Travel

I’ve been wanting to take my family to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park for a long, long time. So when they invited us up to stay last weekend,…

The temperatures are rising and kids are getting antsy for summer break. There are lots of fun activities for you to explore outdoors just a short drive from Denver. It’s also…

Did you know that every 33 seconds a child under 13 is involved in a car crash in the United States? That probably isn’t the first thing you think about…

You would think that being born and raised in Denver, I’d have seen everything the metro area has to offer. Not even close! Even the parts I’m very familiar with have…

Whether you’re into super heroes, graphic novels, RPGs, video games, anime, sci-fi, cosplay, or all of the above, you will not want to miss the 2015 Denver Comic Con. DCC…

History Colorado is a vibrant museum located in Denver’s Golden Triangle Museum District. They moved to a new location downtown in 2012 and have been growing ever since!  About History Colorado:…

The dog days are (almost) over. Some Colorado schools are already back in session, and the rest are counting down the days!  We have two weeks left, and we still…

It’s no secret that I’m a Disney fanatic. Right now, as I type this, my youngest is watching Finding Nemo while wearing a Lightning McQueen shirt with a Jessie doll…

With many people traveling TO Colorado for vacations this summer, why not have a “staycation” if you already live here?! This guest post is by Desiree Allen. Desiree is a…

Summer in Colorado means Palisades peaches, sweet corn and a trip to the farmer’s market to pick up local, fresh produce! There are many farmer’s markets around the Denver metro area. Here is a great interactive map that will help you plan your next visit!    Farmers’ Markets Green = Saturday Blue = Sunday Red…

Summer is on it’s way and with that comes climbing temperatures. Ice cream is the perfect treat to beat the heat. Denver has many locally owned and operated ice cream and frozen…

Do your kids love Disney Infinity? Mine do and they play it often. We have so many characters and the boys have created some amazing worlds and games. (For a…

We just got back from the happiest place on earth! The stars magically aligned and I was able to take my youngest, Brady – age 5, to Disneyland for a…

We have loved going to the Butterfly Pavilion over the years. As my boys grow, I get braver and braver in that insect and spider room. I haven’t been as…

As summer winds down and you’ve had your fill of roller coasters and water slides, why not enjoy a few museum trips before school is back in full swing? You…

Calling all new campers and those who’ve always wanted to learn to camp. Registration is now open for Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s 2013 Let’s Camp! program. This year’s program will…

We are packing up and hitting the wide open road soon. With three kids. The teenager has his iphone so he’s set for entertainment. Plus, he’s a teenager so I…

Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer is a full-time freelance writer residing in Colorado. She is also the founder of HeidiTown.com, a blog about Colorado festivals and travel. Contact her at TheMayor@HeidiTown.com. Here she shares…

Here are the top five places to tak the kids in Denver, as told by our readers!         Top 5 Places to go in Denver with Kids…

Colorado has the best slopes in the US. Of course, I may be biased. Check out trip advisor’s Colorado travel trends!