July 29-31, 2026 - Morrison, CO…read more A hike followed by lunch on the patio at the Ship Rock Grille is a great way to experience Red Rocks. Be sure to explore the amphitheater, and if you can fit a concert into your plans, don't miss it. It's an unforgettable experience. Just be prepared for Colorado's unpredictable weather. We arrived for the concert early and waited in the parking lot for the gates to open. It was sweltering, and everyone was dressed for the heat in shorts and tank tops. Once the gates opened and we made it through security, we were only a few minutes from entering the amphitheater when the skies opened up and it started pouring. Fortunately, we had packed lightweight rain jackets, so we stayed comfortable. Many others weren't as prepared and ended up soaked. The lesson? Do your research, check the forecast, but don't depend on it. Bring layers and rain gear, even if the day starts out hot. At Red Rocks, you can experience blazing sunshine and a thunderstorm within the same hour. But, it's absolutely worth every minute you spend here!

This place is BEAUTIFUL! We went around brunch time, and it was an awesome site to see. I can only…read moreimagine how much more breath taking it is during sunset or sunrise. There is nothing more magnificent than seeing natural beauty created by our awesome God. The amphitheater was a sight to see. It's amazing that it was man made. There are a total of three marked hiking trails. We hiked the difficult and medium trails. They weren't that bad at all. The different elevation did make it tough at times, but what an accomplishment it felt when we finished. Also, the view along the way was great. So don't forget to stop and just look around! They also have an easy trail, which is nice, especially if you're taking small children. The visitor center was neat as well with some fun facts and history. There is also a Trading Post where you can purchase souvenirs. The shirts are crazy expensive, but if you shop in the clearance section, it is more affordable. If you're hungry, there is one restaurant there with reasonable prices, but of course more on the pricier side. However, I think it would add to the experience if you brought your own food and picnicked along the way or eat at the end. You can definitely spend a whole day here! It's great for a family outing, date, friends hang out, or even just to enjoy solo. I highly recommend visiting this place, especially if you're from out of town.

For its close proximity, you truly can't beat it. A 15 minute drive from my house is an absolute…read morewin. On a warm weekend, you probably won't score a spot at the parking lot. I'd say 25-30 spots? Keep in mind, this trailhead is POPPING. It's always busy, so know before you go. You can park at different places roadside, which will add to your hike total. The hiking trail is narrow, at times rocky, but mostly dirt. There are some nice views. If you're looking for a serene hike though, this definitely isn't it. I can't tell you the last time I encountered over 100 people on a hike. But again, it makes sense considering where it is. You get some nice views of the Great Divide and even the Coors brewery. There's not much shade, so sunscreen and a hat are a must. I'd probably do this hike again in the winter to avoid the crowds. It's one of the closest hikes to Denver and for the people who've never hiked a mountain I'm sure they'd love doing this one.

I am from the flatlands of Texas lol. I am also a 11 time marathoner and this hike got me good! I…read morewas huffing and puffing all the way up! It was great! It felt like hiking 10 miles for hours, but was only 3 miles in one hour hahah. The only negative is there is no shade, so I got a really bad sunburn. I would give this a go again though! I will also say, we took a wrong turn at the loop and ended up going through a less traveled path. I'm not sure exactly where we went wrong but we ended up at the peak somehow. The trail was barely traveled on. It was strange. Either way a fun one!

Wow, what an amazing gem to have in the neighborhood. My kid absolutely delights in running through…read morethe different water features. She is two and enjoys the little baby zone and the bigger stuff. We have gone middle of the day July, and it is hot and busy, but not overcrowded. Can book picnic locations through lakewood rec website and gas grill is provided. We even ran out of gas mid grilling and someone came a replaces the tank! Great spot to have a get together that everyone will enjoy!

Well, this is a super cool neighborhood jam there's some covered picnic pavilions, clean, changing…read morerooms. The splash pad itself, and the whole area was very clean and well cap. I was there with my six-year-old and some of his friends and my one year-old I think without the friends, my older child wouldn't have had as much fun, but the area was like perfect for my one-year-old she had a blast. I'm hoping to bring her back once my son is in school so that we can just go at her speed.

It's a cute park but there isn't much shade and what there is is generally full on the days you'd…read morewant to be there to use the splash pad

Honestly I was a little disappointed with this park. Maybe it would be better on a shady cooler day…read morebut today was not the day to check this place out. Not a lot of shade on the playground side of things. The toddler slide was scalding hot so I wouldn't let my daughter go down it.. The creek was pretty waterless so we couldn't really play in that either. Splash pad was ok. It seemed like the skate park was good but we're not there yet.

We had our annual 8 man Colorado Golf Binge starting again at Fossil Trace Sunday, July 26, 2026…read more This is always a wonderful start to our 5 days of seniors golf. Brunch at the club restaurant, 18 holes here teeing off at noon. Beers and stories apres-golf there. Then head up the mountains to play Keystone River 2xs, then The Raven at Three Peaks, then Golden Valley Ranch before the out-of-staters fly home. Fossil Trace is always the perfect way to start and adjust to the altitude a bit and enjoy the high "fun factor" of this great Jim Engh designed course. We hope to return again next summer with a Sunday tee time around 9am to beat the heat and get an earlier start up the mountains. Kudos to Fossil Trace for their super friendly, helpful staff. Can I post some photos?

Favorite course on the front range. There is a reason it's so difficult to get a tee time…read more Hole 12 is one of the best ever. Between the fun dinosaur bones you can check out after finish and the beautiful rock formations, it feels like you're in a video game. Course is always in great shape and is so fun to play