I usually frequent South and East Rec Centers, but decided to stop in and check out North on a…read moresunny Saturday while I was in the area. It has a nice parking area, but smaller than the other two. Still found a nice spot. Inside, the greeters were friendly and explained the layout. Again unlike the other two, North had a weight room separate from the weight machines. It was interesting to see a large area dedicated to dumbbells and barbell presses. The other, larger area had nice windows and the pulley machines. I found it a great place to workout and though it was Saturday, not too busy. They have a lot of machines. I do wish the weight room had some more ventilation. I'll be back soon and check out the pool!

It's been a long time since I visited the North Boulder Rec Center. It's fairly far from my house…read morebut they have a lot of nice programs. Decades ago my younger son took gymnastic classes there. My husband has used their pool for Scuba trip prep swims to test out their equipment. Also my kids and many of their friends had birthday party events there in the 80s. A friend of mine invited me to stop in and try out their fitness classes for seniors. The program is free to us, though most of the participants have some form of support from their medicare supplement policy (Silver Sneakers membership) and I assume that benefit supports the program financially. Nothing is ever "free" in the sense that it is just like being out in nature. There is a large building and many staff to support. All the staff we met in the process of signing up and get information on programs were very pleasant, efficient and supportive. The teacher of the class was a very positive and talented young woman who clearly understood her participants very well. The music was such fun. Some was the a similar play list to what I had in classes in the late 80s & early 90s, when I last took an indoor fitness program at other locations under the Jazzercize label. Many disco dance songs, new in that era, retro classics now. Also some pop songs of the 60s for some of us and cool down relaxing folk and ballads focus too. I was surprised yet pleased to hear Joan Baez "Diamonds and Rust" unique to a class like this I think. Parking is a bit complicated at the center, as the lot out front has very small spaces and is filled quite early in the day, but there is more room along the sides with slightly larger spaces and now that we know that, we will try there first next week.

This running group has it all: group runs, weekly workouts, social events, and runner to runner…read moresupport to help each of us reach our fitness goals while having fun and making new friends. LOLA offers spring and summer group training runs in addition to free Saturday social runs. Checkout the website to see were we meet on weekends (we usually rotate coffee shops in the Louisville/Lafayette area) and stay for breakfast after the run. You can join the group to get ready for a race or simply to stay fit with a fun and social group. Training locations vary every week and there are options for different abilities and levels. I also love the flexibility; you can choose from one or two days a week with morning or evening options on each day. The coach, Leslie, is an experienced runner and also a an orthopedic physical therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field, which is super convenient when we need needling or other treatments. During the winter, Leslie also offers strength training classes for runners through the Louisville Recreation Center. Not only my running has seriously improved since I joined this group, but I have made some great friends!

What a great trail head! You can connect in all directions for lots of hiking fun! The Fowler…read moreTrailhead up the road is great too and gets you a bit closer to Eldorado Canyon. There's miles of trails for hiking and biking, including many views of the plains, mountains, and surrounding scenery. Love the flowers and many rock colors coming out. You can even see a section of ancient seabed coming out! This is definitely one of my favorite places to go hiking in Boulder, and it seems you can avoid some of the downtown Boulder crowds. There's also South Mesa parking across the road, and plenty of trails northward too! Happy trails!

Super fun, easy trail! Close to Arvada and Broomfield area. Fee to park is $5. I suggest you…read moredownload the ParkMobile app before getting there as signal comes and goes. Bikes, dogs and horses are allowed on this trail. You also get great views the entire hike!

I am so glad we found Pony Power and Terry! She is a great communicator, she's fun but firm…read more(helping my daughter learn and gain confidence) and truly has a genuine love for horses and teaching kids. My daughter is really happy and that's make me happy too. Just a short drive north of 66 for relaxing therapeutic educational experience! My daughter is learning how to bond, care for AND ride horses. It's a dream come true.

Terry Forman is an amazing riding instructor. I agree with everything Judy D. said in her review…read more In addition, Terry is skilled, passionate about her work, kind, patient and fun! I am certain I've quickly connected with the horse I ride because horse - rider connection is one of Terry's goals. Also, this is a beautiful facility! I turned 69 years old in March and I love being "back in the saddle!"

Came to Denver for a bachelor party and this was the highlight of the weekend…read more About a 30 minute rideshare transport north from the city. Plenty of parking if you're driving your POV. Staff is friendly and solid, even though I think they were pretty understaffed for the weekend crowds. They allow you to play private games with just your friends, but you may have to wait in line for the public games to be completed first (maybe 20-30 minutes in between games). Plenty of covered picnic benches to spread out and relax, unpack gear, and clean up. No lockers for your valuables though. Fields are VERY well developed and have fantastic terrain features and creative designs. They're HUGE fields with lots of options, so it definitely attracts the larger crowds in Denver. Prices for field paint are what you'd expect for this kind of facility - it's not cheap, but that's how they make the majority of their revenue, very reasonable. Plenty of free CO2 fills. There are upper and lower fields that are both well maintained. We played the "bachelor party game" at the end of our time that helped us clear the rest of our paint out - definitely recommended if you're here to celebrate your buddy.

Great time! Price was great and staff was super nice! Alex…read morehelped up with all of our gear will be coming back!!

What an awesome idea! It's a free bike you can rent. You don't even have to put a deposit down…read more Bike was in good shape and we were even able to bring them back after hours if we weren't done riding yet. 5 stars!

This FREE two hour bike ride was an amazing way to explore the town. I had a friend visiting from…read moreout of town and this activity was right up our alley. The cycles are in excellent operating condition and the staff was very generous with advice on where to ride. After building up a healthy appetite while pedaling around we stopped for a tasty, fresh sandwich at the Windy Saddle Cafe. This is a terrific way to get out of your car and experience the authentic feel of Golden, Colorado.

Describing this trail is like Buddy the Elf describing his journey from the North Pole, "I passed…read morethrough the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel." The trails here are twisty, gooey, flowing single tracks that open into picturesque views of vistas, overlooks and meadows with rocks, flagstone and stumps acting as natural obstacles. When you cruise down the Wapiti Trail, you are zooming into the seven levels of the wildflower forrest and your tires are sticking like half "sucked-on" gum drops to the grippy, tacky trail surface...like pizza sauce clings to a white blouse. Your eyes start to tear from the breeze, and it's so quiet, you can actually hear the echo cries of a Canyon Wren and your stretching cheek skin as a smile rips across your face. Then you do it all over again.

I spent all day here on the Wapiti Trail and Ponderosa Loop, about 8 miles total, in mid-May. I…read morethink it is a great trainer trail close to Boulder, easy to get to to acclimatize and prepare for mountain trails. It was a beautiful hike, and we got to see some mule deer, which I had not expected. The downside is, despite all their bitching about how rocky the trail is, Wapiti is heavily used by mountain bikers, so you will quite frequently have to get off to the side to let them by. If you are looking for some peace, you may not find it as the avalanches of sweating and grunting macho bikers pump past you. I would use this as a training and exercise trail - save your bliss for the the real mountain trails where bikers are banned or unable to compete with hikers.

What a fantastic trail! There's views for miles here. The parking area is fairly large with…read moretoilets, and there's another a bit fatter for non Boulder county folks who don't feel like paying. Come now for the best flower show! With lupines, sunflowers and more, plus roaming cows, the pastoral scene here will take you away from the bustle of nearby parks. There's a big loop trail up the hill, and numerous bike paths to follow. I had a lot of fun here!

Located at the intersection of HWY 93 and Marshall road in south Boulder, Marshall Mesa is a great…read moreplace to go hiking or mountain biking if you like steep and rough terrain. Trail maintenance is very little if not at all so get ready for some extremely rocky, muddy, and partially washed out trails. The good thing about Marshall Mesa is its expansive trail network, one can connect up to the Marshall Valley Trail, Coal Seam Trail, Cowdrey Draw Trail, Greenbelt Plateau Trail, and Community Ditch Trail. All trails are hiker and mountain biker friendly but most of them are very narrow and only allow a single direction of traffic at one time. Good hiking footwear or a strong, well built professional grade mountain bike is required as well as sunscreen and a couple of bottles of water since most of these trails are fairly long (10+ miles long one way). There is a large free parking lot across the street from the entrance or a pay for parking lot on the park property itself. So go out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the great Colorado outdoors.