Golden

On Sunday I went up to Golden, CO, which is just west of Denver. There are billboards all over Denver claiming that Golden is a "two hour vacation," but of course you'd want to spend more than 2 hours there.

The river, or creek, or rapids that run through the town were bustling with people trying to stay afloat on whatever they could find; inflatable tubes were popular, there were a few kayaks and even a guy on an inflatable mattress.

After a quick hike around the river, you'll notice many people parasailing from the nearby mountains and a giant 'M' on one mountainside, which stands for the Colorado School of Mines.

You can also stop by the side of the river to watch people get eaten by the rapids on their way down.

Golden also boasts an amazing farmers' market on Saturdays, so we're looking to go back for that, soon!