Only in Denver: City Ditch, the 'Oldest Working Thing'

Back in the early 1860s, Denver was a dusty and desolate place. The South Platte River flowed through the heart of the then-boomtown, but there just wasn’t enough water in the right places. The Capitol Hydraulic Company tried to build a ditch that started near modern-day Bowles Avenue in Littleton…

Only in Denver: Arkins Promenade

Upwards of 30 feet above the ground, the gangway at Arkins Promenade is a portal to a different perspective on Denver. There's the downtown skyline a mile to the south, the Rockies to the west and cranes dotting the River North Art District (RiNo) to the east. Cars line up on the 38th Street bridge…

Ski and Snowshoe Tours Leaving from Denver

Take a ski, snowboard, or snowshoe tour of Colorado's world-class ski resorts or experience the gorgeous backcountry and let someone else do the driving and planning. Adventure Scenic Tours of Colorado offers private custom tours all over Colorado for one to six passengers in luxury SUVs. They can…

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…

Mountain to Murals: A Denver Mountain Biking 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 third episode, local Denver artist Adam Vicarel introduces some new…

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…

10 Colorado Canned Beers for Your Next Summer Camping Trip

Sure, you can bring a bottle of wine or whiskey with you on your next camping trip, but there’s something that just feels right about drinking a cold craft beer after spending the day under the summer sun. And while there’s certainly no shortage of beers from local Denver brewers that would hit the…

Denver’s Yoga Scene: Join the Movement

Denver has a vibrant yoga community, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, from the urban sanctuary at Denver Botanic Gardens to the striking sandstone formations at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. With so many cool places to practice (or learn), Denver’s yoga scene strikes the perfect pose. NAMASTE TO…

Best Places to Snowshoe Near Denver

With snow falling, trails in Colorado’s foothills get a beautiful, wintry makeover. Tree limbs glisten in an icy casing, sounds are muffled by the downy snow and the chance to see and hear wildlife goes up as fewer people travel the trails—it’s a…