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Just above historic downtown Idaho Springs, Virginia Canyon Mountain Park (VCMP) is transforming a landscape shaped by mining into one of Colorado’s most exciting places to hike, trail run, and mountain bike. The Trek Trails at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park have been years in the making, created through a partnership between the City of Idaho Springs, COMBA, trail builders, community partners, and supporters including the Trek Foundation and Mighty ARGO. Today, nearly 14 mile

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or looking for an easy day trip from Denver, Idaho Springs is packed with family-friendly adventures that inspire curiosity, spark imagination, and create memories you'll talk about long after the drive home. Here, kids can pan for gold, ride to the top of a mountain, explore Colorado's mining history, splash in geothermal pools, and enjoy plenty of fresh mountain air all within a walkable historic town.

Looking for an easy mountain getaway without committing to a full weekend? Idaho Springs is the perfect day trip. Just 30 miles west of Denver, this historic mountain town offers a little bit of everything. Colorado history, outdoor adventure, scenic views, locally owned restaurants and shops, relaxing hot springs, and one of the state's newest mountain experiences, all within walking distance of downtown.

Every business in Idaho Springs tells a story. Behind every cup of coffee, every gift, every meal shared around a table, and every locally crafted product is someone who chose to invest in this community. These are families raising children here. Neighbors volunteering at local events. Business owners sponsoring youth sports, donating to fundraisers, serving on nonprofit boards, and saying "yes" whenever someone needs a helping hand. They're not just businesses. They're our c

Some places do one thing really well. Idaho Springs? It does just about everything well! When the Drew Crew rolls into a new destination, we're chasing four things: RIDE. EAT. PLAY. STAY. If a town can nail all four, it's worth talking about. Idaho Springs absolutely delivered and quickly became one of our favorite adventures yet. RIDE Let's get straight to it—Virginia Canyon Mountain Park is legit. This isn't your average pedal-around-the-woods trail system. If you're an in

Whether it's for another ride to the top, a Friday night concert, a mountain bike adventure, or simply to watch the sunset over the Continental Divide, people have been asking for an easier way to experience the Mighty ARGO again and again. Now, there is. The Mighty ARGO has officially launched its 2026 Season Pass Program, giving guests more flexibility than ever to enjoy everything this one-of-a-kind mountain destination has to offer. Adventure Your Way The new season pass

There’s a new energy moving through Idaho Springs and if you haven’t visited in a while, you may be surprised by just how much is happening. While our roots run deep in Colorado’s Gold Rush history, Idaho Springs continues to evolve in ways that honor the past while creating new reasons to explore, gather, and stay a little longer. From expanded outdoor recreation to community events and new business activity, this mountain town is entering an exciting new chapter. Miner Stre

Your Invitation to Be Part of the Story There’s something special about Idaho Springs that you can’t always capture in a brochure or a social post. It’s in the way Miner Street feels at golden hour, the sound of live music echoing between the mountains, the warmth of a shop owner greeting you by name, and the quiet magic of a spontaneous stop along Clear Creek. That sense of connection to place, to people, and to experiences is exactly why we created the Idaho Springs Insider

Winter in Idaho Springs has a quieter rhythm. Snow softens the edges, the air sharpens, and the trails invite a slower kind of exploration. While Virginia Canyon Mountain Park’s lower trail system is closed to hikers until April 1, there are still plenty of incredible winter hikes nearby that offer views, history, and that unmistakable Front Range magic.

There are years that rush past us in a blur, and then there are years that ask something of us . 2025 was the latter. It was a year of movement and momentum, of questions and clarity, of listening closely while still moving forward. A year where Idaho Springs continued to grow, adapt, and deepen into who we are becoming...together. This is a reflection on where we’ve been, what we built, and what we learned along the way. Strengthening the Foundation This year marked an impor