The YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park is just such an easy getaway in Colorado. We’ve been in nearly every season and I would have a hard time picking a favorite. Winter at the YMCA is the perfect time to take advantage of their indoor activities around the property and winter activities that require gear. …
Going sledding in Rocky Mountain National Park can be a thrilling and unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. The park offers a designed sledding area in Hidden Valley, which is located near the Beaver Meadows Entrance on Highway 36. When planning a sledding trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, it’s important to pack appropriately …
A winter hike in Rocky Mountain National Park with kids is doable so long as you have the right gear and the weather cooperates. Our friends who have a cabin in Estes Park pointed us to Bear Lake. In the winter it is safe to hike across a fully frozen Bear Lake. In an instant, …
Yes, State Forest State Park has a bit of a confusing name, but it turns out to be the moose capitol of Colorado. It is a large state park in the northern part of the state, about four hours from Colorado Springs. We booked camping with some friends in February for the July 4th weekend …
Independence Pass is a two-lane, 12,095 ft pass through the Rocky Mountains that is only open Memorial Day to early November. If you get a chance to drive through it, it is well worth the harrowing drive. The views are breathtaking and you can stop at the top for some light hiking, even if you …
In Colorado, winter is a season of adventure and we are trying to take full advantage of it since the kids are finally able to do “all the things” with relatively little complaint. We’ve been filling the winter weekends by heading into the mountains and taking advantage of everything Colorado has to offer. This past …
I wasn’t sure that I would ever find a hike in the United States as family friendly as the Gnome Hike in Switzerland. So when a friend told us about the Grottos Trail outside of Aspen we knew we had to check it out. While this hike doesn’t have manmade play things scattered along the …
We booked a ton of camping for our first summer in Colorado. Our dear friends raved about camping at Cutty’s Resort as being a fun weekend getaway with no planning required. An easy 2-hour drive from Colorado Springs, this sounded like a perfect summer weekend. Cutty’s is a very large and popular campground and RV …