• Summit County Winter Family Activities
    Favorites,  Travel

    Summit County Series: 6 of the Best Family-Friendly Winter Activities!

    When you talk about “going to the mountains” in Summit County Colorado, you automatically assume it is for skiing, but what about people that don’t ski? Or, what about those with small children that want to play indoors or have a day off between skiing? What is there to do?? To help you on your next trip to the mountains, we have partnered with Kate Marrone, a local family-friendly activities expert, to share some of the best non-skiing winter options in Summit County. This Summit County Series is brought to you by Kate Marrone, real estate broker on The Barr Team at RE/MAX in Summit County. Visit their website here!…

  • Neighborhood Parks,  Parks

    Hidden Gem in Lyons!

    Just into the Colorado foothills in the small town of Lyons, you will find a true hidden gem of a park! LaVern M. Johnson park was not just a playground, it was a DESTINATION so plan to stay there for at least a few hours and invite friends along! Address: 600 Park Dr, Lyons, CO 80540 Unique Features: Where do I begin?? There is so much to this park that kids of all ages will enjoy! What struck me first was the whimsical feel to the play house and other play structures. It brings out so much imagination with who built the house and there is so much included outside…