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Colorado’s diverse terrain, well established State Park system, and abundant National Parks, Monuments, & Historic Sites make Colorado an easy place to explore at any age. During the summer we encounter extreme drought conditions...
Using John Martin Reservoir State Park as a base camp we head East, West, and finally North to visit three National Historic Sites. Although small, these historic sites provide incredible insight into our country’s...
In addition to exploring the area, our goal for this stop is to recuperate from being in Rocky Mountain National Park. After averaging 7.5-miles a day for over two weeks our bodies need the...
During the Elk Rut in Rocky Mountain National Park, Elk descend from higher elevations to the lower-level meadows to fight for cows to breed with. Consequently, Elk are easily seen and regularly heard. Moraine...
Located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park the Bear Lake Area is the one of the most popular areas to visit with several waterfalls, alpine lakes, and mountain climbs. This is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
