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    Golden Ponds Park & Nature Area - Small flowers near the walking path

    Golden Ponds Park & Nature Area

    4.5(10 reviews)
    18.1 km

    I was traveling with my husband and daughter and we wanted to stop for a hike/walk…read more The path follows the St. Vrain Creek to the ponds. We said hello to horses along the way. It was interesting to see the flood lines on the trees along the river. This is a free hike. We parked at the Rogers Grove Park lot and picked up the trail from there. It crosses under Hover St/N 95th St. It is an easy walk with very little elevation gain. We walked to the St. Vrain River Waterfall and watched the ducks for a bit. This was a lovely stop while making our way up to Fort Collins.

    Golden Ponds is great for what it is. Is it secluded with no sight or sound of roads, houses,…read morepeople? No. Does it feel like a bit of untapped nature within a short drive of your neighborhood making it easy to frequent? Absolutely! Many people walk, jog, and take their dogs here. I often see fishing as well. There are not too many bicycles. It is also great for any birders interested in water fowl, such as pelicans, cormorants, blue heron, and ducks. We have enjoyed taking our dogs to Golden Ponds over the years. With the area having a few ponds, you can switch up your walk. Some areas around the ponds are full sun and others offer a shaded reprieve. I have not had any issues finding parking, which is free. The park also has benches around ponds, canopied picnic tables, and flushing toilets in the restrooms near the entrance.

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    Golden Ponds Park & Nature Area - My loving boy

    My loving boy

    Golden Ponds Park & Nature Area - Winter walk (edited out leash)

    Winter walk (edited out leash)

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    Aspire Tours - Lake Sprague

    Aspire Tours

    4.9(167 reviews)
    40.5 kmLodo, Northwest

    Five stars all day long! Jason was fantastic and somehow managed to keep 8 people entertained while…read moreshowing us Red Rocks, buffalo, Lookout Mountain, and Golden, no small task! He answered every question, shared tons of interesting facts, threw in some jokes, and somehow made us feel like Denver experts by the end of the day. If Jason is your guide, congratulations, you already made a good decision.

    We booked the "Rocky Mountain Escape" tour for about $90 per person, and it ended up being one of…read morethe best parts of our trip. The tour lasted a little over 4 hours and is considered a half-day experience. Our guide, Aaron, was awesome! He is super friendly, funny, and full of great info about Denver and its history. Pickup was right in front of Union Station, and the tour started right on time (a few people in our group were running behind, of course haha). We made several stops along the way, and every single one had amazing views. We even got to see some wildlife: bighorn rams, elk, and a fox! Aaron was great about pulling over so everyone could grab photos whenever we spotted something cool. There were about 11 of us in total, which made it feel like a nice small group instead of a big crowded tour. It was our first time exploring the Rocky Mountains, and we're so glad we chose Aspire Tours. I would definitely recommend them...and don't forget to tip your guide.

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    Aspire Tours - Lookout Mountain with my dad.

    Lookout Mountain with my dad.

    Aspire Tours - On the stage at Red Rocks.

    On the stage at Red Rocks.

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    Jerry after our Pime's Peak/Garden of Gods tour

    Colorado Sightseer - Red Rocks Amphitheater

    Colorado Sightseer

    4.9(90 reviews)
    45.2 kmSoutheast

    This was our first trip to Denver. We stopped at the visitor center in Union Station and asked…read moreabout excursions to the mountains and found information on your tours. We went on the Rocky Mountain National Park trip yesterday. It was awesome. Our tour guide Alex was great! He was friendly, shared a lot of information and gave us a wonderful experience...it was a "bluebird day" Thank you!

    The day started at union station and for awhile did not know if the guide was going to show up…read more When time came, two guides popped out, split people into two group and led us to the van. PRO TIP: try avoiding the most back row if you have long legs or any stress with mobility. Because once you sit there, the seat is assigned and you will have to deal with being cramped in a tighter space. And you basically are always the last one to get off. This was one of the biggest cons. Moving on, the tour itself was great. We stopped by a cafe on the way to and back, for food and bathroom breaks, and pretty soon, the van took us to the Rocky Mountain with beautiful views and even saw many wildlife - the big horn sheep, elk, deer (i think), and, not to forget, smaller animals like birds, mouse, and chipmunks, but no moose spotted. Nonetheless, the breathtaking view of the Rockies is certainly worth the journey. The guide was very knowledgeable about trees and shared many stories about the places and tips for visiting Denver in general! She also took us to a few Native American owed stores that featured indigenous art that were very cool to see. One thing to note is that I think the Colorado Sightseer, the tour company, had listed at least two slightly different itineraries, and I might have been sent to the one I did not pick. I noticed because I intentionally picked the tour with visits to two visitor centers, vs the one I went on only took us to Beaver Meadows. Not a big deal bc I did get still get my stamp, and the tour used most of the day's time efficiently by visiting many attractions. But this might be something you want to make sure if the stops matter a lot to you. Nonetheless, with a group tour, it is understandable and expected for the itinerary to potentially change. For instance, the day I went, the tour guide actually too us to visit places in different order to avoid crowds. Another thing to really appreciate is that the tour provided some snacks, extra gloves/beanies, which were really a lifesaver in the cold mountains. I know I was not fully prepared for it and so glad I could borrower some!

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    Colorado Sightseer - Fall Aspen Leaf Peeping on tour

    Fall Aspen Leaf Peeping on tour

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