Colorado Mountains, Getaways & Denver Skiers

Fly’N B Park | Highlands Ranch Hidden Gem

July 18, 2011

New Park is Ready for you in Highlands Ranch I love all the parks, trails and wonderful outdoor amenities provided in Highlands Ranch. It is one of the reasons I really enjoy living here and so do thousands of others. The Highlands Ranch Metro District takes such care and pride in providing outstanding amenities, and [...]

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Golden Indian Gulch Fire Has Spread: Evacuations Underway in Golden Gate Canyon

March 21, 2011

Last night from my home in Highlands Ranch I could see a red glow as I looked upon the foothills, it was the Indian Gulch Fire near Golden. I wasn’t able to get a picture, my camera with the zoom lens had a dead battery. Today the winds have been brutal most of the day [...]

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Checking Out Denver Big Air At Civic Center Park

January 24, 2011

Checking Out Denver Big Air At Civic Center Park Today we had some free time during the day so we took a quick drive from Highlands Ranch towards downtown and checked out the final preparations for Denver Big Air in Civic Center Park. One word. Amazing. A giant 102 foot ski jump in the middle [...]

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Day 105: Lone Tree Winter Fun Bus To Mountains Kicks Off This Weekend

January 17, 2011

Lone Tree Winter Fun Bus Kicks Off This Weekend Today on Day 105 of 365 Things To Do in the Denver Suburbs, we are planning ahead for some fun! Lone Tree has a wonderful way to get to the mountains called the Winter Fun Bus and it kicks off for the season this weekend. Run [...]

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Denver Fun Celebrations For New Years Eve 2010 / 2011!

December 27, 2010

Happy New Year Denver 12/31/2010! photo courtesy of *Sally M* on Flickr Creative Commons Looking to get out and about for New Years? Whether you wish to head into downtown Denver or stay in the south Denver suburbs, there is something for everyone. Even options to head to the mountains. There are activities throughout the [...]

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Living in Denver – Chopping Down Your Own Christmas Tree

November 26, 2010

Here is a blast from the past that I originally wrote back in 2007 – but I have updated it a bit. The new version here contains all current links for permits, as many of the old links from the original no longer work. Cutting down a Colorado Christmas Tree? You’ll Need More Than A [...]

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Day 70 Vieiwing Fall Foliage In The Colorado High Country As The Aspens Are Changing

September 20, 2010

Day 70 | Colorado High County Fall Foliage Today on Day 70 of 365 Things To Do in South Denver Suburbs, I urge you to make plans to get out and make sure you head up to the high country to see the changing aspen leaves and all of the beautiful fall foliage, before it [...]