Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:21:34 +0000 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

]]> 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

]]> 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,

]]> Snow Tubing to Space Travel: A Family-Friendly Adventure https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snow-tubing-space-travel/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snow-tubing-space-travel/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snow-tubing-space-travel/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0600

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that. We've posted a series of videos to inspire your next expedition.

In this episode, join the Jurek family on their awesome day trip adventure, taking

]]> Snowmobiles to Spirits: A Denver Outdoor Adventure https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snowmobiles-to-spirits/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snowmobiles-to-spirits/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/snowmobiles-to-spirits/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0600

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that. We've posted a series of videos to inspire your next expedition.

Join snowboarding legend, Russell Winfield, as he takes two friends from south

]]> Belays to Brews: A Denver Rock Climbing Adventure https://www.denver.org/blog/post/belays-to-brews/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/belays-to-brews/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/belays-to-brews/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that. We've posted a series of videos to inspire your next expedition.

In this second installment, Paraclimbing champion and Denver local Mo Beck takes

]]> River to Table: A Denver Fly-Fishing Adventure https://www.denver.org/blog/post/river-to-table/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/river-to-table/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/river-to-table/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that. We've posted a series of videos to inspire your next expedition.

In this first of three videos, Denver native and iconic fly angler Maddie

]]> Mile High DIY https://www.denver.org/blog/post/mile-high-diy/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/mile-high-diy/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/mile-high-diy/ Tue, 18 May 2021 08:00:00 -0600

In a series of Denver-themed DIY activities, you can bake some amazing pecan oat cookies, try out some mind-bending puzzles, learn the history of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, go on a safari of the city's wildest attractions and much more.

Flip through the slideshow below to find your next DIY adventure.

]]> Featured Partner: Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway to Reopen in May 2021 https://www.denver.org/blog/post/cog-railway/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/cog-railway/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/cog-railway/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0600

After more than three years of renovation, the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is ready to leave the station again!

“The Cog,” as locals call it, is recognized as the world’s highest and longest cog railroad, and it has carried

]]> Featured Partner: Pikes Peak Region, Home of Wide-Open Spaces https://www.denver.org/blog/post/pikes-peak-wide-open/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/pikes-peak-wide-open/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/pikes-peak-wide-open/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0600

**Please note that due to COVID-19, some attractions are experiencing a delayed opening and most will have a limited capacity. Please visit pikes-peak.com/covid for the most up to date information.**

The Pikes Peak region is a pristine, beautiful

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