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How to Plan an Exciting Outdoor Trip to Denver This Winter

Denver is a magical place to visit in wintertime, especially during the holidays. The city is the cultural capital of the Rocky Mountain region while the mountains offer world-class skiing and snowboarding. Whether you’re planning a short trip or longer sojourn, spending some time in Denver is a…

Sustainable Businesses to Support During Your Denver Visit

When it comes to sustainable travel, few places do it better or greener than The Mile High City. Denver made National Geographic’s 2021 list of sustainable destinations, thanks to its support of solar power and bike lanes, as well as the city’s Certifiably Green Denver program. While businesses all…

Best Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Denver

Hundreds of exciting adventures for the whole family can be found near the Denver metro area. If you’re planning a hike with young ones, Colorado Mountain Club’s “The Best Front Range Hikes for Children” guidebook details 46 hikes that vary in difficulty that you can find in the Denver, Boulder…

Snow Tubing to Space Travel: A Family-Friendly Adventure

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that. We've posted a series of videos to inspire your next expedition. In this episode, join the Jurek family on their awesome day trip adventure, taking…

Snowmobiles to Spirits: A Denver Outdoor Adventure

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that. We've posted a series of videos to inspire your next expedition. Join snowboarding legend, Russell Winfield, as he takes two friends from south…

Belays to Brews: A Denver Rock Climbing Adventure

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that. In this second installment, Paraclimbing champion and Denver local Mo Beck takes her adaptive climbing friends Kaitlin and Amanda out for a day of…

River to Table: A Denver Fly-Fishing Adventure

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that. We've posted a series of videos to inspire your next expedition. In this first of three videos, Denver native and iconic fly angler Maddie…

Mile High DIY

In a series of Denver-themed DIY activities, you can bake some amazing pecan oat cookies, try out some mind-bending puzzles, learn the history of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, go on a safari of the city's wildest attractions and much more. Flip through the slideshow below to find your next DIY adventure…