Fall is FUN in Denver and we have rounded up Colorado’s best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall colors, petting zoos, hayrides and so much more.  Also, while you’re enjoying fall in Colorado, be sure to check out our guide to Colorado’s Best Fall Colors: Best drives, hikes, ghost towns and farms and Ultimate Guide to Fall […]

Colorado has the most incredible fall colors and Mile High Mamas is your resource for enjoying Colorado’s fall splendor! From shimmering reds, golds and oranges to pumpkin patches to ghost towns and farms, we are your resource for fall. Don’t miss: Colorado’s Best Fall Colors: Best Drives, hikes, ghost towns and farms  Guide to Colorado’s […]

I wasn’t prepared for the full-circle moment I had when my family returned to Crested Butte, Colorado before my recently graduated daughter Hadley moved out. We have been visiting this mountain hamlet since she was 1 year old. We named my son as we watched “Bode” Miller bomb the Torino Olympic Winter Games while we […]

Say the phrase “Colorado vacation,” and the brain is likely to default to “mountains.” And why not? Colorado’s legendary Rocky Mountains are replete with historic towns, ski resorts, and rivers that are perfect for outdoor vacations any time of the year. But there are also plenty of less-visited spots throughout the Centennial State that might […]

Mamas, it’s not too late to schedule the ultimate Colorado summer vacation in Glenwood Springs (or to start dreaming about next year!)  In two short weeks, my family will be adventuring with the Glenwood Adventure Company, an outfitter that has offering adventures in Colorado for over 30 years. Not only do they offer whitewater rafting […]

An area of Colorado Springs may be getting a makeover that is perfect for families, fish and birds! A group of community stakeholders wants to revitalize a seven-mile stretch of Monument and Fountain Creeks in Colorado Springs with spots for tubing and kayaking, as well as waterfronts and opportunities for neighborhood development. The vision presented […]

Crested Butte has long been my family’s favorite outdoor playground in Colorado. Sure, it’s a 4.5-hour drive from Denver but that’s part of the charm of this historic town that was originally settled in the 1880s as a mining supply camp.  Nestled in the Gunnison National Forest in southwest Colorado, there are no I-70 traffic […]

We love our Denver dads but let’s face it: sometimes Father’s Day gets overlooked because we’re in the throes of summer. We’ve teamed up with Visit Denver to share some pretty awesome events and activities Dad will love. Looking for gifts for Dad? Check out these customizable graphic tees by Black Lantern, screen printed in […]

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. […]