The Ruby Hill Rail Yard, Denver’s immensely popular urban terrain park, is back for another winter. It is open through mid-March, as long as the weather cooperates. Ten rails and boxes are configured for beginning, intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders. Helmets are strongly suggested. Access is FREE to the facility. [Read more…] about Ruby Hill Rail Yard Snowboard Park is Back. Free Boards & Boots On Thursdays & Saturdays
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Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
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So it snowed…again! Despite the snow-packed roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, this is an excuse to go sledding. Even if it is just down that narrow median in front of your home, you can get sliding. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few with a store-bought sled and the envy of the sledding hill crowd.
If not, don’t despair. Coloradans are famous for their ingenuity when it comes to makeshift sleds. Our friend Jody Mace at Charlotte on the Cheap (a Southern gal, go figure) has come up with 17 DIY options. [Read more…] about Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver
Get out on the ice and skate around this winter. Plenty of places across the Front Range have outdoor ice rinks, perfect for gliding, twirling, or, if you’re a first timer or haven’t done it in a while, holding on for dear life while children zip by you.
Many of these places offer skate helpers for little kids, and all have skate rentals available. Of course, feel free to bring your own skates. At some locations donning your own laces means FREE skating. [Read more…] about Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver
4th Graders & Families: Free Entry To All National Parks
Just a reminder that there is still time to get your passes and enjoy our national parks this winter, spring and summer. If you have a fourth grade student in your family, you are in luck. The Every Kid Outdoors initiative means all fourth grade students and their families get FREE admission to national parks and other federal lands and waters for a full year – September 2022 through August 31, 2023. [Read more…] about 4th Graders & Families: Free Entry To All National Parks
The Pond – Outdoor Ice Skating at Southlands
Tie your laces and gear up to visit a great place to skate all winter long. The Pond at Southlands is a large natural, outdoor ice rink open throughout the holiday season from November 11 through February 26, 2023. General admission is $12 per person and includes skate rental. Again this year, The Pond is using an advance ticketing system. Reservations are for 75-minutes of skate time. You can buy your tickets here. [Read more…] about The Pond – Outdoor Ice Skating at Southlands
Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park Offers Free Skating
FREE ice skating returns to downtown Denver’s Skyline Park for another winter as the Downtown Denver Rink welcomes locals anxious to lace up some blades from November 21, 2022 to February 14, 2023. Bring your own skates or rent a pair — $9 for kids (12 & under) and $11 for everyone else (13 & older.) All 4th graders and those with a MyDenver card get FREE skate rental. [Read more…] about Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park Offers Free Skating
3 Broncos Bargains for Hungry Fans This Season
The Mile High City is always rootin’ for our beloved Broncos! However, there’s a little more pep (and hunger!) in our collective cheer because of the tasty deals offered every season. When our home team wins or completes specific plays, fans can savor the victory with some great deals to score around town. Fans and bargain eaters alike will want to huddle up and get ready for this season’s Broncos bargains! [Read more…] about 3 Broncos Bargains for Hungry Fans This Season
Enjoy Free Treat at Hammond’s Candies’ Costume Week + Discount on Halloween Candy
If you’re looking for sweet treats for Halloween, whether for trick-or-treaters or for your own spooky candy dish at home, there’s no better place to shop in Denver than Hammond’s Candies. Known for its holiday candy canes by many, the local candy company has been making Denver a sweet place since 1920. That’s more than 100 years of producing sweet treats of all kinds! [Read more…] about Enjoy Free Treat at Hammond’s Candies’ Costume Week + Discount on Halloween Candy
12 Best Places to Go Swimming This Summer Around Denver
Summer is here and the water is calling. Even though Colorado is a land-locked state, there are plenty of places to take a dip, both in natural bodies of water and outdoor swimming pools. I’ve found 12 of the best places to swim in the Denver area, all with budget-minded water fans in mind.
Many local public pools have remained closed this year due to staffing shortages. In fact, many recreation centers have decided to keep the indoor pools closed during the summer season for that reason. Make sure to double-check any pool schedule before going for any changes. [Read more…] about 12 Best Places to Go Swimming This Summer Around Denver
Cool Off! How To Get Out On The Water Around Denver, Even If You Don’t Own a Boat
Colorado may be a landlocked state, but even if you don’t own a boat you can still jet around that cool city lake or paddle along the shores of a reservoir during the summer. There are an array of services and outfitters available right in and near Denver, from private boat owners and boat rental shops to marinas right by the water. [Read more…] about Cool Off! How To Get Out On The Water Around Denver, Even If You Don’t Own a Boat
10 Best Easy Hikes Near Denver
With hiking weather officially here, it’s time to tie on your sneakers and take to the trails in and around Denver. Whether your weekend hike involves little kids and newly-minted walkers, friends recovering from an injury or someone who just can’t hike a 14er (yet), these easy Denver-area hikes are the perfect way to get out in nature without overdoing it. [Read more…] about 10 Best Easy Hikes Near Denver
Want To Get Away For Spring Break? Rent An RV
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Story by Gigi Lehman. It’s already been a long winter, with more snow and cold temps in the forecast. But that doesn’t stop Coloradans from swapping our parkas for flip-flops and shorts. Whether you want to enjoy walking in bare feet again on a sunny beach or be dazzled by a kaleidoscope of wildflowers in bloom, travel is a great way to decompress. But it’s not just about the destination; getting there should be at least half the fun. That’s why renting an RV from RVshare is a great alternative to hectic, crowded airports and expensive hotel rooms. [Read more…] about Want To Get Away For Spring Break? Rent An RV
Noah Fant Touchdown Scores Free Pepsi 6-Pack at King Soopers
The offer expired December 31, 2021. Hey, thirsty Broncos fans! This season, King Soopers and Pepsi are giving fans one more reason to cheer on our home team. Fans will want to watch Tight End Noah Fant closely because, when he scores a touchdown, it’s a sweet victory for Pepsi lovers and bargain hunters alike. The offer is only valid for two days (when it’s available), so you need to get your game plan ready to tackle it — before it’s gone. [Read more…] about Noah Fant Touchdown Scores Free Pepsi 6-Pack at King Soopers
Check Out Colorado State Parks Pass From Libraries To Visit Parks For Free
How many of Colorado’s 42 state parks have you visited? Now you and your family can visit any or all of them for FREE. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has teamed up with the Colorado State Library to offer the Check-Out Colorado program. Each of 287 libraries (including public, military and college/university libraries) has two seven-day hang-tag park passes good for entrance to all Colorado state parks, and they can be reserved and checked-out just as books can. [Read more…] about Check Out Colorado State Parks Pass From Libraries To Visit Parks For Free
U.S. Military, Veterans & Gold Star Families Can Get Free National Parks Annual Pass
For some time, active-duty military personnel and their dependents have been able to receive an America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass for FREE (an $80 value). Now, Gold Star Families and US military veterans are eligible to receive the same free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests. [Read more…] about U.S. Military, Veterans & Gold Star Families Can Get Free National Parks Annual Pass