The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In Denver Who Loves The Outdoors

You never know what to expect, but you can guarantee that it'll be spectacular!

Discover all the goodness that the park, amphitheatre, museum, and nearby town of Morrison have to offer.

Denver boasts roughly 85 miles of bikable trails and 80 Denver B-Cycle stations conveniently located throughout the city, so you can rent and ride even if you don't own.

Confluence Kayaks is located in downtown Denver's historic Platte River Valley and can accommodate anything your little river rat heart desires, including kayaks, SUPs, tubes, and more!

Check out outfitters that offer guided rafting trips along Clear Creek and the Arkansas and Colorado Rivers.

Options include, Chatfield Reservoir, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Bear Creek Lake Park, Grand Lake, Aurora Reservoir, the Horsetooth Reservoir, and more. (The state of Colorado boasts about two dozen rivers and 2,000 lakes and reservoirs!)

Many of the closest waterfalls near Denver are nestled in Rocky Mountain National Park (such as Ouzel Falls seen here), but there are also falls in Colorado Spring, Staunton State Park, and beyond.

Whether you choose to wander the wilds on foot or by car, there is always something new and exciting around every turn.

There are many scenic drives outside the Mile High City, including the Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway near Golden, the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic and Historic Byway near Greeley, the Collegiate Peaks Scenic and Historic Byway near Salida, Independence Pass near Leadville, Trail Ridge Road in RMNP, Cache La Poudre/North Park Scenic And Historic Byway near Fort Collins, Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway near Grant, and the Peak To Peak Scenic and Historic Byway near Boulder (pictured here). More Info

Check out Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights, Adventure Balloon Sports, Boulder Hot Air Balloons, Rocky Mountain Hot Air, and Colorado Hot Air Balloon Rides for more info.

The refuge boasts more than 15,000 acres with over 330 species of wildlife.

This is the world's largest carnivore sanctuary with over 430 rescued animals on 720 acres.

See lions, tigers, bears, and more!

Find quiet moments of serenity and solitude and reflect on just how awe-inspiring our Mile High summers can be.