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Steamboat Springs, Colorado is full of things to do for the whole family. Whether you are looking for in-town activities, hot springs, shopping, eating, or nature, you can find it in Steamboat Springs. There is something about nature and water that really draws us in, so I’ve made a collection of info about a few…
Steamboat Lake State Park is absolutely stunning. We have visited Steamboat Springs many many times before, but for some reason had never made the drive up to this beautiful state park. We quickly realized that we had missing out for many years. Steamboat Lake State Park actually has 2 main lakes, and both are equally…
Looking for free things to do in Denver with kids? Denver is a great place to find family fun and attractions. But those attractions can add up quickly. No worries, there are plenty of free activities in Denver for families to enjoy. From cool tours, sweet candy, animals and more, we’ve been able to enjoy…
If you’re looking for a beautiful, but lesser-visited State Park in Colorado that’s great for kids, check out Castlewood Canyon State Park. We’ve been here quite a few times and have been able to find some really fun trails that the kids really enjoy too. Castlewood Canyon State Park is a bit of a tucked-away…
Eldorado Canyon State Park is located near Boulder, Colorado and is quite a unique park to visit. It’s filled with steep canyon wall, climbers on those walls, and great trails. It’s really an incredible place and great to visit Eldorado Canyon State Park with kids. We loved enjoying some of the best Eldorado Canyon hikes…
While many people think of Colorado as the place to ski or snowboard and escape to the mountains (and they’re not wrong), Colorado also has other great outdoor qualities. It’s not necessarily the Minnesota or Michigan equivalent, but Colorado has some great lakes and places to swim out in nature. Check out these great swimming…
There are some beautiful Roxborough State Park hikes for kids. Luckily, if you’re staying in the Denver area, you don’t even have to drive too far to see one of the most beautiful Colorado state parks. Roxborough State Park in Colorado makes a great day trip from Denver. While you may have heard of the…
Colorado Springs, Colorado is quickly becoming a popular family vacation town in the US! It’s no wonder it’s popular; there are so many family-friendly things to do in Colorado Springs with kids. It’s more a wonder that it took so long for it to really get the attention it deserves. Colorado Springs is home to…
Though I’ve been in Colorado quite a while, it was only recently that I heard of the Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Colorado Springs. (Well, they are technically just outside Colorado Springs). Even chatting with other visitors, many people who live in the relative-area of the park hadn’t heard of it for some time! ….
I went to Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, CO over a decade ago and remembered it being beautiful, but hadn’t returned since. Now that we have 4 children, we thought it would be fun to visit Garden of the Gods with kids. We love the easy, accessible trail through the garden that is…