It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Four Mile Historic Park gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Cherry Creek, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Cherry Creek Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local 801 Chophouse or visit Molly Brown House Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Cherry Creek, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Cherry Creek, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Cherry Creek, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
An information technology company in Cherry Creek is at risk of being shut down by a judge because its two co-owners are reportedly deadlocked and bickering over whether or not one is engaged in a fraud scheme named for an alternative rock band of the 1990s.LucidPoint, at 44 Cook St., handles cloud consulting and computer hardware needs for business clients. It was formed in 2017 by Mike Fontaine of Denver and Kevin Seba of Littleton. Fontaine owns 51 percent of ...
An information technology company in Cherry Creek is at risk of being shut down by a judge because its two co-owners are reportedly deadlocked and bickering over whether or not one is engaged in a fraud scheme named for an alternative rock band of the 1990s.
LucidPoint, at 44 Cook St., handles cloud consulting and computer hardware needs for business clients. It was formed in 2017 by Mike Fontaine of Denver and Kevin Seba of Littleton. Fontaine owns 51 percent of LucidPoint’s stock and Seba holds 49 percent.
Fontaine and Seba first worked together at NetApp, the multinational hardware firm.
“Kevin and I quit our comfortable jobs at NetApp and LucidPoint began!” Fontaine once recalled of the Denver firm’s humble beginnings. “It now seems like an easy decision, but we had no outside investments, and we didn’t pay ourselves for the first year. All those late nights and weekends are starting to pay off as we continue to grow like gangbusters.”
Last month, Seba filed a lawsuit against LucidPoint and Fontaine that made a striking claim: The company, which is said to be successful enough to net its owners several hundred thousand dollars each year in dividends, must not be allowed to keep operating.
That is because Fontaine has been running an “oppressive, if not fraudulent” racket “to enrich himself using company assets while at the same time damaging the value of the company and the value of Mr. Seba’s shares,” according to that latter co-owner’s lawsuit.
Seba said that Fontaine calls his scheme Greater Than Ezra, a reference to the rock band Better Than Ezra. One fan theory for the band’s name is that its members wanted to be named Ezra but, upon learning of another band named Ezra, called it Better Than Ezra.
Fontaine denies the existence of the Greater Than Ezra scheme. Seba claims that Fontaine and an accountant plan to steadily increase Fontaine’s salary to $500,000 per year and then move LucidPoint’s assets to a new company — similar, but greater than, LucidPoint — leaving Seba with half of a worthless firm. Fontaine’s salary recently doubled to $275,000.
Fontaine, who acknowledges hiking his salary — he said $275,000 is still “below market for a company of LucidPoint’s size, revenues and profitability” — is countersuing Seba for extreme and outrageous conduct, among other claims, and also seeking a judge’s injunction.
Fontaine said that Seba is highly intelligent but lacks people skills, to the point that several employees under him vowed to quit if Seba didn’t. While Seba claims he was pushed out of the company, Fontaine said Seba agreed to leave, pointing to an August 2023 email.
“Mike, let me go. I’m tired of the fight. I would have left already but I’m trying desperately to not leave you in the lurch,” Seba wrote, according to a screenshot of their exchange.
One way or another, Seba left LucidPoint in fall 2023. But he did not turn over access to the company’s computer systems. That has caused problems, according to Fontaine.
The company president alleges that Seba illegally accessed LucidPoint’s payroll system to decrease Fontaine’s pay by 44 percent, and has been reading employees’ emails and eyeing their calendars. Which is how he knew that Fontaine would be meeting with seven Colorado CEOs — all prospective clients of LucidPoint — on Dec. 12. It was during that meeting that Seba had his lawsuit served on LucidPoint and Fontaine, according to the latter.
“Michael was having a meeting with several gentlemen and the receptionist knocked on the door and asked for him to come out to accept the court documents,” Steven Glenn, the process server Seba hired to deliver the lawsuit, later wrote in a court report.
“Michael got up from the table, came out of the conference room and when he got halfway to the receptionist desk, he said, ‘Oh I’m not taking that,’ and he turned around and headed back towards the conference room,” according to Glenn. “I announced in a loud voice that I was serving him … and that I was leaving a copy on the front counter.”
Fontaine is asking Judge Robert Lung to remove Seba, who owns 50 percent of voting shares, from LucidPoint due to his “fraudulent or dishonest conduct or gross abuse of authority.” He also wants an injunction barring Seba from accessing LucidPoint’s computer systems.
Seba, on the other hand, wants Lung to appoint a receiver who will wind down LucidPoint’s operations and sell off that company. A full-day hearing is scheduled for March 5.
Fontaine and attorneys for Seba did not answer requests for an interview. Seba is represented by Thomas Walsh of the Walsh Law Firm in Greenwood Village. Lawyers for Fontaine are Peter Gergely, Ryan Fletcher and Alana LeFebvre at Merchant & Gould in Denver.
Meanwhile, Better Than Ezra is on tour following the release of its ninth studio album, “Super Magick,” last year. The band does not have any upcoming shows in Colorado.
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AURORA | The Cherry Creek School District ceremonially broke ground Wednesday to expand the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, a move set to revolutionize career and technical education for high school students, officials said.“We’re thrilled that the community is supporting us in this way,” said Steve Day, Innovation Campus principal. “This expansion means we can provide even more students with the opportunity to connect their identities to real careers and change their lives.”Now in...
AURORA | The Cherry Creek School District ceremonially broke ground Wednesday to expand the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, a move set to revolutionize career and technical education for high school students, officials said.
“We’re thrilled that the community is supporting us in this way,” said Steve Day, Innovation Campus principal. “This expansion means we can provide even more students with the opportunity to connect their identities to real careers and change their lives.”
Now in its sixth year, the Innovation Campus is gearing up to serve 70% more students in grades 10-12, because of a $950 million bond measure approved by voters in November 2024. Day said the expansion will grow the school from 1,800 to 3,200 students with the addition of a new building on its campus.
The $100 million expansion to the campus is estimated to open in August 2026. It will introduce nine new in-demand career pathways, enhance hands-on learning opportunities and solidify the campus as a hub for student success.
The new additions will include programs in advanced electronics, aerospace engineering, creative industries (film, editing, sound, production), emergency medical technician (EMT), veterinary medicine, HVAC, welding, baking and pastries and an expansion of auto mechanics and manufacturing.
Currently, the Innovation Campus offers pathways in advanced manufacturing, business services, health and wellness, hospitality and tourism, infrastructure and engineering, IT and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), and transportation (automotive and aviation).
Day said the expanded campus will also feature a 500-person events center, enhancing the culinary and hospitality programs by providing students with real-world, hands-on learning experiences.
The decision to implement these programs was prompted by voter support, a deep dive into labor market data and student interests, Day said.
“We primarily looked at eighth-grade data because that’ll be the core group of students who are here when it opens,” Day said. “We also did extensive research on local, regional and national trends over five and ten-year periods to understand where the job market is headed.”
One standout addition Day noted is the EMT training program, which offers hands-on education in a field resistant to automation. Programs like these empower students to make informed decisions about their future careers while preparing them for immediate entry into the workforce, Day said.
Since its inception in 2019, the Innovation Campus has garnered national and international acclaim. HundrED, an organization dedicated to advancing education, named it one of the top 100 innovative programs globally and one of the top 10 in the U.S.
“It’s going to be students excited about possible careers that are going to turn into potentially great employees in our community,” Day said. “We’re so excited about what this means for our community.”
Graduates have already seen significant success. Day said that one construction program alumnus was named employee of the quarter at GH Phipps, while another launched an auto shop earning over $160,000 annually. On-time completion rates also increase with students in Career and Technical Education, like the Innovation Campus, Day said.
“This expansion will allow even more students to connect their passions to real careers and transform their lives,” said Superintendent Christopher Smith.
The Innovation Campus program allows students to spend a portion of their school day immersed in career-focused coursework and training, ranging from construction to automotive technology.
Current construction student Gavin Poland shared his enthusiasm for the hands-on learning opportunities.
“I think it’s really fun,” he said. “I’ve loved to do hands-on things ever since I was little.”
Gavin advises future students to “take advantage of the great opportunities,” and he’s excited his little brother will get to take the courses on the expanded campus when he’s old enough.
Smith and Day emphasized the importance of student input and safety when asked about programs like construction and welding.
“Our students had a voice in choosing these pathways,” Smith said. “Safety is always our top priority, especially in construction-focused programs.”
The school’s expansion represents more than just physical growth — it’s an investment in the future of Cherry Creek students.
“This is an opportunity for students to pursue college, careers or both,” Smith said. “It’s about providing choices and pathways to success.”
Day and Smith clarified that the new campus will continue to empower students, ensuring they graduate ready to thrive in higher education or enter the workforce with the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
“This is just another opportunity for students, whether they want to go to college or they would rather do a career,” Smith said. “This is a pathway. It’s a choice, and you can do both.”
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Compared to the Pacific Northwest or even the East Coast, Colorado is quite a dry place. While the state isn’t technically a desert, it is located in a semi-arid region where water is often sparse. However, there are plenty of bodies of water to be found near Denver, mostly thanks to the help of dams.From smaller lakes near the heart of town to scenic alpine destinations that offer plenty to see and do, Denver has access to lots of terrif...
Compared to the Pacific Northwest or even the East Coast, Colorado is quite a dry place. While the state isn’t technically a desert, it is located in a semi-arid region where water is often sparse. However, there are plenty of bodies of water to be found near Denver, mostly thanks to the help of dams.
From smaller lakes near the heart of town to scenic alpine destinations that offer plenty to see and do, Denver has access to lots of terrific water-based recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy.
A brief 30-minute drive (without traffic) is all it takes to access this reservoir, which is surprisingly scenic for being surrounded by so much urban sprawl. Designed in part to give Denverites quick and easy access to nature and relaxation right in their backyards, Cherry Creek Reservoir, and the surrounding state park provide a solid offering of activities to enjoy.
Park activities range from boating and fishing to camping, shooting, hiking, and wildlife viewing. For many locals, the reservoir is a godsend whether they frequently visit the included dog park or take the boat out on warm sunny weekends.
If you live in Denver, you might not recognize the names of these lakes but you’ve absolutely seen them. The Ferril and Duck Lakes are the stars of City Park, which sits just east of Downtown at the intersection of Colfax and Colorado. Countless pictures of the Denver skyline have been snapped from this park, which is chock full of picnic sites, historical monuments, and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
A true urban lake experience at this park isn’t complete without renting a pedal boat and taking in a bit of scenery and serenity in the middle of a city that’s growing more populated and noisy by the day.
Like Cherry Creek Reservoir, Bear Creek Lake is close to Denver and stacked with stellar opportunities to take in nature, relax, and have fun. While the actual body of water that is the centerpiece of Bear Creek Lake State Park is much smaller than the Cherry Creek Reservoir, the park is comparable in size, things to do, and natural offerings. Bear Creek is an excellent place to fish, camp, ride horses, and view wildlife without having to sit in a car all day.
Also located within Bear Creek State Park are the Soda Lakes, which most readers have probably seen while driving on C-470 near the Highway 285 exit. While the Big Soda Lake is open to non-motorized watercraft, the Little Soda Lake is home to a private water ski school that’s not affiliated with the surrounding park.
At 177 acres, Sloan’s Lake isn’t exactly a huge body of water, but it’s the biggest in Denver by far. Believe it or not, this lake is the product of a curious accident that occurred during the 1860s when farmer Thomas Sloan tapped into an underground aquifer in an attempt to water his crops and cattle and found much, much more water than he bargained for.
Sloan’s farm was flooded, and the area was eventually inundated with so much water that it became a lake. Accident or not, today’s local Denver residents, who flock to the lake to picnic, play sports, and boat, aren’t complaining.
This large body of water is surrounded by a vast State Park that was designed to help visitors relax and connect with nature. Chatfield Reservoir sits near where the Eastern Plains dramatically meet the foothills of the Front Range. All types of boating are permitted here, from jet skis to canoes, and the park offers solid fishing opportunities by the shore or on the water.
Chatfield State Park hosts an impressive four campsite areas with many spots able to accommodate RVs. But even if you’re not planning on a weekend camping trip or boat excursion, it’s a place that’s large and remote enough to view wildlife from while hiking alone down one of its many trails.
Depending on traffic, it takes about an hour and a half to get to Dillon Reservoir from Denver. While that much time in the car might be a steep cost of admission for some readers, you should know that Dillon Reservoir is a gorgeous body of water with a lot to offer, including camping, fishing, biking, boating, and wildlife viewing.
Yes, these activities are offered at lakes closer to Denver, but none of them feature the excellent mountain scenery that Dillon Reservoir does. And with great mountain towns like Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne surrounding the reservoir, visiting here makes for great day trips and weekend excursions alike no matter what season you visit.
This large, pristine mountain lake is less than a 45-minute drive from Denver and offers fun and memorable experiences for families. During the summer and fall, it’s a perfect place for hiking, boating, and taking in the changing of the leaves when the temperatures begin to drop in September. However, Evergreen Lake is best known and loved when the water freezes over.
Over the winter months, the lake is opened up as a massive, natural outdoor ice skating rink that also hosts ice hockey games. As you’d expect, this is a popular fishing spot as well over the spring, summer, and fall, but also for ice fishing when the lake freezes over.
If you’re so smitten by this place that you’d like to stay for the weekend, the town of Evergreen has plenty of charming places to post up for the night, and other solid establishments you’d expect from a Colorado mountain town like breweries and restaurants.
Just west of Denver sits Crown Hill Lake, which is surrounded by Crown Hill Park. While this quaint body of water doesn’t offer boating or swimming, it is an excellent place to view waterfowl like loons, shorebirds, hawks, and other wildlife.
It’s also a prime fishing spot if you don’t want to stray far from Denver or the surrounding suburbs. With more than ten miles of hiking trails to enjoy within the park, Crown Hill Lake is a welcome respite from city and suburban living.
At more than 1,000 acres of surface water, Standley Lake is Westminster’s largest body of water and the Denver metro area’s third-largest reservoir. The lake and surrounding park offer excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, like fishing, paddling, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
But if that hasn’t sold you on this lake, consider the fact that it’s so frequently visited by bald eagles that it has special webcams set up to monitor them. Standley Lake is far from the prettiest lake near Denver, but it’s a terrific spot to take in the wildlife and relax.
Barr Lake State Park has the unfortunate luck of being situated next to the junction of 1-76 and E-470, a massive confluence of interstates that grows louder and busier by the day. However, this doesn’t make this vibrant outdoor destination any less rewarding or its protection and designation as a natural space any less important.
Between a boardwalk that gives visitors direct access to the park’s waters and marsh areas to an archery range, fishing pier, campsite, and a nature center, Barr Lake is a solid option for Denver residents wanting a fun afternoon or weekend out in nature.
Fixtures on the eastbound drive on 1-70 into Denver, these suburban lakes are immersed in the urban sprawl located to the west of the city. Berkeley and Rocky Mountain Lakes are surrounded by parks with usual features like a dog run, tennis courts, and soccer fields.
Lake Rhoda is home to one of Colorado’s most interesting historical features: Lakeside Amusement Park. The theme park has operated from its location on the east side of the lake since 1908. It features rides and games that boast the same look and feel of amusements from around the turn of the century.
An hour northwest of Denver will transport you to a vast, deep reservoir surrounded by thick evergreen forests and tall peaks. Gross Reservoir is ideal for fishing from a non-motorized boat (they’re not allowed), camping beneath the stars, and rock climbing.
Serene and beautiful bodies of water like this one are one of the reasons so many people are moving to Denver, but luckily this one is big enough for most visitors to have spots all to themselves.
Another scenic reservoir located in the mountains about an hour from Denver, the Barker Meadow Reservoir sits just outside the fascinating mountain town of Nederland. While no boating of any sort is permitted, it’s known as a solid fishing spot that’s reliable for catching Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and even Tiger Muskie.
Paired with a visit to Nederland or the nearby city of Boulder, Barker Meadow Reservoir makes for a rewarding trip. Even if you don’t partake in the fishing, just strolling along the nature trail at Barker Meadow Reservoir is a wonderful experience.
Those are among the best lakes around the Denver Metropolitan Area. Have fun exploring the wet side of the dry front range.
Best time to travel to ColoradoGorgeous blossoming cherry trees can be viewed in Denver and Boulder every springBest time: late March–early AprilCherry blossoms in DenverColorado is not the first place that comes to mind when you think of blossoming cherry trees. The state is more known for its flowering crabapples, which can seem like cherries from a distance due to similarly pink flowers. However, there are a few spots in the ...
Best time to travel to Colorado
Gorgeous blossoming cherry trees can be viewed in Denver and Boulder every spring
Best time: late March–early April
Cherry blossoms in Denver
Colorado is not the first place that comes to mind when you think of blossoming cherry trees. The state is more known for its flowering crabapples, which can seem like cherries from a distance due to similarly pink flowers. However, there are a few spots in the mountainous state where it's possible also to see beautiful cherries dressed in pink and white.
Late March to early April is the peak time to view cherry blossoms in Denver. At this time, you can find hundreds of cherry trees in Denver and around the state displaying their glorious pink and white shades.
Denver’s cherry trees, originally planted after World War II, continue to thrive, filling the streets and paths with soft pink blossoms each spring. Wandering through these areas, like the Cherry Creek Neighborhood or Speer Boulevard, offers a peaceful way to enjoy the beauty of the season. Town Center Park at Green Valley Ranch, with over 200 cherry trees, is another excellent spot to experience this natural spectacle. For those looking for a broader selection of plants and trees, the Denver Botanic Gardens is always a great starting point.
The Cherry Creek Neighborhood in central Denver is one of the best places in Colorado to admire the annual cherry blossoms. Hundreds of trees planted in the late 1940s transformed the area into a pink-and-white paradise each year, with peak bloom occurring in late March or early April. This residential and shopping district is perfect for a leisurely spring walk, with the beautiful blossoms filling the streets.
For those seeking a different way to experience the cherry blossoms, the Cherry Creek Bike Path offers an exciting option. Stretching 22 miles across Denver, this path provides incredible views of the cherry trees and is considered one of the most scenic biking routes in the city. Whether walking or biking, Cherry Creek is a fantastic destination to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms.
The University of Colorado campus in Boulder is a beautiful location with an abundant collection of over 4,000 trees from more than 100 species. In April, the campus comes alive with the blooming of cherry and flowering crabapple trees, creating a vibrant spring display. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy a diverse range of trees, including Ginkgo, flowering dogwoods, redbuds, oaks, and aspens. The campus offers stunning views from the vibrant redbuds in spring and summer to the golden hues of oak and aspen trees in the fall, making it a year-round destination for nature lovers.
The Cherry Blossom Festival, or Sakura Matsuri, in Denver is a two-day celebration of Japanese culture held annually in late June at Sakura Square in downtown Denver. The festival features a vibrant mix of martial arts demonstrations, folk dance, taiko drumming, traditional Japanese food, and an art marketplace. Visitors can enjoy various performances, including Hawaiian slack-key guitar, Japanese sword etiquette, and karate sword demonstrations. The event is free to attend and also includes a marketplace selling Japanese-inspired jewelry, pottery, and apparel. Proceeds benefit the Sakura Foundation and the Buddhist Temple.
Grand Junction, Colorado, showcases its stunning cherry, peach, and apricot blossoms. As Colorado's fruit capital, the region offers a picturesque backdrop with its mountains. The fruit blossom season begins in April, starting with apricots, peaches, and cherries. Peach blossoms are soft pink, while both cherry and apricot blossoms are pure white. These trees typically bloom in mid-to-late April, continuing through the first week of May, depending on the winter snowfall and spring temperatures. The blend of pastel pink and white blooms creates a breathtaking scene, making Grand Junction a must-visit destination during spring.
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