Recuperating in Loveland / Fort Collins
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...
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Rocky Mountain NP – Moraine Elk Rut
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...
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Rocky Mountain NP – Bear Lake Area
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...
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...
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...
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...