Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:13:46 +0000 Best Birding Spots Near Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/birding-spots/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/birding-spots/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/birding-spots/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0700

Birding can be a valuable introduction to nature and ecology for children. Birds are not as elusive as other wildlife and can be viewed safely. Combined with your favorite hiking spots, it can be a welcomed addition to a day out on the trails. Bring a bird identification guide and encourage kids to

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An Environmental Success Story: Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rocky-mountain-arsenal/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rocky-mountain-arsenal/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rocky-mountain-arsenal/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Against a vast sea of prairie, the Rocky Mountains rise, unobstructed, on the western horizon. Seemingly miniature and just 10 miles to the southwest, the downtown Denver skyline provides a sense of scale.

On this crisp fall morning, the striking pinks and blonds of the grasses take on a glow along

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Denver This Winter https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-winter/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-winter/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-winter/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Looking for something new and exciting? Denver has a host of family-friendly adventures planned for the holidays with special hotel deals for weekend getaways.

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Denver’s holiday season will once again be bigger and brighter with the spectacular (and free) Mile

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How to Plan an Exciting Outdoor Trip to Denver This Winter https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Denver is a magical place to visit in wintertime, especially during the holidays. The city is the cultural capital of the Rocky Mountain region while the mountains offer world-class skiing and snowboarding.

Whether you’re planning a short trip or longer sojourn, spending some time in Denver is a

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How to Have a Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Trip to Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/sustainable-trip/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/sustainable-trip/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/sustainable-trip/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0600

When it comes to sustainable travel, few places do it better or greener than The Mile High City. Denver made National Geographic’s 2021 list of sustainable destinations, thanks to its support of solar power and bike lanes, as well as the city’s Certifiably Green Denver program.

While businesses all

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Kick Back, Relax at Denver’s Hotel Rooftop Pools, Bars https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rooftop-pools-bars/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rooftop-pools-bars/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/rooftop-pools-bars/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Several hotels in downtown Denver and Cherry Creek had visions of flip-flops, rubber duckies and pure relaxation in mind when transforming rooftops into places for mixing and mingling. With 300 days of sunshine annually and blissful summers and autumns, Denver is a paradise for rooftop pools and

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10 Colorado Canned Beers for Your Next Summer Camping Trip https://www.denver.org/blog/post/canned-beers/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/canned-beers/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/canned-beers/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0600

Sure, you can bring a bottle of wine or whiskey with you on your next camping trip, but there’s something that just feels right about drinking a cold craft beer after spending the day under the summer sun.

And while there’s certainly no shortage of beers from local Denver brewers that would hit the

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Best Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/kid-friendly-hikes/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/kid-friendly-hikes/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/kid-friendly-hikes/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0700

Hundreds of exciting adventures for the whole family can be found near the Denver metro area.

If you’re planning a hike with young ones, Colorado Mountain Club’s “The Best Front Range Hikes for Children” guidebook details 46 hikes that vary in difficulty that you can find in the Denver, Boulder,

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Only in Denver: City Ditch, the 'Oldest Working Thing' https://www.denver.org/blog/post/city-ditch/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/city-ditch/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/city-ditch/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Back in the early 1860s, Denver was a dusty and desolate place. The South Platte River flowed through the heart of the then-boomtown, but there just wasn’t enough water in the right places.

The Capitol Hydraulic Company tried to build a ditch that started near modern-day Bowles Avenue in Littleton,

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Only in Denver: Arkins Promenade https://www.denver.org/blog/post/arkins-promenade/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/arkins-promenade/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/arkins-promenade/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Upwards of 30 feet above the ground, the gangway at Arkins Promenade is a portal to a different perspective on Denver.

There's the downtown skyline a mile to the south, the Rockies to the west and cranes dotting the River North Art District (RiNo) to the east. Cars line up on the 38th Street bridge

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