The Parents Handbook

Winding up Clear Creek on the Georgetown historic loop railroad steam locomotive gives kids of all ages the opportunity to see the core of what Colorado’s history. Along the route the train moves past the remains of old gold and silver mines, the reason settlers ventured into Colorado years ago.

This adventure begins in Georgetown, a historic little town with character on every turn. They embrace the ways of old and incorporated them into the new.  It’s a fun little place with shops, old west bars, tasty little restaurants and characters wandering the landscape.

It’s an experience where a trip to Georgetown should be the destination but if all you can do is pass by and stop for a while, we highly recommend you do.

This is an excursion your family will enjoy from the minute they step on the train.  You can see the landscape from inside or on the platform car and the option for a dinner train ride or the more festive adult events like cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres.  Sounds like this needs to get on the bucket list right now.

If you book your trip don’t forget to use the money saving coupon.  Please call to make reservations 888-456-6777.  Check out their website

Are you kidding me? A giant swing catapulting over the canyon!

3 reasons to visit Glenwood Caverns.  Crawling on your belly into tight spaces to view rarely seen caves, catapulting over the Colorado River on a giant swing where the drop down is thousands of feet or zipping around on a mountain top being kept alive by a roller coaster.

Well that’s 3 reasons!

At the Glenwood Caverns there are more like 30 reasons to visit but this is a thrill taster at this crazy fun park.  Someone was caught saying the Giant Canyon Swing was one of the scariest rides they have ever been on.  So that’s a bonus!

In addition to all the thrills……….

Reason 1: Cave Tours

• Historic Fairy Caves. THIS IS A NEW TOUR.  It’s 45 minutes and it’s a quarter mile underground strolling through hidden regions recently discovered.  It’s amazing to be able to wander around this underground cavern.
• King’s Row Cave:  An adventure into the earth to the most highly decorated cave room in Colorado!
  Highlights of the tour include: a descent of 150 feet down, stalactities, stalagmites, soda straws and cave bacon.
• Wild Cave- This is an extreme caving adventure with a 2 hour guided hike deep into the earths core with an on your belly crawling experience.  Some spots you are squeezing through 18 inches to see incredible cave and rock formations.

Reason 2: Thrill Tours

• Alpine Coasters
• Cliff Hanger Roller Coaster
• Giant Canyon Swing
• Soaring Eagle Zip Ride

Reason 3: Attractions-  In case you did not have enough fun yet these tid bits of excitement can be enjoyed on a mountain top in Glenwood, Colorado as well.  There is a tram taking you  to the top, a 4 D Motion Theatre, Climbing Wall, Laser Tag and Wild West Saloon Photos- those are always a “hoot.”

They are running a tram coupon for the summer so make sure you take advantage of it.  This is one of those attractions you just can’t pass up.  The kids will go wild and parents it’s incredible to see what’s happening below the surface and if you are like us we couldn’t resist the Giant Swing.

This is a quote from Bear Cat Stables and Indian Summer Outfitters on their website which we think is amazing and tells a good story about the owners.

“If a June night could talk, it would probably boast it invented romance.”  Bern Williams.

Bear Cat Stables and Indian Summer Outfitters is the perfect for a small group of people who want a more intimate horseback riding experience and specialize in rides with groups of 8 or less people.

They do have the hour plus rides but something they offer that’s amazing and a true western experience is the Vail to Aspen Overnight Hut Trip.  This is where you can see the inside of the Rocky Mountains in places not many people have the opportunity to travel.  If this has ever been a dream of yours take advantage of this moment and book a trip.

Other amazing offerings are Hunt Camps and Packing Services along with Back Country and advanced rides.

The Stables are located outside Edwards Co off of Highway 6 and Squaw Creek Rd.  This is one of the most majestic areas to begin your horseback ride or your trip.

Right now they are running a coupon for their horse back rides so call to book your reservation and use the coupon.

Call to make reservations 970-926-1578  or visit their website.

Whoa the rivers are running wild right now with warm weather melting the snow! The waters are kicking up on the rivers, I can see if from where I sit.  One of our favorite rafting company’s is Kodi rafting.  They have been around the Colorado Rivers for 30 years and the owners and their staff are boat loads of fun.

This weekend would be perfect for any of their raft trips.  The weather is shaping up to be warm and sunny for the weekend and with the sun comes more water.  The rivers that Kodi will be running are the Arkansas, Blue River, Clear Creek and Colorado River.

They have a variety of options for rafting,  you can partake in day trips, overnights, saddle and paddles and stand up paddles.  They basically have 30 different options.

If you are looking for just a day trip check out the summer coupon for special deal.  I just checked with them and they have spaces available at this moment for additional people but the phone was ringing in the background so book as soon as possible.

Here is their phone number 877-747-7238 to book a reservation.  Check out their website for all the details.