Northglenn, CO Indoor Activities

Pilates of Cherry Creek offers a fully equipped studio for fitness seekers looking to firm up and shed pounds in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Opened in 2001, Pilates of Cherry Creek uses the tried-and-true Pilates method to strengthen cores and increase dexterity much more effectively than untangling the tedious knots of a Sega Master System’s controllers. During the 55-minute one-on-one lesson, students will receive attentive instruction to help overcome weaknesses and reinforce strengths. The Sunday mat class provides a supportive group environment where participants can obtain a challenging yet accessible workout that’s much more fun than attending boot-camp sessions with Fristensky, the circus strongman. Additionally, an experienced staff of flexible body benders guides students toward the elusive realm of tip-top form.

Children run in trails marked by prehistoric footprints, and fingers run across fossils during each visit to Dinosaur Ridge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of ancient artifacts. Around every corner of the outdoor museum—which rests on land designated as a national natural landmark—bones and impressions protrude from their earthy abodes as evidence of the area's once larger-than-life inhabitants. Paleontologists of all ages can examine curious tracks on surrounding hiking paths, such as Triceratops Trail, or hop on a guided bus tour to examine fossil sites and valleys where brontosauruses used to question the meaning of life.

Lurking inside the visitor center is the Trek Through Time exhibit, where interactive children's games, replica fossils, and massive murals join forces to lead explorers into different prehistoric eras. In addition to its day-to-day operations, Dinosaur Ridge also plays host to various events during the year, including Boy Scout days, birthday parties, and lectures that explain how T. rex stayed humble despite his large stature.

Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race sends runners into an obstacle-filled odyssey of muddy endurance. The 5-kilometer course meanders through more than 20 obstacles, with participants undertaking such punishing feats as scaling 16- to 20-foot walls, crawling through mud-filled trenches, and preventing swinging tires from reforming into the Michelin Man. Waves of no more than 350 runners start every 15 minutes, keeping the track from developing human traffic jams. After the race, live music and cold beer invite triumphant runners to unwind. Those with excess energy can head over to even more kinetic activities such as mechanical bull riding, tug-of-war, and adult-sized bounce houses.

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