Are you looking for the perfect summer day trip from Denver that will be fun for all ages? Colorado Adventure Center is just 35 miles from Denver and an underrated day trip from the city. With a short drive to Idaho Springs, you can whitewater raft, zipline and conquer an aerial ropes course. Choose…
Celebrate the outdoors at the first-ever Outside Festival, June 1–2, 2024. The event will feature live music, adventure films, thought-provoking speakers, immersive experiences, the latest outdoor gear and more. The Outside Festival will take over Civic Center Park in downtown Denver and feature an…
Father's Day is Sunday, June 16, 2024, which means it's time to start planning a special day for your dad in The Mile High City! Here are a few ideas to get you started, plus great hotel deals if you're traveling to Denver to spend time with dad. Special Events & Festivals Hangin' N Slangin'…
There’s so much going on in Denver this summer, where do you begin? Play in the great outdoors (and don't miss the new Outside Festival in June), see world-class museum exhibitions and get a taste of Denver’s thriving food scene by dining alfresco. Here are some top ways to have an unforgettable…
Welcome to The Mile High City. You're about to have the best field trip ever! Whether it's a spring break getaway or a summer adventure, Denver takes learning to a higher level with endless outdoor fun, interactive games and world-class cultural attractions. Where else can you track dinosaurs, check…
For those looking to get off the beaten tracks (railroad tracks, that is), Rocky Mountaineer can take you on a railroad adventure from Denver to Moab, Utah. Launched in 2021, Rockies to the Red Rocks is the company’s first route in the U.S. after operating in the Canadian Rockies for more than 30…
Although it was gold that drew early settlers to Boulder, and coal mining that brought them to Louisville and Lafayette, it was Boulder County’s vast agricultural opportunities that kept them here. Today, Boulder County is home to more than 1,000 farms, many of which offer tours, classes…
Denver has a vibrant yoga community, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, from the urban sanctuary at Denver Botanic Gardens to the striking sandstone formations at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. With so many cool places to practice (or learn), Denver’s yoga scene strikes the perfect pose. Namaste…
It’s a magical time of year each spring when robins are building nests, flowers are starting to bloom and the Colorado Rockies are preparing to play ball at Coors Field. But it’s not baseball as usual, not if Robert Wilkinson, the Rockies’ procurement coordinator, has anything to do with it. About…
When it comes to sustainable horticulture, Denver Botanic Gardens is leading by example. Take green roofs, which ease the urban heat island, provide wildlife habitat and offer other environmental benefits. There are two at the York Street location: a display roof atop the Boettcher Building and…
