by Lisa Alonge | Feb 4, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, History, Neighborhoods, Urban
A Bohemian Meander through a Buttoned-Up Neighborhood Capitol Hill and its northern neighbor, North Capitol Hill, make two contrasting neighbors with a common history. Part all-business, part Bohemian, this area just east of Colorado’s Capitol, which it...
by Lisa Alonge | Feb 3, 2020 | Accessories, All Gear, Footwear
The Best Shoe Cleats for Hiking in Denver Hiking in snowy and icy conditions can be perilous. I’ve tried many cleats over the years, and I finally have a favorite that I trust after using them for two years. Here is my product review Korkers Ultra Ice Cleats....
by Lisa Alonge | Feb 3, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, History, Neighborhoods, Northwest Neighborhoods
Sloan’s Leaky Lake Creates a Neighborhood To the west of downtown Denver, you’ll find one of Denver’s wettest outposts, Sloan’s Lake. Is it a neighborhood or a water body? It’s both, but there’s lots of story to be told about its...
by Lisa Alonge | Jan 31, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, Family, History, Neighborhoods, Southwest Neighborhoods, Urban
A Circus-themed Urban Hike through Barnum Shows Elephants, Gorillas and Lions “There’s a sucker born every minute.” Or so said P.T. Barnum, co-founder of Barnum and Bailey’s Circus. Walking the Barnum neighborhood brings up the circus...
by Lisa Alonge | Jan 28, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, Neighborhoods, Southwest Neighborhoods, Urban
People often overlook the west side of Denver on their way to the front range. But you shouldn’t. It’s an area full of interesting history and famous landmarks. If you’d like to go for a fun and interesting walk on the west side, combine the...
