There is free admission for active duty, veterans or national guard members to all Colorado State Parks in the month of August (2023). The state park office and Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) office an issue a free pass with proof of military service. Additional charges, such as camping and fishing fees, still apply. Proof …
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There are free RTD services, buses, and trains, in July and August (2023) as part of their Zero Fare for Better Air initiative. We are excited about riding the trains and buses for free to places we want to go. Yesterday we took the RTD to Denver for the Molly Brown House. Here is our …
It feels like only yesterday that we saw the SUE the T. rex exhibit at Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS). The exhibit was at the museum from February 12, 2021 to April 25, 2021. The SUE exhibit is no longer at the museum. I was going through our pictures from past trips to …
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There are many places that are always free in Colorado! Fun doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. It’s just about everywhere. Here’s a list to help you out. This list will be updated on a regular basis. (Last update: 06/28/2023) Aurora History Museum – Aurora The Aurora History Museum collects and exhibits artifacts and …
The free We Are Aurora Youth summer program gives youth (ages 13-18) a safe and fun place to spend time over the summer during the break. There are opportunities to do different activities and games, including basketball, volleyball, gym games, learning to cook, fitness competitions, video games, and movie nights. who This program is for …
Parker Days in Parker, Colorado is here. For us, it’s a big deal. We have been going for 11 years – almost since moving to Colorado. It has changed a bit but still is fun and something we look forward to. We went on June 8, 2023 with the Family and Community discounted wristband. It …
About the Expedition Health Exhibit The Expedition Health Exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) explores health with a hands-on approach. The exhibit teaches how the body is constantly changing to keep you warm, balanced, moving, and alive. Museum visitors are able to customize a Peak Pass with personal information like name …
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School is out – almost! Summer is so close we can practically feel it, except for the snowflakes that keep falling occasionally. Here are some ideas for your summer in the Denver Metro Area. Most of these ideas are great starting points for traveling throughout the United States too! Nature: The summer is a great time …
Starting in 2023, getting a Colorado State Park Pass is even easier. The pass will be included for $29 in your vehicle registration unless you opt-out. This pass helps support the parks and wildlife. The regular yearly park pass is still available for $80 per year. This is the same pass I bought last year. …
Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park is a 75-acre open space with a gazebo, trail, raised boardwalk, pedestrian bridge, and pond. There are sculptured concrete boulders and sandbars, which are fun to hop on to cross the creek. On warm summer days, people often have fun in the shallow water. Please be sure to follow all …