But learning how they were made either in the parks museum or on a guided tour and then seeing them opens the door to a geology lesson for both kids (and adults). The rock formations alone are the main draw for visiting Garden of the Gods. You can walk, drive or bike through the park to view unique, natural red rock formations, gaining not only a sense for the beauty of the rocks themselves but the way the movement of the Earth put it all together. The Garden of the Gods is Colorado’s top geological site and a designated National Natural Landmark. Garden of the Gods: The only park where you’ll find Kissing Camels. The river is typically dried up by mid-July. TIP: If you want to swim in the river you need to plan your visit between April and June. If you stick around the park in the evening hours, you’ll be treated to stargazing like you’ve never seen! Better yet, rent a campsite at the park so the light show can be an entire evening activity. You can enjoy non-motorized and non-mechanized activities in the creek, including splashing, surfing, wading, skim boarding, floating, sand castle building and sand sculpting. There aren’t very many places in the world where kids can hike up sand dunes then sandboard or sled down, and then cool off in creek at the base. tall! It’s truly one of Mother Nature’s coolest phenomenons (at least in Colorado). The Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to the tallest dunes in North America a 30 square mile dune field with five sand dunes over 700 ft. Great Sand Dunes National Park: Sandboarding, sand sledding, sand castle and swimming! Wine Lovers Take Note! Colorado has an amazing wine region that’s kid friendly. (Portions of this article appeared in a piece I wrote for Colorado Parent.)Ģ1 Places to Take Kids in Colorado (before they grow up) We have already checked several off the list and are working to get the others taken care of soon.Īre there other places to take kids in Colorado before they grow up that you think should be on the list? Let us know in the comments. Given we live in Colorado – and there is SO MUCH to see and do here – I’ve complied a list of some of the top places to take kids in Colorado …before they grow-up. Memories and experiences last a lifetime so we have to get out there and make some (more)! I know that sounds a little extreme but there’s A LOT I want to do with my kids before they grow-up. When this realization hit me it left me rethinking the next decade of vacations. That means I have nine years left with her at home, and 11 with my youngest. In nine years my oldest daughter will be 18 and getting ready to go off to college. And, when it comes to my kids, I blinked yesterday and they were nine and seven-years-old. They say time flies when you’re having fun, but the older I get the faster time flies, regardless of if I’m having fun or not.
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