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Alpine Adventure Dogsledding

Alpine Adventure Dogsledding

Your Destination for Dog-Powered Fun

If you are a dog lover, we are the place to be! Alpine Adventures offers unique and exciting hands-on dogsledding tours that are fun for the entire family, where you get an opportunity to drive the dog sled.  Regardless which dogsledding tour option you choose, you are sure to leave with memories that will last a lifetime as well as some new four-legged friends. Whether you want a private tour for just your family or have a large family group, we have tour options to suit your needs.

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Colorado Summer

Colorado Summer Vacation Planning

Colorado Summer Vacation Planning, the best season

If you're planning a Colorado summer vacation, you have come to the right place. A Colorado summer vacation is the best time of year to visit this glorious state. The Mountain West is the most geographically diverse region in the United States, and with that comes natural wonders to be explored. A Colorado summer road trip starts with finding destinations that meet your expectations, planning scenic routes through the mountains, and locating all those fun family activities along the way. Use our FREE itinerary tool to start planning and organizing your summer vacation.

Colorado National and State Parks

Colorado has 42 state parks, 4 National Parks, 11 national forests, and 42 wilderness areas, each showcasing different parts of our great state, from the eastern plains to the highest peaks. That adds up to 43.3% of Colorado classified as public land, and what amazing land it is! These parks and forests are popular attractions during the Colorado summer, and fortunately, they are spread out across the state. You can easily visit one or more during your scenic road trip. State Parks offer various amenities for camping and feature attractions such as a gorgeous mountain lake, hiking trails, and much more. Learn more about National and State Parks.

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Colorado Summer Culture, Festivals, Local Events

As you travel through the state, you will encounter many cultural events and festivals (events calendar).

  • Check the concert calendar and find an outdoor concert or nearby live music. Red Rocks Amphitheater is always a fantastic place to watch a show.
  • Consider a brewery tour such as the Coors Factory Brewery Tour in Golden or the Breckenridge Brewery Tour. Winery tours are also popular.
  • Catch a game at the Coors Field, home of the Rockies, in Denver.
  • Many mountain communities have regular art walks or exhibits going on.
  • The Colorado Pro Rodeo Tour is a popular cultural event with scheduled rodeos throughout the state.
  • Stop at a nearby Farmers Market. Beyond all those mountains lie very fertile valleys. Colorado produces many fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, and artisan crafts. Palisade peaches are a favorite.
  • If you enjoy participating in local athletic events, search your favorite mountain community for whatever type of race or event you would like to participate in. You will surely find something (mountain biking, running, golf tournaments…, etc.).

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Family Fun Colorado Vacation Planning - things to do with kids

If family fun is what you’re after, Colorado is the place to be. You might say that family entertainment is the state’s specialty. Mountain resort towns (ski resorts) are your-round these days, featuring gondola and chairlift access mountain biking and hiking trails. You will also find mountainside adventure parks in these same locations, adding to the fun with various kids activities such as bungee trampolines, put-put golf, adventure park-type challenge courses, mountain slides, and more. Nearby mountain communities have even more fun things to do with kids such as guided tours, state parks, and dedicated adventure parks.

Whitewater Rafting, Lakes, Water Parks, Adventure Parks and more

Getting wet during the Colorado summer season is widespread and easily attainable. With abundant mountain lakes, whitewater rivers, and water parks across the state, you can easily add this to your vacation planing. The popularity of adventure parks has created variations that include adventure packages, which combine water fun with other types of adventure.

  • Whitewater rafting is a super fun family adventure. You can easily find rafting companies that provide trips to match the group size and ability level.
  • Try ziplining across Colorado’s stunning landscape. Many zipline companies now offer adventure packages.
  • Water parks are another great summer way to cool down. Check out Elitch Gardens and Water World, both in Denver, which are super fun.
  • Stop at the Frisco Adventure Park, located in Frisco next to Lake Dillon. It is a family-friendly center with lots of family activities.
  • Visit one of Colorado’s many lakes. The larger lakes have marinas with boat rentals, allowing activities like water skiing and jet skiing, sailing, SUPs, fishing, and more.
  • Take a guided horseback ride. Horseback riding is found near mountain resorts or popular destinations like Estes Park.
  • Schedule a group off-road tour, a great way to build memories and see the fantastic sights.
  • Visit a state park. Parks are found throughout the state. These unique parks feature family entertainment such as beaches, picnic sites, boat rentals, fishing, hiking & biking trails, and more.

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Dinosaurs and Historical Vacation Planning Stops

Colorado Summer Dinosaur Sites

Colorado is rich in history and has many interesting historical sites worth visiting along your family's summer road trip. If you’re planning to visit the Royal Gorge Region, add a stop at one of these exciting dinosaur fossil preserves or museums:

  • The Royal Gorge Regional History Museum, see fossils, dinosaur bones, and a complete Stegosaurus replica skeleton.
  • Garden Park Fossil Area - a 3,600-acre area rich with fossils.
  • Indian Springs Trace Fossil Site - see tracks left by prehistoric creatures.
  • Include Skyline Drive as part of your summer road trip - view fossils and more tracks.

Dinosaur National Monument in NW Colorado is a unique geographical place with dinosaur remains from 100 million years ago. This area is rich in fossils and early pioneer history.

Historical Colorado Road Trip

Many of Colorado’s mountain towns developed during the Gold Rush era, coinciding with the cattle companies' open-range days. These two significant Western development events are seen in the Colorado we know today. Check out the local mountain town museums to learn more about how early settlers lived and made a living.

Denver Museums

Dever has 51 unique museums, ranging from children-focused to more traditional centers, such as the Museum of Nature & Science, Black American West Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver.

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Sightseeing a Perfect Family and Friends Activity

When you arrive in Colorado, sightseeing begins, as the mountain landscapes will instantly captivate you. However, getting deep into roads less traveled or passing through dramatic landscapes can be done in various ways. Sightseeing tours are a wonderful way to share memories with family and friends. If getting an eye full is what you’re after, here are some recommended sightseeing options:

  • Take a scenic train ride. Not only will you pass through dramatic mountain landscapes, but you will also learn about Colorado’s mining era. These trains are perfect activities for kids as they often feature hands-on mine exploration, storytelling, and special holiday trains.
  • Sign up for an off-road tour. Guided jeep tours will travel on original mining roads (maintained) through rugged terrain and pass by dramatic vistas—a fun family and friends activity.
  • While in one of Colorado’s resort towns, you can buy a ticket for a gondola ride or a chairlift ride and get a bird's-eye view of the forest and surrounding landscapes. You can also hike or bike at the top and stop in for lunch.
  • Include a scenic byway in your Colorado summer road trip. Stop at historical sites, check out ghost towns, and camp along the way.

Summer Vacation Rest and Relaxation

A Colorado summer vacation can be a chance to rest and rejuvenate your soul. Health and wellness retreats and experiences are growing in popularity. Visiting one or several of Colorado’s natural hot springs is a favorite place to recharge. The soothing, hot mineral waters will revitalize your being. Many of these natural springs have been developed into full-service spas that combine experiences such as massage, meditation, and spa services and provide on-site lodging.

Colorado Summer Vacation Hot Springs

Some of Colorado’s favorite places to explore and enjoy your summer vacation are places that have big attractions such as:

  • Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is a favorite national park with various camping options, extensive hiking trails, and educational experiences.
  • Estes Park is a beautiful mountain town beside RMNP, the gateway to Trail Ridge Road, Grand Lake, and Lake Granby.
  • The Royal Gorge Region has attractions like the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Royal Gorge whitewater rafting, and the Royal Gorge Scenic Train.
  • Mesa Verda National Park in southwest Colorado offers a spectacular look into the Ancestral Pueblo people. Visitors can call, walk, drive, or take a tour through the park.

A Colorado Summer Vacation Planning and more

There are many more amazing places and things to do on your Colorado Summer Vacation, and hopefully, you will make discoveries along your journey. Planning your summer vacation starts with finding destinations and activities that interest you and crafting your summer road trip route to facilitate these visits. If finding kids activities is a primary focus please check out this article specifically about kids activities in Colorado. Please use the free itinerary tool as you will find it indispensable for organizing your trip.

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Summer in Summit County

Summer in Summit County, Colorado

Welcome to Summer in Summit County and one of  ‘Colorado’s Favorite Playgrounds!’ Blessed with a central location in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Summit County encompasses the inviting towns of Keystone, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, Copper Mountain, Heeney, and Breckenridge.

Summit County Summertime

Our historic towns have much to offer for all ages during the summer months. Celebrate the history of these National Historic Districts and stroll down our Main Streets while enjoying the one-of-a-kind architecture, unique shopping, and dining options.

Summer in Summit County Standouts

Find many unique lodging opportunities for romantic getaways, family vacations, and weekend adventures with friends. Summit County has many options to suit any family, group, couple, or individual.

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Summit Stage

Bus service is available seven days a week, 365 days a year.  Buses depart Frisco Station from 6:00 am to 8:30 pm for destinations within Summit County.  A late bus departs Frisco for Lake County at 10:30 pm.  Buses depart Silverthorne Station from 6:15 am to 9:15 pm.  Buses depart Breckenridge Station from 6:45 am to 9:00 pm.  Please check full schedules on the Summit Stage website.

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Arapahoe Basin's Closing Day

Arapahoe Basin’s Closing Day

Arapahoe Basin proudly announces the successful conclusion of an extraordinary ski and ride season for 22-23. We joyfully invite all of you to join us for the final days on the slopes as we prepare to wrap up on June 4th.Arapahoe Basin will operate seven days a week until June 4th. We are thrilled to present an exciting lineup of events in the upcoming weeks.To kick off the festivities, Arapahoe Basin is delighted to host Pride Weekend on May 27th and 28th. Prepare to be captivated by talented DJs, witness or join the Drag Ski event, admire an impressive mural at Black Mountain Lodge, and be part of the vibrant atmosphere accompanied by live music.As we bid farewell to the season, Arapahoe Basin presents a grand finale during the closing weekend. Join us in the base area for an enchanting live music performance that will serve as the perfect backdrop to say goodbye to this remarkable ski season.We understand that everyone’s burning question is whether Lake Reveal will be open. The answer is: we hope so. Lake Reveal is completely natural and it reveals itself when it’s ready.Don’t miss out on the last chance to ski or ride this season.

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Soup for the Soul

Soup for the Soul

Soup for the Soul, the Summit Community Care Clinic’s annual fundraiser, is back with a night of fun, food, wine, music, and dancing! Dance the night away to the high-energy sounds of the 9-piece band HomeSlice, back by popular demand.  Visit www.SoupfortheSoulSummit.org for more information!

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Wine in the Pines

Wine in the Pines

Travel back to the 80’s with this long-standing Colorado tradition: Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting at its finest! Enjoy an evening of sumptuous food, fine wines, craft beers, live and silent auctions, 80’s tribute band and dancing at our 39th Annual WINE IN THE PINES in Keystone on November 5th. Discount lodging available through Keystone Resorts.The funds we raise at this amazing and fun event go towards changing the unacceptable 88% rate of unemployment for youth and adults with disabilities in Colorado.
As a result of this 39 year old event, today, through Ability Connection Colorado’s (ACCO) the Kelly Smith Statewide Employment Center annually supports over 3600 individuals with differing disabilities and challenges through several innovative programs: Employment Works! Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) for youth, Ticket to Work, and Social Security Benefits Counseling.So get your 80’s groove on and come have a blast for a totally 80’s evening! For more information, tickets and event sponsorship opportunities, visit www.WineInThePines.org
Theme: Back to the 80’s
Dress Attire: 80’s

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Keystone Oktoberfest

Keystone Oktoberfest

Keystone Oktoberfest is for the entire family! Kids will love Kinderfest, their very own kids Oktoberfest, make and take crafts from The Frosted Flamingo mobile art studio, watch dance performances, and take lessons from the Denver German Traditional Dance Group. Parents will love the variety of Colorado craft beers available all afternoon. As an added bonus the River Run Village stores and shops are getting in the spirit and having an Oktoberfest Tent Sale that day so treat yourself to an end-of-summer goodie from one of the many unique shops.WE’LL PROST TO THAT.

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6th Annual Keystone River Run Village Art Festival

The Keystone River Run Village Art Festival is located at the base of Loveland Pass and is a short 90-minute drive west of Denver. This is the closest resort location to Denver and offers many options for lodging, shopping and restaurants. The weekend art show is set in a picturesque lodge village that creates an exceptional environment for an upscale art festival. The entire Keystone area has become a weekend getaway location for Denver’s affluent outdoor adventurers. Avon is one hour away and Downtown Denver is an hour and a half away from Keystone.

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13th Annual Tee It Up Golf Scramble

13th Annual Tee It Up Golf Scramble

BOEC’s Tee It Up Golf Scramble is an annual fundraiser held at the Keystone Ranch Golf Course each August. All proceeds from this event benefit BOEC’s adaptive outdoor programs for those with disabilities and special needs. 36 teams of four participate in a shotgun start at 10:00am with a scramble format that plays off the best ball for each hole.Prizes are awarded for the winning team, 2nd place team, 3rd place team, closest to the pin (women – #6), closest to the pin (men – #7), longest drive (men – #1), longest drive (women – #18), Beat the Pro (#9), and longest putt (#10).Individual entry is $700 per foursome. Your registration includes 18 holes with cart, bagged lunch, access to a virtual silent auction, and contests. Please check in with BOEC staff when you arrive for your tee time.This 13th Annual Edition figures to be another fun-filled event on Monday, August 22nd at 10:00am. Remember, just by playing some golf, you are making a difference in the lives of many!

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