Family Things To Do in Idaho Springs, Colorado

Looking for somewhere different to ride? Look no further than Echo Mountain, the newest resort in Colorado. Unlike any other ski area in the region, Echo Mountain is dedicated to unleashing your in... More on SkiResortGuide.com

Some places ban you from the nice lodge with your own food and you have to sit separately to eat, but Echo is really cool about it!! More on SkiSite

St. Marys has great skiing conditions and a long season. The approach is super quick and easytheres good snow within a mile of the road. The only downsides are that it can be busy, and I wish there was more vertical per run. The history ... More on Trails

Inscription. Mt. Evans, Colorado, Elevation 14,125 ft. “The Worlds Highest Operational Observatory”, Building Dedication August 19, 1996, “. for educational purposes in astrophysics and astronomy. ”, , Erected ... More on HMDB

World-class rafting trips on Clear Creek from beginner to advanced. ... More on TripAdvisor

We done the intermedaite trail and it was awesome...........very professional service that added to the exp... More on TripAdvisor

Exciting, convenient, affordable and fun whitewater trips for all abilities! Clear Creek, just 30 minutes from Denver, or try the world ... More on allaboutrivers.com

Choose from a variety of short trips for under $100. Multi-day guides and trips are available for hardcore rafters. Clear Creek Rafting ... More on NileGuide

Go back out to the dirt road and turn left up the hill. During the summer season the gate is open so you may see 4x4s, OHVs up here. This fireroad quickly becomes a grunt, but is all rideable if yo... More on trails.mtbr.com

Good little ride. Followed the route described. The second turn (around the pine tree) is the one you'll miss. And it's a great ride fown from there. I also rode a trail on the opposite side of the... More on trails.mtbr.com

Thanks to its proximity to Denver, the Mount Evans Highway is a very popular driving route, especially on the weekends. While this road is often heavily utilized, hikers can leave the crowds behind in favor of a quiet trail through ... More on Trails

Alderfer Three Sisters Open Space Park boasts 770 acres of open land. Ever since Evergreen was settled, the four rock formations called the Three Sisters and The Brother have been landmarks, provid... More on Trails

Several trails with nice views . More on Trails

Opened for business in 1913, the Argo Gold Mill processed rich ore from mines in the area, much of it delivered via the 22,000 foot Argo Tunnel. A section of the old mill with much of its original... More on manual_books

A pillar of mining achievement, this mine stands nearly unchanged since its creation in 1859. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour and the museum with hands-on exhibits. The five-story Argo mill was re... More on Heritage