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Families With Young Children Can Plan Hikes That Are Suitable For Little Legs And Also Offer Spectacular Views.

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There are so many hiking trails on the map and you wonder, “Which one is good for me and my family; especially the kids?” Fun Colorado Hikes offers many such hikes that have been tested

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Winter Hiking in Colorado – Get conditioned For The Summer

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Tired of being inside and not getting exercise? Well, get up and get out the door.  There are plenty of lowland hikes where there is melted snow revealing the trails.  We got out this past

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Some Practical Colorado Hiking Tips

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The best time for hiking most of our favorite Colorado trails is late May through early September. Plan ahead: three or four days in advance of your hike day, tell your family what you are

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What To Bring On Your Hikes

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It’s a good idea to pack or tie all of these items. Don’t skimp! Even though the weather looks clear, cold weather can roll-in quickly and unexpectedly. Summer can turn into winter in a matter

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Hiking With Children Safety Tips

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After hiking for several years with little ones, we have discovered that being prepared for the trail means having some supplies on hand and some instructions for the kids. We have discovered some easy-to-pack items

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TR 649 Hikers and Motor Bikes Can’t Share the Same Trail

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We often try to find new hikes for our website. Sometimes we score big and love the new trails we discover; other times it turns out to be a bad experience and a day of

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Camping With Kids

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After seeing the Fun Colorado Family Hikes website, a friend called and asked me if I knew of a good camp site where she could take her family. She and her husband have several small

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Planning Vacation to Colorado This Summer?

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If you and your family are planning a vacation to Colorado this summer, don’t forget to plan at least one day mosying in the mountains. There is so much to do. Hiking is as easy

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Summertime Energy, Weight Loss and Nutrition

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As summer creeps up on us, we all start thinking about getting in shape and being a lot more active. Having high energy is something we all want so we can do all things we

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State & National Parks Season Passes – Great Idea!

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As the spring and summer approach, more and more people are out walking, hiking and riding. This past weekend, despite high winds, there were many families out on the trail already! Colorado is a great

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Family Day

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We have a tradition in our family that every Sunday is “Family Fun Day.” So, every Sunday, after Church, we plan a day trip that includes some special activity whether it is a meal at

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Spring Is Coming

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What do you do during the cold winter months? We go to the zoo, spend time with family, and work on our computers! We stay indoors more and do more movie-watching. But just you wait!

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