Summer approaches. What better time to start planning for all the great outdoor adventures you are going to have? Here's some of the best ways to make use of living along the Front Range.
Whitewater Rafting
Break away from the broiling heat with a careening water ride through a canyon. The ride itself gets less intense as the summer wears on and runoff from the mountains begins to slow down, so do this later in the summer if new to the sport.
I’ve gone to them a few times, with a group and with just one other person. The guides are generally young and quite friendly, without being over-the-top. Trips for beginners, intermediate-level and advanced rafters are available and the minimum age is 7 for the easiest trips.
A gentler sport for families or those just looking for some scenery, Colorado is filled with spectacular sights. Areas around the foothills are always popular, affording great views without drastic elevation change.
The Garden of the Gods is partially named because of the sandstone "hogbacks" that dot its scenic landscape. The par...
The Garden of the Gods is partially named because of the sandstone "hogbacks" that dot its scenic landscape. The park is located near Manitou Springs, on the southern outskirts of town. The highest of the hogbacks are referred to as "The Kissing Camels," and is a celebrated spot for mountain climbing.
Rocky Mountain National Park
1000 US-36 ESTES PARK, CO 80517
Mountain Biking
Honestly this scares the living crap out of me. But it’s quite a thrill, and there are most definitely plenty of places to do it in Colorado.
Skydiving too intense? Try hot air ballooning. You still get to go way up in the sky, but this way there’s something to stand on. Family-friendly for sure, as long as everyone has an okay head for heights.
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