Evergreen ice skating

In the "Arts & Leisure" chapter of my Moon Denver guidebook I wrote about ice skating outdoors in Evergreen. This morning we had a chance to enjoy this as a family and now I have a few practical tips to share: Go early! We arrived about 8:30 a.m. and by the time we left at 11 a.m., the parking lot was full. Plus, even though it was only in the low 40s when we left, the conditions on the ice seem to be deteriorating by the day and as the day goes on. The good news is that in the afternoons they are offering half-price rentals and fees. Do call ahead because they only update the hours and ice condition the morning of each day. They do have snacks for sale, as well as souvenir t-shirts and sweatshirts. I did realize the lake is a wetland and attracts a variety of birds and birders. We too a nice walk around part of the lake and spotted a red-winged blackbird.