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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!”
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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My little buddy!
Apr 19th 10
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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
Buffalo Bill’s Grave Lookout Mtn Denver CO -Fun things to do
Jan 31st 10
Buffalo Bill's Headstone
Looking for an afternoon of fun things to do with your kids in the Denver Metro area?
Head up to Buffalo Bill’s grave site. They have a movie, (TAKE CASH) memorabilia, gifts, souvenirs and of course junk but the views and learning experiance will have the kids asking questions all the way home. My 4 year old now wants to be a buffalo hunter, Army man that rides a horse.
The views alone are worth the trip. you can see to Woming on a clear day and Boulder looks so close you feel like you can touch it.
You can easily get there from I-70 or C-470 right in Golden. Just follow the signs up Lookout Mountain to the guest services building. It’s all well marked.
Only way to travel! Private Jet Airport Near Parker Colorado
Dec 16th 09
A Perfect Landing Restaurant
More fun things to do with kids around Parker Colorado. I took the photo with my iPhone and the windows are tinted so it didn’t come out as good as I had hoped.
Centennial Airport in Centennial Colorado. We are eating breakfast at the Perfect Landing Restaurant. This is a great place to take kids to eat breakfast and let the kids watch the planes takeoff and land. My son loves this place.
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Colorado Ski Season is Here! Have fun with your KIDS!
Nov 30th 09
“These are two young skiers hanging out in Breckenridge and getting on their dance moves on. Garrett & Reno are famous for their dance extravaganzas after a hard day of skiing.”
“If you haven’t notice the Colorado Ski season for 2009 and 2010 is OPEN and ready for YOU!”
I’m a huge fan of having fun with my kids so I wanted to try and get more families out of the house and onto the slopes this year. A ski trip is a lot more than just skiing. Check out the video above and you will see that we have loads of fun before and after skiing as well. This was an impromptu dance session after a dinner out in Breckenridge at Rasta Pasta. They liked the music so they decided to get up and work off a few calories.
Skii doesn’t need to be expensive either. If you don’t have a season pass (shame on you) then go to King Scoopers or one of the local ski shops and get hugely discounted tickets or go with a friend that has a PASS and they will get you great rates on a lift ticket.
A few other quick easy ways to save money skiing in Coloado:
- Car pool! This is the best way to save.
- King Scoopers or Ski shop for discounted tickets.
- Check online for discounted tickets.
- Take your lunch-This is huge and can save $50 for a family of four.
- Save time & money by renting your skis ahead of time in Denver or wherever you live on the Front Range.
- Go skiing with a buddy that has a season pass and they can get you a discount ticket.
- Save time by leaving the slopes at around 2:00. Less traffic on the way home.
- Lenny’s Ski and Golf on Arapahoe Road rents skis for the year for kids and adults.
- Sports Authority Rents skis for the year for kids and daily rentals for adults.
Things to do in Parker Colorado For November 2009
Nov 8th 09
Parker Fun things to do.
Ok Here’s the scoop on fun things to do in Parker Colorado for November 2009.
November 7, 2009 – King Arthur’s Quest – Adventures of King Arthur from the Missoula Children’s Theatre at the Mainstreet Center from 2:00 to 6PM.
November 12th: Princess Tea Party – Parker Rec Center- 1:00 to 2:30 – Cost $11 – Dress your princess for a full morning of socializing with other area princesses. EMail dlange@parkeronline.org for reservations.
November 14th: Ye Olde Yuletide Bazaar – 9AM to 4PM at The Parker Fieldhouse – Cost FREE – Holiday arts and crafts show sponsored by Mountain Pine Women’s Club of Parker. Call 303-766-2418 to get more info.
November 21st: Parker Task Force Food Drive – Non profit run by volunteers. Where-Local King Scoopers, Wal-Mart and Safeway stores. From 8AM to 4PM.
November 27th: Parker Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting! 5PM to 6PM at O’Brien Park. Enjoy snacks, performances and carriage rides followed by the tree lighting. FREE. THis will be fun so plan on it!
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