Denver offers so many exciting activities that, while attempting to arrange a trip, your mind could start to spin.

Though generally on our route to another location, Denver is a place we have visited a few times. We thus never adequately investigated it until recently.

Amanda, our editor, spent more than two years calling Denver home and is familiar with the area. Like quite nicely. We thus asked for some advice while we were deciding whether to spend a few days on a road trip in Denver, and she responded with ten pages of ideas. TEN PAGES!

Denver's Outdoor Adventures

Situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains, it should come as no surprise that there are practically unlimited outdoor activities in and around Denver.

We’re presenting some of the greatest things to do outside in the “mile high city”, from heart-thumping experiences to low-key ways to enjoy some time outdoors.

1. Practice Yoga On The Rocks

• If you want to get your downward dog on, you’ll have no shortage of venues to select from in crunchy Denver. On the other hand, if you wish to practice yoga with a twist—both physically and metaphorically—you could be interested in leaving town for an early session.

• Yoga on the Rocks is a historic Denver tradition, and after hearing about it for years, this was at the top of my “to do” list in Denver.

• While it looks quite a bit different recently — participants are separated at least 6 feet apart, prior tickets are necessary, and masks must be worn the length of the session — it was still a very fantastic experience. Plus, it was reassuring to know they’re doing everything they can to keep people safe.

2. Catch A Performance At Red Rocks Amphitheater

• Speaking of this wonderful venue… If you ever get the chance to see a musician you enjoy play at Red Rocks, DO IT. Make a journey out of it. It is an event you will love, and quite honestly, it will spoil most other concerts for you.

• Back in 2011, Ben and I arranged a vacation to Denver to watch our favorite band play at Red Rocks and to this date it is still our favorite concert ever.

• There are areas for tailgating and merchants onsite offering anything from Coors to local artisan brews. Oh, and food too. Because that’s vital.

• There is something fairly remarkable about the venue - rock formations rising from the bottom to provide the sense of a small room and practically perfect acoustics.

• It is really spectacular witnessing the venue transition from being drenched in midday sunshine to cast in a crimson glow at dusk to being an undulating flow of people grooving to their favorite performer beneath the stars. Like we just stated, if you have the chance, schedule a show here. You won’t regret it.

3. See An Outdoor Movie In The Summers

• Since we’re still on the topic of Red Rocks, another great event series they provide in the summer is Film on the Rocks. It’s exactly what it sounds like: movies in an amazing outdoor venue… and you can bring your own snacks. Sounds like the ideal date night to me!

• But Red Rocks isn’t the only spot to see an outdoor film during the summers in Denver. Below is a list of other places where you may enjoy a movie beneath the stars. (Some are even free!)

• There are also lots of additional outdoor movie showings all summer long in venues in the ‘burbs around Denver, so check out Denver’s official website for more information.

4. Float Down The River In Golden

• If you’re visiting Denver in the summertime and are seeking for a cool way to escape the heat, keep reading…

• Just 30 minutes from downtown, the village of Golden is a terrific spot to spend a day. Straddling Clear Creek, the water is one of the major draws to the town when the weather warms up.

• There are portions of rapids, so this isn’t a dull float!

• Good to know: Water levels vary throughout the season, with the greatest levels in the early summer months, making the river run rapidly. Alternatively, if you’re visiting in late summer, the water levels tend to be rather low and the river is considerably slower-flowing.