Beating the Summer Heat

Summer in Denver has officially begun and temps are hitting the 90s. So where do you go in this city for a chilly respite? Host Bree Davies is joined by newsletter editor Peyton Garcia and producers Paul Karolyi and Olivia Jewell Love to share their favorite places to cool off — from cheap or free options to some pricey picks if you’re really desperate to beat that heat!

Some links to learn more about all the things we talked about:

• National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility (Lakewood)
• Colorado Ice Works (Englewood)
• Hessaire MC18M Swamp Cooler
• IKEA Scavenger Hunt
• Free days at various museums
• Tubing in Golden, The Golden Mill (Golden)
• Great Wolf Lodge (Colorado Springs)
• Go dip your feet in a mountain creek (Maybe Estes Park?)
• Ride the Pegasus Shuttle

This episode originally aired on August, 17, 2023.

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