Recently this past weekend 96 riders from around the world descended to the magical hills of…read moreColorado, to compete in the 2nd Annual Buffalo Bill Downhill Skateboard Race. Riders from as far as Australia to Vancouver, Canada and all across the US attended this TWO DAY MEGA Event, to test their skills on what is considered to be one of THE MOST Technical Roads in the US. Although Downhill skateboarding is illegal in the state of Colorado, (which is why the riders and racers would like the exact location of the event to remain secret for safety purposes). Thanks to Justin Dubois (Event Organizer & Downhill racer) and all the sponsors for the event, he was able to get the road closed for the 2 day event in order to keep the riders safe. These riders wear full leather suits, gloves and helmets to keep them safe as well as the 757 hay bales set-up in various corners to protect the riders from sliding off the treacherous mountain side as they slide, drift, and jockey for position at speeds of 40mph in the 4 man heats. In 2009, there are 46 racers. The race saw a dramatic increase registered racers to 96, putting Colorado on the map for one of the most sought after races in the US. This race has become one of three legally sanctioned race in the US with the hopes of many more to come in the future. Thanks to all the Volunteers, Sponsors and safety efforts of Justin Dubois, the race completed itself without any MAJOR injuries to any racers. Vancouver's Kevin Reimer taking first place, Local rider Zak Maytum taking 2nd (Zak was last years winner) and Colorado's Kyle Wester taking 3rd place. Along with the addition to Fuel TV taken part and filming, there were about 200 or more spectators over the 2 Day event, who watched and cheered these professional longboarders pushing the limits of the speed barrier on top of the Mountain. Above anything else, I enjoyed my time while Hubs taking his turn to volunteer and taking some time to do some runs on his Skateboard, Street Luge and Butt Board from that Gnarly Mountain. Cant wait to return for the 3rd Annual Event, Next Year!

Best Birthday Party Experience Ever -- for Kids and Adults…read more We hosted Stella's 4th birthday party at Bounce Empire, and it was hands down one of the coolest places we've ever had a party. What truly sets Bounce Empire apart is that it's not just for kids -- it actually considers the adults too. So many kids' birthday venues forget about the parents, but not here. There's a full bar, massage pods, a movie theater room with recliners to watch sports, chess tables, and a beautiful outdoor patio with mountain views. It felt more like a resort than a kids' party venue. And the bounce houses? Definitely not just for kids. All the adults had an absolute blast too. They even have DJs! We were there for an 11 a.m. party so we didn't get to experience the DJ that day, but I've been here before for a late-night adult girls' party and it's just as fun for adults as it is for kids. Now I have to talk about the event planner, Ariann -- because she truly made this experience unforgettable. As a mom of two, getting somewhere early to set up balloons, cups, decorations, food, cupcakes, candles... it's usually stressful and exhausting. This time? I didn't lift a single finger. Ariann handled everything. Setup, food, cupcakes, candles, décor, and even cleanup. I was able to just be present and actually enjoy my child's birthday party -- which honestly almost made me cry. That kind of care and support is priceless. We never felt rushed, the party flowed perfectly, and it was by far the most laid-back, fun, and stress-free birthday party we've ever had -- for our kid. Is it a bit pricey? Yes. Is it 100% worth it? Absolutely. I would recommend Bounce Empire to anyone looking for a birthday party that truly caters to everyone -- kids and adults. We will definitely be back.

Bounce Empire in Colorado blew me away from the moment we walked in. The energy, the music, the…read morefood, the entire atmosphere, it was all on another level. But what truly made our visit unforgettable was our host Gentry. Gentry was beyond incredible. She was kind, patient, and so attentive to every detail. She made us feel welcomed the entire time and went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does because her energy set the tone for the whole experience. I honestly could not have asked for a better host. The staff overall was wonderful, super friendly and always smiling. The music kept the vibe going all day, and the food was surprisingly delicious for a place focused on fun. Everything felt clean, well organized, and thoughtfully run. If you are in Colorado and want a place that delivers fun, great service, and unforgettable memories, Bounce Empire is it. We will definitely be coming back and asking for Gentry every time.

This was a fun time & an easy to plan event! To make a reservation you need at least eight racers…read more (Spectators can come & watch, no charge.) We had ten racers & a group of spectators. Each racer got two 12 lap races, food & drink, one hour reserved seating, arcade tokens & top finishers got medals - plus all racers got to race together with a reserved time. The price was about $80 per racer. We paid separately for additional food for spectators. These go carts are electric, so no smell & pretty quiet. A few things to note, racers need to be at least 48 inches tall & if you have more than twelve racers you then split into two groups. Also, K1 has an Arrive & Drive option for just racing, it's first come first serve. The day we went was for a birthday. After checking in racers registered & signed waivers after which they got balaclavas & helmets. Instructions were given but it was rather hard to hear. Our racers had a blast...they loved it - it was a great experience. Right after racing our lunch was ready, it was served buffet style. We choose Cheese & Pepperoni Pizzas, BBQ & Buffalo Chicken Wings & soft drinks. There were no salad or vegan options. The pizza was good, however the wings were even better & delicious. Since we were a big group we had a private party room. The only outside food allowed was dessert. Our party ran smoothly, the staff was friendly & very helpful. All in all a great time!

Such a place to wind down from the weekend. My godson rather enjoyed it as did the other racers…read more Like everything else it's a bit pricey. Something to do in nice in a while but for me not a frequent adventure. The staff was nice and helpful and knowledgeable. They also give military discounts. As far as pricing I would think they would give junior drivers at a cheaper rate.

'And if you are not familiar with Denver's landscape, the course is essentially flat with little to…read moreno elevation change.' From the Denver marathon website. I found the statement to be misleading. The course was staggered with various hills. I mentally noted several rolling climbs at miles, 9, 10, 13, 16. However, I enjoyed the view of the city. The race was well organized from all aspects. Oct 19th, 2008 the availability of the Sheraton is fantastic for the Denver Marathon. The hotel is less than 5 minute walk from the start/finish line. In fact I was able to see the start-line from my room in the tower. The hotel itself was kind of disappointing. It is in desperate need of a renovation. The grab-to-go breakfast was pathetic... don't bother. Just go across the street to Starbucks or Peet's coffee. As I mentioned, b/c of the proximity to the hotel, I did not leave the hotel until about 6:50. The weather was fantastic. High 40s and basically no winds. Civic Center Park was buzzing with excitement... the starting area was full of runner, supporters, news crew etc. The race started exactly on time at 7:00AM. The first three miles circles the Pepsi center and Coors Field. There are many blocks of revitalized brick buildings that looked to be once industrial but now storefronts and residential flats. I did miss the mile 2 marker but caught the mile 3 marker right in front of Coors field. Miles 4-6. I catch the glimpse of elite runners routing back from across the street. That is always depressing. Man, they are all lean and fast. Miles 6-9. There are plenty of water stations. We run through City Park. This is a huge park. I am thankful for the large tree/bushes. Hey, I am not the only one. Coming out of 9, I made the first mental note of hills... Hey, didn't they advertise this to be a "fast and flat" course? Around Mile 11, I take off my headphones when I see the half marathon split. I want to make sure I do not go the wrong way (like I did in Salt Lake). But the organizers did a good job. Only one split and it was well posted. Mile 13, we split from the half marathoners. I like it. The streets open up for everyone. We climb from 13-14 while watching running circle back across the street on a down hill. This sucked. Mile 16. More hills. Now I am getting kind of pissed. I note that I am off my PR pace. While I did not set out to break my PR, I am certain that this race cannot be labeled "flat and fast." Forward to 17-22. I am holding up very well. Better than my previous race in New Mexico. We've just circled in and out of yet another park (Washington). This park was full of spectators and non-marathon runners. Past mile 19 was the final relay station. It isn't nice to have people gun pass you at mile 20 with fresh legs. Mile 22-25. There are many many water stations between these miles and a couple of Cliff Shot stations. Probably too many in my opinion but nevertheless, I think more is better than not enough. A lot less turns in between these miles and all street running. It gets warm enough to take off my long sleeve shirt. I also notice many spectators. It was a surprise to see how many people were cheering. It always helps to hear encouragement and get high fives from the crowd. Thank you Denver. Mile 25-26. I catch my final wind. I fight off a few runners who attempted to pass me. Its just the mental game I use to keep going. But I know I am close to the finish line. I know I am off PR pace but I am glad nevertheless. Mile 26 marker. One more left turn and I know the finish line is in sight. Back to where I started 4 + hours ago. I feel great. What is next?

They've changed to the Rock N Roll Half Marathon although my understanding is that much of the…read morecourse is similar. PRE-RACE: The expo is held in the convention center which is well-organized and easy to get to. One of the nice touches are that the expo, start and finish lines are all within a few blocks. Seeing as how these are all at the center of the city, if you choose a central hotel (and there are a number of options) getting around for this race is really easy. COURSE: There are some things that I really liked and didn't like about the course. The race starts near the downtown civic park and runs past several sites: Pepsi Center, Coors Field and the Art Museum. A great touch with this is since you're heading west for part of this, you see the Rockies at sunrise. By the fourth mile, you're heading back into the center of the city and do a number of loops through CIty Park. This continues until you pass the nine mile mark where you head towards Cheesman Park. From there it's a two mile run back to the finish near the capitol. There are a few small hills, mostly notable heading towards Cheesman park. I wouldn't classify any of these as gigantic, but may be a little tougher at altitude. Probably my biggest complaint about the course is that you're doing a lot of staggered loops through City Park. It's a nice area, but the course meanders and you keep seeing runners going in the opposite direction 20 yards away. Then there's a section where you run about 10 blocks on one side of the street, then back down the other side of the street. OVERALL: But these course complaints are minor quibbles. Overall this is a great race and they do well with bands lined up along the course. Aid stations and water were abundant. This is a fantastic race for the Denver area.

This was my fourth Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon…read more Overall, I would say it was okay but I probably wouldn't rush back to do it again. Expo was nice but small compared to others (especially San Diego), but then again the race was smaller. They said around 15,000 people ran the full and the half. Volunteers were nice but I spoke to two people who tried to get info on the relay and were given conflicting information so probably need to work those issues out and make sure volunteers have the correct info. And this was at the information tent on race day! The course had some nice parts, especially running through City Park and Cheesman Park but boy, it's mostly uphill until you peak a little after mile 11. I don't know if it was the altitude or the hills but I had my worst time ever at this race. This was my seventh this year and around my 38th overall and this was a real challenge. The Jamba Juice at the end was great. I'd say overall the race was fairly well organized but I just wasn't a fan of the course. I had more fun in Savannah and San Antonio.

The Rock & Roll 1/2 is a staple of the Denver running circuit. It is a great goal race if this is…read moreyour big race of the year, and it is timed nicely in front of some of the late-autumn out-of-town marathons if you are ramping up to the next level. Unfortunately Rock & Rock stopped hosting a full marathon as part of this event after 2015, but the 10k and 1/2 marathon are well run and consistent over the years. The cost is high but there are good deals if you sign up early. In their defense they do have higher costs as the course takes over much of downtown Denver and they have to pay for all of the police and security, plus all of the road closures. Expo - It is what you would expect from Rock & Roll - a big, busy opportunity to spend money. For this race, it is the reason why I rated the event 4 stars instead of 5. The pickup location at the Stock Show is hard to access (there is a ton of construction going on now, but it wasn't good before the construction started). The Stock Show venue is far from pretty much everything (including the race!), and lacks a whole lot of public transportation. They charge $5 to park. It isn't the nicest place in Denver, either. Pre-Race - The start/finish is at Civic Center Park, and there are lots of places to park (street parking is free on Sundays, too). There are some good hotels nearby, so people who want to make a weekend out of it can stay close by. You can upgrade to VIP status and gain access to the heated tents, food, and private porta-potties. I've never splurged on that, but the mornings in Denver in mid-October are usually cool and dark (the race is early), so come prepared one way or another. The Course - The current 1/2 course may be the best 1/2 course I've run in Denver. It is challenging but fair. The first 6 miles weave through downtown and lower downtown, past the Pepsi Center and Coors Field. The 10k runners split off at roughly the 6 mile point, and the 1/2 runners continue east to City Park. After a couple of miles around the park, the course travels back on the streets and then back to City Park. The last mile or so is slightly downhill, so if you pace yourself early you can gain some speed at the end. The entire 13.1 miles takes you through active neighborhoods, parks, and business districts, so there is lots to see and enjoy along the way. Post-Race - Well supported, with top-notch entertainment. Good support for runners and spectators. Overall - The best way to run this race is to sign up early (save $$$), have a good plan for the expo, and one of the better courses to see and experience running in Denver.

I can't rate this place high enough. Getting back into R/C after 20+years off, and they have been…read morenothing but helpful. From showing me how to do the simplest things on my car, to helping me find parts and rig up fixes, and hosting awesome races, I cannot find anything to complain about. If I could give 6 stars I would. This place is an absolute gem. Please never go away! When you enter, you will be in the hobby shop which is a fully stocked and well sorted RC car hobby shop. They have yet to not have the part I need and have plenty in stock for many brands of RC cars. In the back is the indoor clay 1/10th offroad RC track. It has a great and ever changing layout. Behind the track is a large pit area where racers set up and work on their cars. The amount of help I have gotten from the other racers cannot be measured. When not asking for help, help is offered anyway. Everyone works together to make sure everyone has what they need and has a great time. It really is a great community here. Outside is a small rock crawling course as well as a large turf track. I have yet to run on it but have watched videos and it looks like a blast. I look forward to running outdoors in the summer. Thank you MHOR, you are awesome!

This place is absolutely amazing. The staff are super friendly. The community is awesome. The…read moreracing indoor and outdoor is great. They have so many different options of things to do between indoor and outdoor off-road racing, and indoor and outdoor crawling. They also have a hobby shop at the front of the building with multiple cars and parts to choose from. You can also get snacks and rent cars to run if you are just dipping your toes into rc racing.

He a really nice owners that make sure the parts fits perfectly best customer service I highly…read morerecommend for projects that you don't have time to order parts and see the parts

This was a fantastic way to spend a few hours on a Saturday! We had never been to a horse race and…read morehad no idea what to expect; we got the hang of betting very quickly and the staff at the betting counters were patient and helpful. Parking is plentiful and the accessibility was great. We took my elderly father and there were elevators, accessible restrooms and plenty of seating options indoors and outdoors. The building is clean and well-kept (some of these other reviews are from many years ago, so I wonder if Bally's has made some upgrades). Food is like crappy high school cafeteria food at restaurant prices, so keep your expectations low. Bring cash for betting (and there are several ATMs in the building). Overall a very fun family outing.

Fun place to go spend a couple hours. With Bally's taking over, one can see some of the sprucing up…read morethat has taken place. Upon entering a clean lobby, we were warmly greeted by three separate staff. Alcohol and non alcohol beverages are served on multiple levels along with snacks foods like hotdogs, pizza, popcorn, nachos and candy. Betting is easy and quick. Lot of various seating to choose from is available inside and out. Once they update the bathrooms and complete more landscaping this review could easily move up to 4 or more stars.

We went to the 40th anniversary of the blossom of light exhibits at the botanical gardens…read more The gardens are set up beautifully and the path and signage is wonderful and clear. The ambience is awesome and artistic. This is worth the trouble to get in and out of the parking lot. Tickets are hard to come by, but if we had planned a bit in advance I think we could have gone when we wanted to. However we did enjoy our time in the gardens and viewing all the light displays.

We love the Blossoms of Light at the Botanical Garden! We've probably gone there the last 4 years…read more This last time we went on the last day of 2025 and it was definitely a nice evening. One of the years we went it was -3F.... Hit or miss on the weather. Definitely worth going at least once if you've never been.... The last few years there was always something new to see. This last one was their 40th anniversary. Very nice and the tickets revenue goes back to the botanical garden, helping local!

WE ARE SO FURIOUS!! AN ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE SHELTER. DO NOT RESCUE FROM HERE…read more My mom had applied to adopt a cat from this place over two weeks ago. The director said the cat she was interested in wasn't up for adoption yet and she would have to wait. After many days of my mom calling and talking to the lady she basically said that the cat was already hers she just had to wait for him to be available. Today my mom called the shelter again and the director said THAT THEY GAVE THE CAT AWAY!!!! my mom was so devastated. We just lost our family dog and she was so excited and looking forward to getting a new cat. The director said it was because they had heard my mom say she was going to make it an outdoor cat, WHICH IS COMPLETELY FALSE. first, my mom would never do that. She specifically wants a cuddly indoor kitty as a companion, second the shelter specifically said she cant have an outdoor cat and my mom agreed with that part of the contract. It makes absolutely no sense. I could tell from the very beginning something was off about this rescue and I was right. I'm not sure what they're doing over there but whatever it is it's not good. We will probably be getting in contact with a lawyer. DO NOT ADOPT FROM HERE!!!

We've fostered six dogs and cats from PawaCo since 2015, as well as volunteered for the…read moreorganization. I can't speak highly enough about PawsCo and their dedication to their mission and the animals they rescue. Please, if you're interested in fostering or adopting a pet, check out PawsCo!