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Parker Days Festival a Great Time!

Jun 14th 09

filed under: Fun Things to Do

Parker Colorado-Parker Days Summer Festival

If you didn’t make it out to the Parker Days Festival/Carnival you missed out. We did choose the $25 all day pass as I didn’t want to go back and buy tickets all afternoon.I was a little disappointed with the rain and lightening each afternoon but it really didn’t start until just about the time we were ready to leave. I haven’t seen it this crowed in years. There were by far more people here this year than last. Maybe because fewer people are traveling because for the economy? Just guessing.

Our 4 year old had a blast and so did I. I think we rode every ride my son was tall enough to get on a minimum of two times. We did only ride the rides on the kids side and not the big kids section as my son calls it. “The rides on the hill are for big kids Dad” as I was informed several times. He really enjoyed the “cliff jump” over in the O’Brien Park area near the stage. $10 for 7 jumps and that was all he wanted to do most of the day.

My only complaint was that there seemed to be a lot of extra rides outside the main area that you had to shell out cash for. Tickets and wrist bands didn’t apply to these separate venues so parents were forced to pay as you go for the kids to indulge.

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Tags: Colorado, festival, Fun Things to Do, kids, parker days

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Mount Falcon a great place for kids and families.

May 24th 09

filed under: Fun Things to Do

Hiking or biking Mount Falcon another great way to spend the day with your kids. If you are looking for fun things to do around Denver with your kids this is an easy hiking area [from the top] and easily accessible. I’ll discuss the mountain biking below.

Mount Falcon Recreation Map.

Mt Falcon Views

Directions: To get there take US Hwy 285 [Hampden Ave] South out of Denver to Right on Parmalee Gulch Road. Follow Parmalee Gulch about 2.5 miles to Picutis and follow the signs to Mount Falcon Park.

What to expect: The trails up top are wide and easily accessed with strollers with large wheels. There are plenty of picnic areas and overlooks with expansive views. This is an ideal place for small kids and I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old that loved it.

Sites: There are ruins of an old castle and even the spot where a dreamer even wanted to build a summer residence for the President of the US. A summer White House of sorts.

Mountain biking Mt Falcon: To mountain bike Mt. Falcon I suggest starting at the east entrance down in Morrison and climbing up to the top. After a good ride up you are rewarded with a nice downhill back to your car. It’s pretty challenging and I really like this trail. It’s much smoother than a lot of the Front Range single tracks that we have. The trail is passable which makes me happy since I hate bike hiking. I at least want to think I can pass all sections without getting off my bike and this trail offers that.

If you want more details about Mount Falcon or just want to ask me a question about my experiences there Call or EMAIL me Steven Beam at 303-941-4663. Steven is a REALTOR living and working in Douglas County Colorado.

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: Mt Falcon Views

Tags: Colorado, denver, Fun Things to Do, hiking, kids, mount falcon, mountain biking, Parker

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Garden of the Gods is cheap fun for kids and family!

May 17th 09

filed under: Fun Things to Do

Garden of the Gods

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Fun things to do with kids in Colorado. Do you live in Parker, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock or Metro Denver? Looking for a quick, inexpensive fun day for kids and the entire family? Here’s your FREE recession buster day away from home with the kids.

Head out to Colorado Springs and visit the Garden of the Gods. This is ALWAYS a great place to spend the day and this is one of our family’s favorites! These is no admission and the only cost is the gas to get you there.

Getting there: Take I-25 South to Colorado Springs and take the Garden of the Gods exit and follow the signs to the park. ENJOY!

How we did it: We packed a lunch, drinks and plenty of sun screen and had a blast. There are stroller friendly paths, bike trails and hiking trails. There are picnic tables and shady spots but be prepared for crowds and sun unless you take the time to find your own area. We can almost always find a nice private spot if we look hard enough. Rock climbing is available although we have never tried it. I would suggest spending the $4 per ADULT and $2 per CHILD to watch the movie in the visitors center. The movie is only 20 minutes so small kids can handle it. The movie graphically shows how the rock spires were formed and what they are made of. It also tells you of the past inhabitants of the area. The view of the park from The Garden of the Gods Visitors Center is spectacular. You can see many of the landmarks inside the park plus direct views of Pikes Peak in the background.i would suggest bike helmets for smaller kids if you plan on letting them scramble on the rocks. There’s plenty of small rock areas that let small kids feel like big time rick climbers.

Steven Beam is a Parker resident and Realtor. EMAIL 303-941-4663

Don’t forget the sun screen!