Mountain Area Summer Guide

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Family Activity Backpacks!

     Discover our Family Activity Backpacks that visitors can check out at select parks for their journey along the trail. Libraries across the state are offering two "Check Out State Parks" passes, each for distribution with an activity backpack containing binoculars, brochures and other educational materials to library patrons. These packs help turn an ordinary hike into a learning adventure in nature! The interactive packs will include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering birds, insects, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Families can use the contents of the pack to let their imaginations soar or they can use some of the suggested activities for more structured exploration. The packs can help explorers of any age discover how fun the journey can be as they delve in for a closer look of the great outdoors. Activity packs may be checked-out at the park visitor centers or office for day use and returned before heading home or back to the campsite. (less) ... Read more

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  Copper Mountain Resort

  Copper Mountain

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  Copper's summer activities let you enjoy the mountains with something for the entire family. Race on Summit County's only go-kart track, conquer the climbing wall or channel your inner ninja skills inside the Woodward WreckTangle. Summer Activity Passes include (1) Rocky Mountain Coaster ride, (1) bungee jump, (1) go-kart session, (1) ride on the zipline, (1) pass through the Woodward WreckTangle and unlimited access to West Lake activities, scenic chairlift rides and mountain bike hauls, and the climbing wall.

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  DigiPen Academy

  Bothell

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  Our summer programs offer students aged 7-18 the opportunity to discover where their skills are today and go wherever their imaginations can take them!

     Students learn, create and collaborate with interactive projects whether your child chooses video gaming, art and animation, sound design or art fundamentals. Our small class sizes, live-online instruction and fantastic teachers will ensure your student's engagement, success and fun this summer!

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  Elitch Gardens Theme Park

  Denver

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  Located in the heart of Denver and celebrating 130 years of fun. Elitch Gardens is Colorado's only world-class combination theme and water park. From thrilling roller coasters to pint-sized adventures, a splashin' water park and tons of special events, like Fright Fest in the fall, there's thrills for all.

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  Pirates Cove

  Englewood

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  Ahoy ye mateys? We would like to welcome you to a swashbuckling good time at Pirates Cove. Come cool off and play in our lagoon with a large interactive play structure, the Bay, a 25 meter pool with diving board and drop slide, 3 slides from a 35' tower and float around our lazy river. A concession stand his here to curb any appetite or sweet tooth. Before leaving you can get a pirate souvenir or temporary tattoo. (less) ... Read more

  Season & Family Pass SALE!

  Purchase a Season or Family Pass before May 1st and Save 10% Pricing and restrictions can be found at www.piratescovecolorado.com

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  RaftColorado.net

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  RaftColorado.net is Colorado's online guide for whitewater rafting. Check out dozens of special offers updated daily for family whitewater rafting adventure.

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  Rocky Mountain Nature Association

  Estes Park

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  Serving Rocky Mountain National Park and other public lands partners since 1931

     The Rocky Mountain Nature Association provides custom and regularly scheduled educational adventures and tours for folks visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. Topics that we provide classes on include: backpacking, hiking, birding, photography, wildflowers, wildlife, geology, history, astronomy, and more! With advanced notice, any class can be customized for a family or group. You can also visit our website at www.rmna.org and click on the seminars/calendar tab to register or read more about what we offer.

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  Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

  Canon City

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  Colorado's Natural Wonder

     With the completion of the brand new 14,000 sq. foot Visitor Center sitting on the very edge of the Royal Gorge, once again the park is open on a daily basis. In keeping with a national park look, the new facility's deck overhang gives spectacular views of the gorge and the Bridge. A large gift shop and restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating for 200, complete with large fireplace, face the Royal Gorge. The Royal Rush Skycoaster is the only ride not affected by the fire (extra pay feature - weather permitting and seasonal operation). The Plaza Theater and Historical Expo will be re-opened in the spring of 2015. In addition, the much-loved Water Clock and a new large children's play area with a carousel will be added to the park. Installation of a new gig-back aerial gondola, and a new zip line, a twin-racing Zip Rider (extra pay feature - weather permitting and seasonal operation) taking guests 2,300 feet across the Royal Gorge, will begin in October with completion slated for January. Look for the new Bridge View BBQ and patio area on the Southside of the park to be finished by Spring 2015. The historic undertaking of rebuilding the park after the Royal Gorge Fire 2013 has taken a little over a year and the park will continue to keep adding attractions and features for a Grand Opening in the Spring of 2015. Our Bighorn Mountain Top Lodge was not directly affected by the fire but we are currently utilizing this space internally. This facility will be available for rentals in 2015. Check out the website www.royalgorgebridge.com or facebook.com/royalgorgebridge for updates. (less) ... Read more

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  The Splash at Fossil Trace

  Golden

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  Are your kids getting bored of the neighborhood pool? Bring them to Splash! Splash is an aquatic facility with 5 different waterslides, a 500 gallon dumping bucket, a sand play area, a spray pad, and a lap pool with a diving board.

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Family Activity Backpacks!

     Discover our Family Activity Backpacks that visitors can check out at select parks for their journey along the trail. Libraries across the state are offering two "Check Out State Parks" passes, each for distribution with an activity backpack containing binoculars, brochures and other educational materials to library patrons. These packs help turn an ordinary hike into a learning adventure in nature! The interactive packs will include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering birds, insects, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Families can use the contents of the pack to let their imaginations soar or they can use some of the suggested activities for more structured exploration. The packs can help explorers of any age discover how fun the journey can be as they delve in for a closer look of the great outdoors. Activity packs may be checked-out at the park visitor centers or office for day use and returned before heading home or back to the campsite. (less) ... Read more