“The train is the only way to go,” says Rosie Thibodeaux, traveling home after exploring Denver for three days with her sister and her niece. The trio flew into Denver International Airport and are now returning home to Modesto, California, on Amtrak’s California Zephyr. The full train route runs…
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. For a truly mind-blowing and immersive experience, make Denver your winter basecamp and mix…
Nestled on vast grasslands northeast of Denver lies The Wild Animal Sanctuary, a beacon of hope for large carnivores in need. Founded in 1980, this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has become a leader in rescuing and caring for abused, abandoned or otherwise displaced big cats, bears and wolves…
Are you looking for the perfect summer day trip from Denver that will be fun for all ages? Colorado Adventure Center is just 35 miles from Denver and an underrated day trip from the city. With a short drive to Idaho Springs, you can whitewater raft, zipline and conquer an aerial ropes course. Choose…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
