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…
Whether you have a couple of hours, a few days or a blissful week to spend in Denver, there are outdoor adventures galore. And you can rent all sorts of gear, from kayaks to motorized scooters, without having to pack a huge suitcase or buy expensive stuff. Here's a rundown to get you going…
A disastrous flood in 1965 sparked a restoration initiative on the South Platte River, which resulted in the network of paved trails for walking and bicycling, parks, and ecological improvements that you see today. Consisting of the Mary Carter Greenway and the South Platte River Trail, the 35-mile…
It’s no secret that Denver is a terrific base camp for ski and snowboard adventures in the nearby mountains. What may come as a surprise is the fact that the Mile High City has the only urban snowsports terrain park in the United States. Ruby Hill Rail Yard typically remains open from late January…
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 great time to strap on some snowshoes and go for a…
Celebrate the outdoors at Outside Days (May 29–31, 2026). The event features live music, adventure films, thought-provoking speakers, the latest outdoor gear and more. Buy Tickets Music May 29, 2026 – Death Cab for Cutie, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast and Wildermiss May 30, 2026 – My Morning…
What's the most haunted place in Denver? Well, it just might be Cheesman Park. Yes, the lovely tree-lined Cheesman Park with the pavilion, botanic gardens and snowcapped views of the Rocky Mountains. That’s because Cheesman Park has something else besides lush lawns, trees and bike paths. It has…
Take a ski, snowboard,snowshoe or snowmobile tour of Colorado's world-class ski resorts and backcountry. …
Denver is a magical place to visit in the wintertime. 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 the city’s cultural…
Fall is an exceptionally wonderful time to visit Denver with crisp air, mild weather and tons of things to see and do from cultural festivals to outdoor fun. What makes the Mile High City truly special is that it has one of the longest periods of fall colors of any city in the country. That's…
