Cool Off in Colorado This Summer
While sweltering temperatures plague towns nationwide, Colorado’s mild climate and refreshing activities offer relief from late summer’s heat and humidity. Below is a sampling of how visitors can chill out around the state.
- Low Temperatures in High Places. Leadville’s summertime temperatures range from 70s in the afternoons to 40s at night. Turquoise Lake and Twin Lakes invite visitors to take a dip or rent a canoe or kayak. www.VisitLeadvilleCO.com
- H20 @ 8,150 ft. At just $139 per night, Vail Cascade Resort invites guests to watch movies in the pool on Friday or Saturday nights, participate in boat races, practice stand-up paddle boarding and more. www.VailCascade.com/packages/h20-8150ft
- River-Runner. The Cache la Poudre River near Fort Collins is whitewater paradise for cruising and lurching down the river in a canoe, raft or kayak in Class I to Class V rapids. www.VisitFtCollins.com/outdoor-recreation/whitewater-rafting
- Beneath the Surface. Escape to cool underground temperatures at Cave of the Winds in Colorado Springs and choose from the Discovery Tour or the Lantern Tour. http://CaveOfTheWinds.com/
- Nighttime Photo Tour. Beat the daytime heat and cool off on an evening walking tour of some of Denver’s best locations for nighttime photography. www.ClickPhotoTours.com
- Sunset Sails. Cruise Blue Mesa Reservoir while soaking in refreshing breezes, stopping for a swim in a quiet cove and assisting with sailing. www.SailWesternColorado.com
- Zippy Adventure. Float through crisp mountain air on an all-day zipline course in Durango. Soar above treetops for refreshing excitement on the longest zipline course in the world. http://SoaringColorado.com/
- Chill Out at the Boulder Reservoir. Cool down through a variety of summertime activities including windsurfing, sailing, swimming, kayaking or kite-surfing. www.BoulderColoradoUSA.com/
- Feel the Rush. North America’s highest roller coaster recently opened at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs and is giving brave riders a breezy adrenaline rush. http://GlenwoodCaverns.com/cliffhanger-roller-coaster.html
- Whitewater Suds. Raft the pristine Arkansas River on a whitewater excursion for a half-day at $40.46 for adults and $29.97 for children, or all day for $61.46 for adults and $52.46 for children.www.NoahsArk.com/site/p/colorado_springs_special_deals.html
- Above It All. Ascend sky-high in a hot air balloon to take in dawn’s gentle wind and birds-eye views of the Rocky Mountains while floating through cool breezes. www.GrandAdventureBalloon.com/home.html
- Jump for Joy. The Black Hole in Two Buttes Reservoir in Southeast Colorado invites visitors to enjoy a refreshing dip, afternoon of fishing and cliff jumping. www.SEColoradoHeritage.com/
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