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
It’s never too early to think about gift ideas for the holidays, especially if it means saving money. Stuck on what to give? 
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hosting Customer Appreciation Cookouts on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy free hot dogs, prepared by the outfitters, and beverages, while supplies last. All three metro locations are participating including Bass Pro Shop at Northfield and Cabela’s in Lone Tree and Thornton. 
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As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering 
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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. 
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. 
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 11 of the best places to swim in the Denver area, all with budget-minded water fans in mind. Make sure to double-check any pool schedule before going for any changes. 
Rocky Mountain Roller Derby (RMRD) teams up with Denver Roller Derby League (DRD) to bring you a “Joint” Double-Header like no other on Saturday, April 20, 2024. First, team Blazed and Confused will take on Wait… What? in a mix-up game. Then, DRD’s Toussle Sprouts and Grapes of Wrath will face off. 
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