Skip to content
advertisement
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads
Site Logo
Support Us
User Menu
  • Sign Up/Sign In
  • Contribute
  • Contact Us
Search
Close Search Close Search
  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Denver Broncos
    • Denver Nuggets
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Transportation
  • Cannabis
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 50 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • In the Mountains
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concert Previews
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
    • Red Rocks
    • Touring Artists
    • Venues
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
    • Lists
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
    • Travel Westword

Join the Club: Become a Westword Member and Rock With Insipidus and Broken Record at the Crypt December 29!

  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Denver Broncos
    • Denver Nuggets
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Transportation
  • Cannabis
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 50 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • In the Mountains
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concert Previews
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
    • Red Rocks
    • Touring Artists
    • Venues
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
    • Lists
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
    • Travel Westword
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Outdoors & Rec

Showing 1 - 22 of 1114
people watch roller skating tricks

Best Places to Roller Skate Around Denver

By Shannon TuckerDecember 19, 2025

From traditional roller arenas to nightclubs turned into a party on wheels, there’s something for everyone in greater Denver.

A snowy open area

Best Colorado State Parks to Visit in the Winter

By Tim WeighartDecember 15, 2025

There is still plenty to do in the parks once the birds migrate away and the aspen leaves have all fallen off the trees.

Flower Power: Ten Fun Facts About Poinsettias

By Abigail BlissDecember 4, 2025

Fun facts about poinsettias and how to keep them flowering for years to come.

advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
A moon rising over mountains

Here’s the Best Time to See the Cold Supermoon in Denver Tonight

By Kristen FioreDecember 4, 2025

You won’t want to miss the “Moon Illusion” when the moon appears the largest and most colorful.

An aerial view of No Name Basin, featuring snowy runs cut through the trees

Snow Business: What’s New at Colorado Resorts This Winter

By Abigail BlissNovember 27, 2025

There’s no snow in Denver, so head for the hills!

A Flock of Feathery Footraces: Turkey Trots Around Denver

By Tim WeighartNovember 26, 2025

There’s still time to register!

advertisement
Two people riding a sleigh pulled by a team of huskies with Good Times Adventures

Cold Comfort: Ten Things to Do in the Mountains if You Don’t Ski

By Abigail BlissNovember 24, 2025

From relaxing hot springs to exhilarating adventures, there’s no shortage of winter fun in Colorado.

Where to Go Ice Skating Around Denver This Year

By Shannon TuckerNovember 22, 2025

Lace up the skates, grab a hot cocoa and practice those pirouettes

sky and trees during a meteorshower

How to Catch the Leonid Meteor Shower in Colorado

By Kristen FioreNovember 15, 2025

Did you miss the Northern Lights? Tonight’s meteor shower is projected to be big and bright.

advertisement
Photos: Northern Lights Illuminate Colorado Skies Tuesday Night

Photos: Northern Lights Illuminate Colorado Skies Tuesday Night

By Kristen FioreNovember 12, 2025

And there might be another chance to see them tonight.

An image of a full moon

When You Can See the Beaver Moon in Denver Tonight

By Kristen FioreNovember 4, 2025

Get an even closer look at the supermoon at Civic Center STARGAZE on November 5.

The stone towers and kivas of Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park

Ten Archaeological Sites in Colorado

By Abigail BlissOctober 20, 2025

Hidden canyons across the state feature cliff dwellings, rock art and other ancient artifacts.

advertisement
A person looking at the sky

How to Catch the Orionids Meteor Shower in Colorado

By Kristen FioreOctober 18, 2025

There will be an opportunity to enjoy the spacey spectacle at its peak from the Centennial State very soon.

The Ten Best Pumpkin Patches Around Denver

The Ten Best Pumpkin Patches Around Denver

By Kristen FioreOctober 16, 2025

Pick your perfect pumpkin at these patches and events.

Sketches and prototype jacket models at The North Face innovation lab

Photos: Behind-the-Scenes at The North Face Innovation Lab in RiNo

By Abigail BlissOctober 7, 2025

The iconic outdoor brand offered an exclusive tour prior to launching its all-new Summit Series Advanced Mountain Kit.

advertisement
Yellow aspens and a large rocky peak seen from Kebler Pass

When and Where to See the Best Fall Leaves in Colorado

By Abigail BlissOctober 2, 2025

Colorado’s national parks will stay open, despite the government shutdown.

wildflowers and mountains

Ten Great Hikes Near Denver

By Emily FergusonAugust 31, 2025

The weather is beautiful and so is the scenery.

colorful wildflowers growing outside

Chaos Gardening – Wild Beauty or Just a Mess? A Sustainable Landscape Specialist Explains the Trend

By Deryn DavidsonAugust 23, 2025

Picture someone tossing random seeds into bare soil, watering once or twice, and ending up with a backyard jungle of blooms.

advertisement
a blue night sky

How to See the Rare “Black Moon” This Weekend

By Kristen FioreAugust 21, 2025

You’re going to want to go stargazing.

A shooting star streaks across the sky

Rainin’ Fire in the Sky: How to Catch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Colorado This Week

By Kristen FioreAugust 12, 2025

The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the best and most popular meteor showers of the year, and it’ll peak this week.

Paddleboards and a group of people along the shore at Wellington Lake

Ten Best Swimming Holes Near Denver

By Abigail BlissJuly 24, 2025

Colorado may be landlocked, but there are still places to take the plunge.

advertisement
Two people in a double inner tube.

Photos: Highlights of the 18th Tube to Work Day on Boulder Creek

By Toni TrescaJuly 11, 2025

On July 11, hundreds of tubers in business attire and themed costumes got “weird, wet, and wild” floating down the local creek.

  • 1
  • 2
  • …
  • 51
  • Next
Site Logo

View This Week's Print Issue

Where To Find Westword In Print

Editorial

  • News
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • Music
  • Things To Do
  • Newsletters

Marketing

  • Promotions & Free Stuff
  • Advertise with Us
  • Classifieds
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

More

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Westword Careers
  • Flipbook Archive
  • Shop Cover Art
  • Membership

Voice Media Group

  • Dallas Observer
  • New Times Broward-Palm Beach
  • Miami New Times
  • Phoenix New Times
  • V Digital Services
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy. View our accessibility policy and AI policy. Westword may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2025 Denver Westword, LLC. All rights reserved.
Do Not Sell or Share My Information