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 […]
Rocky Mountain National Park-Estes Park
Rocky Mountain National Park will allow you to see wildlife, explore a cute mountain town, and get your hike on. Erick and I have been there several times before kids. We finally took the 2 older boys in July 2013 when they were 2 and 8 months. Rocky Mountain National Park is 415 square miles […]