Looking for an easy hike for the entire family close to the city? Head to Flagstaff Mountain on the western edge Boulder. It tends to be crowded due to it’s proximity to the Flatirons, the iconic mountains the Boulder is famous for. Keep driving past Chautauqua Park further up the mountain on Flagstaff Road. The first …
Are you looking for the perfect setting to take a fall photo with your kiddos? Maybe you kids want to pet a goat or see an antique tractor? Want to teach your kids how to make a pumpkin pie from an actual pumpkin instead of can? Do your older kids want to try a corn maze? Here’s where you …
Nederland, CO was a surprise on an afternoon of exploring this fall. Moose and a mining museum were more than we expected when we left for a hike! Ned (as the locals affectionately call it) is a little mountain town nestled on a beautiful lake in southwestern Boulder County, just 17 miles up the canyon …
Our family had a fantastic day discovering the state’s rich railroad history at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. A great time to go is when they are doing their “Day Out With Thomas.” It was magical from the moment we heard the whistle echo through the air of the parking lot. Then Thomas came around the bend! We …
When you think of Boulder, Colorado you think of hiking the Flatirons. These are the sharp rocks sticking out of the foothills overlooking town. The quintessential hike to take in Boulder is at Chautauqua Park – which is not your everyday city park! Just because it’s a bit crowded doesn’t mean it’s not worth it! Don’t let this …
Estes Park, the eastern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, is only 36 miles from Boulder. If you are planning a trip to Colorado make sure that Estes Park is on your list! Let me share some of my family’s favorite things about our backyard mountain town. Last week it was in the 60s, which is fantastic …