Summer can be a slippery slide, but not in a fun way. The cure is simple and the remedy is free. It be healed by a strong dose of summer reading.

Kids with a creative bent have options to explore their muses over the summer, and a lot of artistic expression can be packed into three months.

With spring around the corner and the promise of nicer days, now is the time to start planning for fun family day trips in Boulder and Northern Colorado. Check out our list of day trips around Northern Colorado that are perfect for the whole family. Fun required.

As summer draws near, these outdoor activities are sure bets to keep your kids active while taking advantage of the Colorado sunshine.

At its heart, Gold Hill’s Colorado Mountain Ranch Camp is a community resource. The camp boasts a rich history, including devastation in the wake of the 2010 Fourmile Canyon Fire and surviving the COVID pandemic. Now, with support from both the local community and federal grant funding, they continue to provide a supportive environment where kids can learn about themselves and the world around them while having fun and making friends.