by Lisa Alonge | Apr 2, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, Family, Neighborhoods, Southwest Neighborhoods
Sitting in the shadow of Washington Park to its south are two cute neighborhoods with a shared history: the now-defunct Town of South Denver. They also make up a perfect canvas for a 3.5-mile walk through Platt Park and Rosedale. The Case of the Missing...
by Lisa Alonge | Mar 17, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, Family, Neighborhoods, Southwest Neighborhoods
An Urban Hunt for Denver’s First Red Rocks on Ruby Hill With a gold rush upon Denver, early claimers eagerly mined for whatever they could find. Whether it was gold on Cherry Creek or rubies on Ruby Hill, the early adventurers scrambled to find the first...
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 12, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, Family, History, Nature
Hiking Denver’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge Need a great hike that’s close by, is fantastic for kids, invites world travelers, and includes world history? And you might even see bison, deer, foxes, prairie dogs, and bald eagles. Then, head over...
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...
