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ESCAPE THE CITY Unique Outdoor Adventures for the Family
Ready for one more family adventure before the school year starts? Here are a few amazing outdoor experiences located within driving distance of Denver.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
historic cemeteries. Tours cater to both experienced riders and total beginners and provide everything you need to explore a Rocky Mountain trail on horseback.
Meet Coyotes, Bald Eagles, and Bison Where: Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Commerce City Website: FWS.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal Located just 10 minutes from downtown Denver, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest urban wildlife refuges in the nation. Home to over 330 species of wildlife, the Refuge is a sanctuary for wild animals and their natural habitats. Guests can enjoy hiking trails, bird watching, and even bison viewing from their cars on the wildlife drive at no charge.
Go Fishing at Echo Lake Where: Echo Lake Mountain Park, Idaho Springs Website: Denver.org/listing/mount-evans-and-echo-lake/6827
The road up Mount Evans is the highest paved auto road in North America, reaching all the way up to the 14,260-foot summit. Near the top, you’ll find the pristine Echo Lake, a beloved fishing destination surrounded by a thick spruce-fir forest. Echo Lake Mountain Park is home to ancient trees, protected wetlands, and rare wildflowers, making it an ideal spot for those looking to escape the city for a while. The road past Summit Lake is only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, so don’t put this adventure off for much longer!
Take aWildWest Horse Ride Where: A&A Historical Trails, Central City Website: AAStables.com
Take your family on a one- o f-a-kind adventure through the Rocky Mountains — on horseback! A&A Historical Trails offers top-rated horseback riding tours through scenic mountains and past old gold mining sites and
We hope these destinations can be just the start of your family’s adventures. Check the websites for additional details and operating hours.
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