Adventure abounds in Colorado, and there’s no shortage of ways to get the whole family outside to explore. From mellow raft trips to scenic day hikes and mountain ziplines, you’ll find summer activities everyone will enjoy. Where to start? We chatted with local mountain biking expert Brooke Goudy and fly-fishing guide Jennings Hester about a few of their favorite spots. These fun-focused trips in and around Denver, Colorado Springs, and Cañon City are a great introduction to all that Colorado has to offer.
Denver
Hit the Whitewater Park in Downtown Denver
Grab an inflatable tube from Confluence Kayak & Ski and tackle the splashy whitewater at Confluence Park. A few short drops add a little excitement to the otherwise slow-moving stretch of the South Platte River that cuts through the city. On your way to the park, grab snacks at the Denver Central Market, where a dozen vendors set up shop, and have a picnic on the grass next to the water while you watch other tubers and kaya
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Lizards scamper and scurry across the cement trails, dodging oncoming cyclists.
Mule deer, often with fawns in the fall, can be seen munching on shrubs and grass while keeping a close on eye on passersby.
Mallard ducks and ducklings take their daily swim in the cool waters of the river, while a crane uses its long legs to wade in shallow waters along the river s banks.
All this can be seen at just one location in Southern Colorado.
Colorado is home to some of North America’s most amazing wildlife. From black bears to Sandhill cranes to bull snakes, Southern Colorado is home to a wealth of beautiful creatures.
While many unknowns still linger about the lease of the Tennessee Pass rail line announced on New Yearsâ Eve, rafting outfitters are concerned about the return of train service on the tracks along the Arkansas River, which have been unused since 1997.
âWe were kinda hit by it at the 11th hour, basically,â said Bob Hamel, executive director of the Arkansas River Outfitterâs Association. On Tuesday, the AROA voted unanimously to write a letter of opposition to the lease.
âWeâre obviously very concerned about what the cargo is,â Hamel said. âWe know we have this rail line here with the potential that it could open again, after millions and millions of dollars of repair and upgrading. But our biggest concern is the type of cargo it might present.â
4 Adventure-Packed Road Trips for Every Season
Make the most out of your seasonal road trip with these spots to eat, drink, play, and relax. Angela Ufheil •
January 1, 2021
Winter road trip highlighted in blue, spring in green, summer in red, and autumn in brown. Map illustration by Sean Parsons
Season: Winter
These stops feature ideal spots to bundle up and explore northwest Colorado’s snowy surfaces plus fun ways to thaw out.
Stop #1 Kremmling
Stop #2 Clark
Eat: Order red jalapeño poppers in the two-year-old Glen Eden Restaurant’s cozy dining room.
Stop #3 Glenwood Springs
Play: Daily lift tickets for Sunlight Mountain Resort’s 72 trails start at just $59 for adults so you’ll have cash left over for a trip to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park the next day.
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