State Forest State Park
Located on the northwest side of Rocky Mountain National Park, this is the largest State Park in Colorado. The park sits in the heart of Moose country and has gained the nickname of “Moose...
Our latest adventures
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Rocky Mountain NP – Grand Lake Area
Compared to the east side, the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park is much quieter and more rustic offering easy access to stunning trails, alpine landscapes, and abundant wildlife. Coyote Valley Trail This...
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Summer Fun in Breckenridge-Vail-Frisco
During this stop we find fun for the whole family with Colorado’s only lighthouse, incredible views, waterfalls, small European style villages, and an abundance of hiking/biking trails. Breckenridge Spruce Creek Trail to Mohawk Lakes...
Dodging Rain around Steamboat Springs
While dodging rainy weather in and around Steamboat Springs, we visit State Park lakes & reservoirs, waterfalls, botanical gardens, and river walks. Finger Rock On the way from Aspen to Stagecoach State Park, we...
Aspen, CO – Waterfalls, Wildlife, & Views
At this stop we’ll hike to some waterfalls, view wildlife, drive up a few mountains for some incredible views, and explore local towns. We’ll also finish the Aspen to Basalt portion of the Rio...
State Parks of Rifle Colorado & Beyond
Located in the northwestern part of Colorado are three state parks just north of the town of Rifle. It’s highly unusual to have three separate state parks in such a small area, but they...
Exploring Glenwood Springs to Basalt, CO
Located on the corridor between Interstate 70 and Aspen, this is the last stop we added when we deviated away from the Gold Mountain fire near Ouray, Colorado. There are several rivers to explore...
Colorado National Monument
Located on the western side of Colorado, this national monument sits 1,500 to 2,000 feet above the towns of Fruita and Grand Junction offering towering sandstone monoliths, incredible views, and multiple rock canyons. And...
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
This incredible area spans ~207,000 acres from northeastern Utah to southern Wyoming. Offering incredible viewpoints, diverse wildlife, scenic drives, various water sports, and hundreds of miles of hiking trails this area has something for...
Dinosaur National Monument
Located in the extreme NW corner of Colorado and NE Utah this park offers the chance to see and touch real dinosaur bones, discover fossils, view ancient artwork (Petroglyphs and Pictographs), experience some epic...
Black Canyon of the Gunnison-North Rim
To begin our exploration of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, we head to the north rim and set up camp just past Black Canyon Road at Crawford State Park. The North...
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Created in the 1960’s by the construction of three dams on the Gunnison River to provide irrigation and hydroelectric power, this recreation area is now a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers a multitude...
Salida to Buena Vista, Colorado
Chalk Lake Campground This small campground (18 sites) is directly across from Cascade Canyon in the valley between Mount Princeton and Mount Antero (both >14,000-foot peaks) in the Sawatch Range. To say that this...