Family Travel: colorado

An Easy Fall Snowmass Weekend With Kids
Sitting adjacent to Aspen in a picturesque mountain setting, Snowmass Village, Colorado has always been a great winter ski destination. But recent updates to Snowmass a destination for visitors in spring, summer and fall, too. The base village completed a renovation this spring, expanding the lodging options and addingnew activities …

Family Ski Weekend: Denver to Winter Park
Living in Colorado, our family enjoys spending weekend ski vacations, but driving to the ski resorts can mean battling traffic, weather and pretty precarious winter roads at times. So I was excited to discover The *Winter Park Express ski train from Denver to Winter Park Resort. My husband and I …

5 Ski Towns To Visit With Kids in Summer
Ski towns can make great summer destinations for families. Don’t necessarily count on off-season discounts. But crowds can be a little smaller and more dispersed. These towns offer a good variety of outdoor activities, kids attractions, and special events. The dining is good and the peak views are better without …

Denver At Christmastime: 12 Fun Family Actities
Updated for Covid 19 The Christmas season in Denver offers a month-long series of family-friendly parades, special holiday performances, lots of local shopping, and the largest holiday light display in Colorado. Any of these holiday activities are a good start for a December weekend getaway with kids. If you do …

Steamboat Springs: Skiing + More With Kids
Updated January 2020 We went to Steamboat Springs, Colorado to visit friends for Thanksgiving. It was a quick trip over a holiday with no skiing in our forecast. But then we arrived to several inches of the fresh “champagne” powder snow. We promptly signed Tiny Traveler up for a ski lesson, …

Fun Things To Do in Denver With Kids
Updated March 2019 Denver is the gateway to all the amazing hiking and skiing that the Colorado Rockies offer. But before you head to the state’s great outdoors, take a few days to explore the city, too. The Mile High City has a lot of fun things to do with kids. …