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 | 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...
by Lisa Alonge | Jan 27, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, Hikes, Urban
Romantic Route in Denver to Hike Grab your honey and take an urban hike through Denver to some of its most romantic and, perhaps, hidden spots right under your nose. From clock towers to clock views, you can meander for a good couple of miles in the Central Business...
by Lisa Alonge | Jan 20, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family, Hikes, History, Urban
“Urban Hiking” keeps popping up as the fastest growing trend in hiking. But what, exactly, is an urban hike? When you want to get outside, or you may not have personal transportation, or you don’t want to drive all the way to the trailhead, maybe...
by Lisa Alonge | Jan 20, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, Family, History, Neighborhoods, Northeast Neighborhoods, Urban
An Urban Hike through Denver’s Conflicted Affair with MLK, Race Relations, and the KKK Park Hill’s giant footprint to the east of City Park is actually divided into three “official” neighborhoods according to the City of Denver. For this walk...
