Scenic Drive in Boulder

Flagstaff Road, Boulder Colorado

Do you often wonder how the heck do I get up the mountain by those houses or just want a nice drive into the Rockies?

Will here is a simple drive right in our own backyard.

Just past Chautauqua park, this little drive had me quite amazed with all the spectacular views of Boulder and its Flatirons.

Taking Highway 36W into Boulder, simply take a left on Baseline Road and follow it all the way up the mountains.

There are numerous stops along the road to have a picnic or to just take in those amazing views just a mile or so up the hill.

If you are really feeling adventurous, keep going up the mountain, there's the famous Flagstaff House, an acclaimed restaurant also with great views of Boulder.

I was feeling quite the curious George and decided to keep driving, about 30 minutes in I found another scenic area that had some amazing views of Longs Peak.

This was a great afternoon trip for the nature lover and adventurer.

Please mind the bicyclist and the twisty roads; these roads don't leave much room for error and its a long way down. Take your time and enjoy the sights.

River tubing in Lyons, Colorado

Amazing! My brother has been telling me for years about this spot up in the mountains and we finally went. First the park area is amazing; there's an open field for Fido to play in, a baseball field, playground, couple of bbq pits, bathrooms, volleyball court, picnic areas, and rv parking. And to top all that off the river runs all the way around the park for a good half mile. People were dropping in their inner tubes and riding the river to the other side of the park and then walking across the park to do it again. If you don't want to tube then there's a little swimming area and a deep enough place to jump off the rocks. The only downside is it is June and the water is still cold; my brother said he came in August and the water was a lot warmer. I plan on making this trip again it was a lot of fun. How to get there: Take I-36 west (go thru Boulder) to I-60W, in Lyons the road will fork (right fork to Estes Park) go left, just after the light there will be a dirt road on the right, take the right and you're there. Parking is 5 dollars or you can try to find a spot on the street and walk. Best tube drop in point is to the right after the baseball fields. Have fun! And remember don't stand in the river; swim to the sides.