by Lisa Alonge | Nov 6, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Denver Trails, Family, History, Nature, Sand Creek, Sand Creek Segments, Urban
How to Hike the Sand Creek Greenway From the sprawling soccer fields in Aurora to the confluence of the Platte River and the Sand Creek, you’ll pass by two nature centers, an old runway, historic Danish pig farms, metro Denver’s storm water runoff treatment plant, and...
by Lisa Alonge | Nov 5, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, Denver Parks, Family, Fun, Hikes, History, Urban
Family Coming to Denver? 7 Free Things to Do Do you have family coming for Thanksgiving, and you’re a little concerned about what to do with them in this time of COVID? We’ve got 7 free things to do with them. In addition, since many people who come to...
by Lisa Alonge | Oct 8, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family, History, Neighborhoods, Urban
Connecting the High Line Canal Trail – Walking all 71 miles! The Whole Story *This post was originally written for the High Line Canal Conservancy. Note 2020: Updated with reflection. A Journey Begins Dateline: 2016. Walking 71 miles is no small feat. In order to...
by Lisa Alonge | Oct 8, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family, High Line Canal Segments, High Line Canal Trail, History, Nature, Urban
High Line Canal Trail Trailheads and Segments With 71 miles of trail snaking from Waterton Canyon to Green Valley Ranch, jumping on the High Line Canal Trail is easy. But finding the trailheads can sometimes be a bit difficult. Passing through 11 jurisdictions as a...
by Lisa Alonge | Oct 1, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, History, Neighborhoods, Urban
Download an interactive map of this route here. The Quality Hill Historic District in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood has giant mansions, historic apartment buildings, mansions-turned-apartments, and single-family homes. You’ll find beauty on every...
by Lisa Alonge | Sep 28, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, All Gear, Footwear
Chaco Odyssey Review–One Year Later I’m an avid urban hiker and trail trekker. I walk over 12000 steps every day, and I must wear a shoe that can work all day and also hike through the weekends. In the summer, when every one dons their open-toe Keen hiking...
