Staycation adventures for Spring Break Day in Denver Geocaching or scavenger hunts

GEOCACHING CAN LEAD YOU to amazing locations, oftentimes in local places you may not know existed. Participants use free cell phone apps or GPS devices to locate containers called “geocaches” or “caches” at locations marked by longitude/ latitude coordinates. These hidden caches can range from tiny canisters to large plastic containers and are often concealed in logs, rocks, birdhouses etc. Create a free account at Geocaching® to see what’s available near you. Using the app and any clues provided, seek and find the cache, sign/date the logbook and exchange a trinket if you desire, then place the cache back exactly where you found it.

Another option where GPS units are provided is an “Egg-Stra Special GPS Hunt” on April 1 from the City of Loveland Recreation. Sign up at www. lovgov.org/services/parks-recreation.

For simpler non-tech adventures, search online for free printable scavenger hunt clues to hide around your home or yard. Both options develop critical thinking skills and offer adventure, exploration and discovery.

Explore a new park

MIX UP YOUR PLAYGROUND routine this spring by visiting a new or different park. With so many options, you could try a new park each day.

Fort Collins—Traverse Park at 775 Greenfields Drive in the Trail Head neighborhood near Vine Drive and Interstate 25, was completed in 2022. Amenities include multiuse turf fields, a playground, sidewalks/trails, and a dirt pump track for bikes. View all Fort

THERE ARE SO MANY family-friendly activities to do in Denver! You could visit well-known places like the Denver Zoo, Denver Aquarium, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, or the Children’s Museum. These and many more amazing places can be found on a comprehensive list at www.denver.org/things-to-do/family-friendly/kidfriendly-denver and we’ve highlighted a few you may not have experienced before:

• Meow Wolf Denver: Jump into this immersive, mindbending art experience that inspires creativity, exploration and imagination

• Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum: Get up close with giant bombers, fighter jets, antique planes and riveting space-oriented displays iFLY Denver indoor skydiving: Experience the sensation of flying in state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnels

Collins parks and search by amenities at www.fcgov.com/parks.

Loveland—A fairly new addition to Loveland park system is the Viestenz Smith Mountain Park Exploration Zone at 1211 W. Highway 34. Located four miles west of the Dam Store and entrance to Big Thompson Canyon, it offers all ages and abilities a place to relax, enjoy, and explore the natural environment. Learn more at www.lovgov.org/services/parksrecreation/parks-facilities

Greeley—The Greeley West Park playground at 2300 42nd Avenue was recently refreshed for a highquality, more inclusive experience. Improvements include new larger play equipment and adding accessible play features for various abilities. To learn about all Greeley parks, visit greeleygov.com/activities/parks.