southwest of Walsenburg, first opened in the early 1980s. During the following decades, six different operators tried and failed to make a go […]

Bryce Canyon National Park. Famous for its expansive Bryce Amphitheater and a swirling red-rock world of pillars, hoodoos, and fin-like ridges that are stunning enough during the summer months but in winter, they erupt from the rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in a fiery display set against the cold white snow. This high-elevation park is […]