🌿 Cherry Creek Regional Trail (Denver-Franktown)

A 40-mile paved path that starts in Downtown Denver and winds through scenic parks, Cherry Creek Reservoir, and charming suburban areas. Ideal for a casual stroll, bike ride, or long-distance trek.

📍 Trail Access: Confluence Park, Denver

🥾 Distance: Up to 40 miles

🎟 Cost: Free

🏰 Mount Falcon Park (Morrison)

Historic castle ruins, red rock views, and multiple trail options make this one of the most rewarding hikes just outside Denver. Great for beginners and experienced hikers alike!

📍 Trailhead: Morrison, CO

🥾 Distance: Varies, most under 3 miles

🎟 Cost: Free

⛰️ Chautauqua Park (Boulder)

The Flatirons define Boulder’s skyline, and there’s no better way to explore them than at Chautauqua Park. Take a short scenic loop or a longer trek up the Flatirons or Mesa Trail.

📍 Trailhead: Chautauqua Park, Boulder

🥾 Distance: 1–6.9 miles

🎟 Cost: Free

🌵 Castlewood Canyon State Park (Franktown)

A desert prairie landscape with canyon views, historic ruins, and wildlife spotting—just a 45-minute drive from Denver. Be on the lookout for rattlesnakes in warmer months!

📍 Trailhead: Castlewood Canyon State Park

🥾 Distance: 2 miles+ (loop options available)

🎟 Cost: Day-use fee required

🏜️ Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs)

One of the most iconic natural landmarks in Colorado, with stunning red rock formations, short hiking loops, and jaw-dropping views. Perfect for a family-friendly adventure.

📍 Trailhead: Colorado Springs

🥾 Distance: Varies, mostly short loops

🎟 Cost: Free

🏕️ Mills Lake (Estes Park – RMNP)

A 5.3-mile out-and-back trail in Rocky Mountain National Park with stunning alpine lake views and waterfalls. Yes, you’ll need to pay an entry fee—but it’s 100% worth it.

📍 Trailhead: Glacier Gorge, RMNP

🥾 Distance: 5.3 miles

🎟 Cost: RMNP entry fee required

🎟️ Today, March 10

🌥️ Partly Cloudy | High: 75°F | Low: 38°F | Wind: WSW 11 mph | 0% chance of rain

🆓  Free Events

🧶 Crochet & Chat | 🕕 6:00 - 7:00 PM | 📍 Anythink Wright Farms

🧑‍🌾 Planning Your Garden | 🕕 6:00 - 8:00 PM | 💲Pay What You Can | 📍 Posner Center Commons

 💰 Ticketed Events

💃 Intuitive Belly Dance | 🕕 6:00 - 7:00 PM | 💲$23.18 | 📍 Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

🎨 Taylor Swift Paint & Listen | 🕕 6:00 - 9:00 PM | 💲$39.19 | 📍 New Image Brewing

🍄 Power Up! Paint & Sip | 🕡 6:30 - 8:00 PM | 💲$34.92 | 📍 Painting With a Twist

🎶 Domi Edson Trio | 🕖 7:00 - 8:30 PM | 💲$15-$20 | 📍 Dazzle at The Arts Complex

🎤 Goody Grace | 🕖 7:00 PM | 💲Varies | 📍 Larimer Lounge

🎵 Lime Cordiale - Enough of the Sweet Talk Tour | 🕗 8:00 PM | 💲$27.50+ | 📍 Gothic Theatre

🎶 Tuesday, March 11

☀️ Mostly Sunny | High: 70°F | Low: 38°F | Wind: SSW 11 mph | 0% chance of rain

🎉 Free Events

🍪 Corpses and Cookies Book Club | 🕙 10:00 - 11:30 AM | 📍 Anythink Wright Farms

💰 Ticketed Events

🍺 Colorado Beer & Brewing History | 🕠 5:30 - 7:30 PM | 💲$20 | 📍 4 Noses Brewing Co.

☘️ Luck of the Icing Cookie Class | 🕕 6:00 - 7:45 PM | 💲$53.75+ | 📍 The Arvada Community Room

💃 RuPaul: House of Hidden Meanings | 🕕 6:00 PM | 💲$59+ | 📍 The Fillmore Auditorium

🎤 One Night of Queen | 🕢 7:30 PM | 💲Varies | 📍 Paramount Theatre

🎶 Confidence Man (With Veggi) | 🕗 8:00 PM | 💲Varies | 📍 Meow Wolf Denver

🎵 DWLLRS Cameraman Tour (With Doan) | 🕗 8:00 PM | 💲$8+ | 📍 Globe Hall

Answer: 1960 

Ever wondered how the Denver Broncos got their name? 🏈🐎 It came from a statewide contest before the team’s first season. Lakewood’s Ward M. Vining submitted “Broncos” for its strong, Western spirit, and original owner Bob Howsam chose it from eight finalists.

That’s it for today! See you on the trails! 🥾🏔️

—The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team

Did you get it right? Stay tuned for more Denver trivia next week! 😉