Best Snowshoe Trails
Snowshoeing is a fun winter activity that can take you well into spring. Are you a beginner? No problem- visit a Colorado Nordic Center for equipment rental, groomed trails, maps and expert advice. Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Eldora, Keystone, and Vail Nordic Center all have great, scenic trails.
Grand County also has some of the best snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails around. Made up of Grandby, Grand Lake, Kremmling, Hot Sulphur Springs and Winter Park/Fraser, Grand County is only 67 miles from Denver. Here are a few trails, most with accommodations, nearby:
-Latigo Ranch in Kremmling: 9,000 feet above sea level, provides never-ending panoramic views of the continental divide. Rent a cabin here and enjoy home-cooked meals daily and a nice hot tub soak after a long day of hitting the trails.
–Snow Mountain Ranch near Winter Park is part of the YMCA of the Rockies: this 5,100 acre is the world’s largest YMCA and has an abundance of groomed trails to choose from.
–Devil’s Thumb Ranch tucked between Fraser and Tabernash: A little more luxury than the others, DTR offers great dining options, a 12,000 square foot spa and great snowshoeing trails for some daytime fun.
–The Grand Lake Touring Center: Over 20 miles of groomed trails that wander over what is the Grand Lake Golf Course in the summertime. No accommodations here, but an easy day trip to make from Denver.
We live in one of the most beautiful places for a reason, get out and enjoy it!
Denver Date Night
In honor of Valentine’s Day, here is a list of great date night options here in Denver. It’s not surprising that we have so many great places right at our fingertips, but sometimes choosing where to go can get overwhelming. So consider trying something new on your next night out!
- Visit the Denver Art Museum. Stroll hand in hand as you spend the afternoon browsing the different exhibitions.
2. Take a Mile High Wine Tour. Make a day of it and enjoy a 5-hour wine tasting around Denver. Your package includes a personal chauffeur!
3. Grab a cocktail at The Cooper Lounge. It is set high in Union Station, which allows for nice downtown Denver views. Enjoy a high-end cocktail or choose something off the extensive wine list. The elegant, intimate setting is a great place for a romantic date night. Reservations recommended.
4. Indulge in the Microbrew Ex’beer’ience at the Ritz-Carlton Denver Spa. “This full body experience incorporates two beers from the nearby Great Divide Brewing Co. A full body exfoliation using hops and malt sugar gently exfoliate while a luxurious cascade of water from the city’s only Vichy shower soothes tired muscles. Harnessing the benefits of craft beer, your skin is left smooth, tightened and deeply hydrated. Sip a cold beer after your service. This treatment offers beneficial beer extracts like active yeasts with B vitamins and saccharides, which rejuvenate the skin while adding much needed hydration, great for Denver’s dry climate.”
If beer isn’t your thing, a classic couple’s massage is another great option.
5. Take a hike. Lookout Mountain, Chataqua Park, and Mount Sanitas are all great nearby hikes. If you’d rather stay in town, enjoy a long, scenic walk around City Park or Wash Park.
6. Cook up some fun together at the Cook Street School of Culinary Arts. With a variety of date night classes to choose from, there is definitely something for everyone! Bites n brews and steaks and spirits are among some of their most popular classes.
7. Explore the RiNo neighborhood during The Liquid Tour. Visit a local brewery, cidery and distillery along the way. Enjoy an experimental dinner from a trendy restaurant while getting to know your fellow tour goers.
8. Learn how to line dance at The Grizzly Rose. Get out on the dance floor and learn something new together!
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