Horsethief Falls is located about an hour west of Colorado Springs. This hike was completed in summer 2014 when our older boys were 3, 21 months, and I was 8 weeks pregnant with our third boy. Round trip was approximately 3 miles (our guidebook listed it as shorter so that is why we attempted it […]
Calhan Paint Mines Interpretive Park
Calhan Paint Mines Interpretive Park are an expansive open area with rock formations in Calhan, CO. I have lived in Colorado for over 20 years and had never heard of this place until the day we hiked it. This hike was an easy hike for the kids! Located about 30 miles east of Colorado Springs, […]
Safety First!
Safety is very important when hiking with kids, no matter your skill level or experience. All sorts of things can change the environment of the hike- weather, animals, melting snow, other humans, fires, etc. Never attempt a hike if you are skeptical. Sometimes there can be unexpected drop offs, so always supervise kids so they […]