by Lisa Alonge | Sep 1, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family, Hikes, History, Urban
Hike Fall Color in Denver Fall is quickly approaching in the mountains, and it will soon be here in Denver. You can see it by the subtle yellowing of the cottonwoods and ash trees in Denver and the vibrant golden changes in the Aspen in the mountains. Fall in Denver...
by Lisa Alonge | Aug 14, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family, Hikes, History, Nature
Trail Crowded? Try these Denver Trails Instead If you read lists of places to hike in Denver or near Denver, you’ll find they tend to be all the same. No wonder the trail heads exceed capacity by 9 AM, and rangers attempt to turn away late-comers. The problem...
by Lisa Alonge | Apr 30, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family, Hikes, History, Urban
Denver Roadtrip Escape Plan this Summer With the summer upon us and the ever need to wanderlust, here are some suggestions for quick get-a-ways via car from Denver that don’t involve driving west on I70. Your kids will love these fun places, too. Of course,...
by Lisa Alonge | Mar 12, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family, Hikes, History, Urban
Sometimes, driving on I-70 or 285 for an hour or more through traffic and snow can quell the gumption to go for a hike near Denver. Why put yourself through that hassle when you can go for a hike right here in metro Denver much more quickly, giving you extra time to...
by Lisa Alonge | Mar 12, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family
Where to Walk Around a Lake in Denver When people think of Denver, they think of the Rocky Mountains. But the truth is, Denver is flat. And dry. Super dry. It’s the high plains, after all. Although Denver is the west’s water tower, it’s tough to find...
by Lisa Alonge | Mar 11, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family, History, Nature, Urban
Fifteen Denver Hikes to Get You Outside This Summer Can’t find a camp, don’t have time to go to the mountains, and need something to do in our New Abnormal? Feeling a little stir-crazy (yet healthy) in your house and just want to move? We’ve got...
