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Camping with kids in Colorado is big FUN!
Jul 20th 10
Lake Baldwin in Colorado - Elevation 12,088
Every kid remembers their very first real camping trip. I’m not talking about a tent in the backyard but a real camping trip up in the Colorado high country. I highly suggest it if you are looking for fun things to do with your kids.
Campsite
Last week my 5 year old son and I took a two night camping trip up to Mount Antero outside Buena Vista, Colorado with our great friends and neighbors Steve & Connor Smith.
Adventure Hike around the lake
This was a full on guys camping trip which included the following: adventure hikes, campfires, fishing, NEW pocket knifes for the boys, (all fingers made it home fine) marsh mellows, steak cooked over an open fire, panning for gold in the river, BB gun shooting, a true Colorado weather event with hail, sleet and rain all at once, hiking on a glacier, and yes the coveted brand new wrist rockets (That video is funny) otherwise known as sling shots. Steve & I actually dominated the playing time with the sling shots as we were hurling stones into the lake about 100 yards away. I highly recommend wrist rockets for your next camping trip!
No matter where you decide to go Steve & I both decided that we were going to make every effort on our part to make sure the boys had a great time, were safe and stayed warm.
It can be a daunting task for some kids to jump out of the high tech world we live in and into nature where there are no electronics to entertain them at their whim. Both boys were excellent and not one single complaint was filed about not having a TV or other comforts of home. I was very happy.
View from our camp.
The road up to this campsite was about 1.5 hours of serious 4 wheel drive action. Some of it probably not doable in a smaller SUV with low ground clearance. However or wherever you decide to go isn’t the issue. The main thing is that you get out and enjoy your kids and the Colorado back country.
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I still remember my first big camping trip with my Dad and I’m sure these kids will too. It’s amazing how in such a short period of time and at a young age a lifetime of memories can be made. We have been home for over a week now and my son has asked to go camping just about everyday so I’m sure another trip is just around the corner.
“There will always be work excuses and reasons to put off a great trip like this. Life is way too short and we have entirely too little time with our kids as young people to not do something like this. Work can wait so go have fun!”
Mainstreet Parker Colorado
Jun 18th 10
Parker Colorado Mainstreet
Mainstreet Parker Colorado
Taken with my iPhone
Parker Days Starts Today. Carnival Fun in Parker Colorado
Jun 11th 10
Parker Days Carnival
Parker Colorado | Parker Days
Parker Days Starts today June 11, 12 & 13th.
Parker Days is a big carnival held each year right here in Parker Colorado. Kids across Douglas County look forward to this each and every summer.
They set it up differently this year so be prepared. All the rides are now up on the hill away from the center of town. Up by the RTD parking lot.
The arts and crafts and food booths are still in the center of town and in O’Brien Park.
TIPS:
- Make sure to bring your own water. Drink and food lines are long and the carnival food stinks. Except the funnel cakes.
- Load up on sunscreen. Being up on the hill this year we should have a decent breeze but the sun is still going to cook you.
- Go early or late. Mid day is packed. The teenagers inhabit the park at night so the lull between the teens and mid day is usually good.
- Strollers are a must for small kids. Especially now that they have moved the rides up the hill from town.
Parking:
Hopefully they will allow us to use the RTD station up near the rides. It looks like behind Parker Station may also be available but they had a guy standing there checking to see if you were a Parker Station visitor or Carnival visitor.
The always good parking across from O’Brien Park on the West side of Parker Road is easy too. Just walk through the tunnel instead of trying to cross Parker Road. Safer and easier.
Avatar Boy – Face Painting at Lego Land
Jun 2nd 10
Garrett wanted to look like an Avatar when we were at Lego Land. I thought she did a fine job on his face! Sure made his nose look wide.
Garrett the Avatar Boy
- Avatar Face Paint at Lego Land
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Parker Colorado Skate Park – Fun things for kids.
Apr 19th 10
Skate Park in Parker CO.
It’s been a truly epic, sick, totally cool, rad, wicked, tweaked day at the Parker Skate Park. Parker Colorado built a new skate park a few years ago and it seems to be a hit with the kids. I’ve been here with my 5 year old at least 20 times over the past 2 years and there is always at least a few kids here skating, biking or riding scooters. Good job Parker, Colorado! Sometimes it gets pretty crowded.
My take on bringing kids here is that it is a great place to come. There is a massive pool area for the kids to ride in and ramps, rails, benches, stairs, drops and mini pools for them to enjoy. I guess about anything a skater, biker or scooter rider could want.
“My son just turned 5 a month ago and he’s been coming here for a few years and loves it.”
The big kids are very respectable to the little guys (other than the language) so they all seem to get along well. I guarantee your little guy or gal will come home with new words to try around the house. Some not so good words too.
For the parents there are benches and a small covered area with more seating. The tennis courts seem to be popular for the tennis moms. Most parents just hang out on the benches or walk around trying to get photos of their kids.
Don’t worry about trying to dodge the kids on their boards. They will get close at times but I’ve not had any of the “wildlife” run into me yet. Better to let them maneuver around you then try and run through their crazy riding.
Small Kids? Yes there is a great playground adjacent to the skate park that my 22 month old loves.
How to get here? The Parker Colorado skate park is located off Twenty Mile Road in Parker Colorado. Turn on Twenty Mile from either Lincoln Ave or Mainstreet in Parker and you will see it.
The Parker CO Skate Park can also be accessed by bike since it’s located just off the Cherry Creek Bike Path.
Thank you Parker Colorado for building a great place for our kids!
My little buddy!
Apr 19th 10
Steve Beam
303-941-4663
Steve.beam@comcast.net
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Need Food? Catering? Try On The Border Restaurants
Apr 2nd 10
On the Border Catering
Need food for an office party or your kids sports team event? I highly recommend On The Border Catering. Everyone knows that their Fajitas are the best around.
Believe me when I say that their food is great and the service is awesome!
Contact:
Mari Lynott- On the Border Catering
303-507-1684
EMAIL MARI
Denver Zoo fun things to do with kids.
Mar 7th 10
More fun things to do with kids.
Feb 14th 10
Took the kids to the Monster truck Jam in Denver over the weekend. They loved it. We all had a blast and it wasn’t very expensive. At least until we valet parked for $20 but to be honest we couldn’t pass up the front row parking by the door when it was so cold out and we were a little late.
If you are looking for fun things to do I highly suggest it.
Hard day on the trail. Time for some popcorn and movies.
Feb 11th 10
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