Denver has long been a launching off point for outdoor adventures, but did you know there are 15 national parks near Denver?

With around 20,000 acres of parkland, from an urban ski terrain facility to amenity-rich dog parks to neighborhood green spaces with a rugged mountain backdrop, Denver makes it easy to access the ...

In fact, the Denver Mountain Parks system, created in 1912, includes 47 unusual properties totaling 14,000 acres. Because of their location outside the city, however, the parks have been underfunded.

Another big draw is the expansive amphitheater, which has hosted such headliners as the Beatles, Tom Petty and John Denver. You'll soon find (and hear) that the theater – geologically formed by ...