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Kids raise the difficulty level of every outing, so these guides are tested on real ones: trails short enough to finish, restaurants that don't flinch at crayons, and what to do when it rains.

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Hiking

Hike Boulder: Best Summer Trails for Adventurous Kids

School’s out for summer! Local parents can pat themselves on the back for having survived another year of bag lunches and homework headaches. Summer brings a mo...

Alli Fronzaglia · May 31, 2016 · 4 min read
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Family

Hiking with Kids: Stories in the Snow

Winter is here! This is great news for our littlest hikers, because that fresh blanket of snow covering the trails has a tale to tell. While some of our local w...

Alli Fronzaglia · Dec 22, 2014 · 5 min read
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About Your Boulder

Hiking with Kids in Boulder and Beyond: A Guide to Whine-Free Trail Days

Did your last family hike contain more moans and groans than oohs and ahhs? It’s OK, parents – we’ve all been there. You’re envisioning an idyllic afternoon of...

Alli Fronzaglia · Sep 18, 2014 · 5 min read
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Lifestyle

Best Summer Camps in Boulder: Where to Send The Kids for Summer

Summer in Boulder is a time for fun, sun, play, and long hours of leisure. And since Boulder has been named Smartest City more than once, these joyful warm weat...

Jennifer Zukowski · Jun 13, 2019 · 6 min read
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Family

School’s Out! Boulder Hikes for Kids of All Ages

Spring moves quickly in Boulder. One day it’s snowing, the next day the wildflowers are popping up, and then suddenly it’s summer. In a mere 3 weeks, Boulder ar...

Alli Fronzaglia · May 08, 2017 · 5 min read
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Family

5 Water Spots In & Around Boulder to Hit with Your Kids Before Summer Ends

The dog days of summer are slipping away but there’s still enough time to wedge in some more waterlogging in between BBQs, last minute camping escapes, and back...

Melani Dizon · Aug 13, 2014 · 3 min read
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Family

Warm Family Activities for Cold Boulder Days

Winters in Boulder are mild, thank goodness, but every once in a while, there comes a day or two that defy the norm. The temperatures drop down below freezing a...

Tara Calihman · Jan 14, 2014 · 3 min read
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Family

5 Cool Summer Activities for Kids in Boulder

With a little more than a month left of summer here in Boulder, there’s not really a good excuse (okay, maybe the heat) why you shouldn’t be getting out to do f...

Tara Calihman · Jul 16, 2013 · 2 min read
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About Your Boulder

Boulder Montessori Schools: A Guide for Families

If a Montessori school is in your education plans for your kids, you certainly don’t have to worry. Boulder — for being as condensed a city as it is — has plent...

Erika Napoletano · Mar 18, 2013 · 2 min read

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