Numerous guides to Colorado for families. Find the best hikes, hotels, and activities when you visit Colorado with kids.
Looking for great lakes to swim in Colorado? I’ve visited or researched a bunch that you can enjoy this summer to stay cool! Some are great for swimming, wading, or paddle boarding and dipping your feet in. From large mountain lakes to smaller lakes in town, here are some of the best swimming lakes in…
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…
Looking for a great cabin rental for families in Breckenridge, Colorado? I’ve found some incredible ones to really give you that mountain-getaway cozy feel. We’ve stayed in Breckenridge many times, and we really love the Highlands neighborhood for that genuine mountain feel. Many cabin options are in this upscale neighborhood, with others around Breckenridge. Blue…
Here I share an exciting Colorado family vacation itinerary! This itinerary is full of fun stops for a Colorado road trip with kids. Find family-friendly things anywhere you go. There is so much to see in Colorado that it can be hard to narrow down where to go. So use this guide to help determine…
There are a lot of great trails in Aspen, Colorado. From the iconic Maroon Bells, to family-friendly hikes, there is something for every family. Here are some of the best easy hikes in Aspen that are each unique and gorgeous. With great view points, photo ops, and fresh air, there are plenty of easy hikes…
Rocky Mountain National Park is located in Colorado, and nestled between Grand Lake and Estes Park, with entrances at either end. This place is awesome. And huge. Because of that, there are plenty of great, easy hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park to do with kids. We have visited this beautiful national park many times…
Beautiful, Easy Hikes in Breckenridge for the Family I grew up skiing every.single.weekend. I’ve been to Breckenridge many times, but I had never really experienced the town and everything it had to offer in the summer. I was surprised how many great options there were for hiking with kids in Breckenridge. I love seeing all…