As we discovered during a recent visit, there is so much for families to do in Colorado Springs. This makes it hard to think about leaving to explore day trips from Colorado Springs. But we are sure glad that we
Best Day Trips from Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Hikes with Unique Views
Colorado is home to many spectacular hikes. As someone who has hiked Colorado for several years, Colorado Springs hikes actually surprised me with their diversity. From red rock views to Pike’s Peak and breathtaking waterfalls there are trails for almost
Best Places to Work Remotely (and Learn Remotely) in Colorado
Life has changed for families in 2020. Everyone has their own reality and difficult choices that have had to be made. One of those tough choices may be tackling remote learning. Sometimes that requires that parents have the ability to
Colorado Waterfalls filled with Family Fun
Colorado has been my home for more than twenty years. But it wasn’t until I had children that I discovered Colorado’s many spectacular waterfalls. The best known and first Colorado waterfall that I visited was Hanging Lake. Then when looking
Best Places to Ride the Polar Express in Colorado
The Polar Express is a classic holiday story about believing in the magic of Christmas. Our family watches the movie almost every holiday season. Two winter’s ago we made the trek down to Durango to ride the Durango Silverton Polar
Glenwood Springs Hiking for Families
The Glenwood Canyon is one of the most beautiful places in the state of Colorado to hike. Sadly, the Grizzly Creek fire of 2020 changed that landscape. We are hopeful that Hanging Lake remains intact. In the meantime, there are
Scenic Drives in Colorado for Fall Colors
The Colorado fall crisp mornings set in late August or early September in high country. Then the bright golden yellow colors start popping from the Aspen groves. Colorado’s leaf peeping season is upon us. Time to hop in the car
Colorado Horseback Riding Fun
The state of Colorado is certainly a colorful place to visit, with majestic mountain scenery and gorgeous landscapes. But have you ever stopped to consider seeing it while riding on a horse? Colorado horseback riding may even provide you with
Adventures of a First Family Camping Trip
As chief mamma travel blogger, I do much of the family travel planning. But an opportunity came up to take a camping trip last weekend planned by someone else. It sounded like fun even though camping is not my forte.
Where to Go Dog Sledding in Colorado
Snowy weather doesn’t slow us down. From skiing to sledding and ice skating, we do our best to make the most of Colorado’s winter sports. But one winter sport that just recently make its way onto our radar is dog