Summer is just about here! Here are some of our favorite hikes for those hot summer days! Helen Hunt Falls This kid-friendly hike is close to Colorado Springs Waterfalls at both the beginning and the end of your hike A part of the North Cheyenne Canon trail system Find complete information here 2. Devil’s Head Climb […]
Aspen in the Fall
Aspen in the fall has been on our Colorado bucket list for some time, so when we had a free 2 days we jumped at the chance to explore this mountainous town well known to the rich and famous. Getting There: From Colorado Springs to Aspen the drive is approximately 3 hr and 30 minutes […]
Mt. Evans Scenic Byway
Mt. Evans is the highest paved road in America. Mt. Evans will not only offer spectacular views on the way up, but this is an easy first 14er hike for kids. The drive up Mt. Evans is one of the most popular and spectacular in all of Colorado. The base of the mountain is approximately […]
Colorado Campground
Colorado Campground is close to Woodland park, CO, and a great spot for camping with kids. It is only about 10 minutes from Woodland Park, and about 1 hour from Colorado Springs or South Denver. Because of that it is VERY popular. I was told by the camp host that all spots on the weekends […]
Pine Valley Ranch Park- Jefferson County Open Space
Sometimes we just drive with no plans on where we are going to end up. I am very thankful that our kids do very well in the car, as I know that’s not the case with lots of kids. On this day we did just that- needed to get out of the house with vague […]
Twin Lakes
The Twin Lakes are two gorgeous emerald lakes that are nestled up against large mountain peaks, and is close to Colorado’s highest mountain- Mt. Elbert. A day trip to Twin Lakes is a great way to spend a Saturday. There’s fishing, camping, water activities, beaches, and ‘swimming’ (if you’re brave- the water is cold but […]
Just Drive – Breckenridge
Sometimes you just have to get out of the house and head west with no real destination in mind. That is exactly what we did on a cold Saturday in January (2016). First stop- Donut Mill in Woodland Park to have some tasty treats, then we stopped to enjoy the views off of highway 24 […]
Rainbow Gulch Trail
Rainbow Gulch Trail is a kid-friendly hike that is not too far from Colorado Springs. Located near Rampart Reservoir, this trail is easy for little kids. There were hundreds of butterflies on the day that we went which my kids just loved and had fun chasing. The boys were 4, 2, and 3 months. One […]
Cripple Creek Railroad
The Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad is a fun train ride for kids of all ages. We went in September 2014 when our older boys were 3, 22 months, and I was pregnant with our third boy. If you time it just right, it can be a spectacular time and location to view […]
Indian Hot Springs
My kids are huge fans of swimming, so as long as there’s water they’re happy! This is the first time that we have taken our kids to a hot springs. We had extended family in town, so the Indian Hot Springs was a good sort-of central place to meet. Located west of Denver off of […]