Traveling to Colorado Springs with Kids? We’ve lived here for 2 years now, and here are our family’s favorite things to do in this historic city sitting under Pikes Peak.

When is the best time for Rocky Mountain scenic drives? To see Colorado Aspens in Fall! Witnessing aspen groves turning gold in late September through early October is one of the best ways to enjoy fall colors in Colorado. Even better? Get out of the car and head out on one of these hikes with family or friends. Immerse yourself in a Colorado gold rush with these 20 fantastic fall hikes and drive.

One of our favorite hiking trails, Hanging Lake is a top destination during a family road trip through Colorado’s spectacular Glenwood Canyon. Read these tips before you take the hike with kids. (Pssst… hiking permits required!)

One of the best national parks in Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a huge hit for families seeking outdoor adventure. Here's how to go sledding on sand dunes, float down Medano Creek, find a box canyon waterfall on the Zapata Falls hike, explore pine forests, and camp under a star studded sky in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range by the tallest dunes in North America.

If you love outdoor recreation and adventure travel with kids and teens, then Ouray (YOU-ray) is the perfect summer family vacation in Southwest Colorado. Waterfalls, lake hikes, jeep rides over high mountain passes, hot springs, old mining ghost towns, canyoning, rock climbing, white water rafting, SUP and kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, gondola rides and more are all within reach in Ouray.

Aspen isn't just for the rich and famous. Road trip with kids to Aspen Colorado in the summer. Here are the best things to do in Aspen in summer with your family. Hike to Maroon Bells and find all kinds of fantastic outdoor adventures. Learn the best Aspen area hikes, where to put in your SUP, whitewater raft, ride bikes, find campsites, and the inside scoop on Aspen vacation rentals for families.

See why we skipped the lessons and how our family had great day skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of Breckenridge in Colorado! My husband and I had skied / snowboarded plenty of times.  Our four kids had not.  Signing the kids up for lessons seemed smart… until we added up the cost!

So many things to do in Colorado Springs during a family vacation.  Planning travel here?  Here I'm sharing five great family hikes we've discovered so far.  The great thing about hiking?  It's always an adventure and its an inexpensive (often free) way to spend time exploring as a family.  

Have an affordable, fun summer vacation by staying in the Yurt Village at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado. Near Rocky Mountain National Park, go hiking, fishing, summer sledding, horseback riding, and more at this adventurous family destination.