Colorado is a big state with so much to see and do. There’s four national parks, some great cities, and more outdoor adventures than you could imagine. If you love being outdoors, try to give yourself as much time as possible. But, if you are limited on your vacation time, here’s three great options for …
Most visitors to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park visit the south rim, but the north rim is definitely worth a visit. Getting to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison north rim takes a little more time, but that helps to drive down crowds. While I didn’t experience huge, unmanageable amounts of tourists at …
Black Canyon of the Gunnison is one of four national parks in Colorado and is worth adding to any Colorado road trip. The highlight of this park is to see the massive canyon that the Gunnison River has carved over the centuries. You’ll find spectacular view points, a scenic drive, and some hiking opportunities. The …
Pike’s Peak is one of Colorado’s best scenic drives. It sits just outside of Colorado Springs and is one of the most popular activities in the area. In my opinion, if you’re stopping in Colorado Springs, the drive to Pike’s Peak is a must do. The drive to the summit is straight forward. Once you …
Garden of the Gods is full of incredible rock formations that look like they belong in Utah. But Garden of the Gods is not in Utah, it’s in Colorado. Specifically, it’s in Colorado Springs and it’s a must do on any visit to the area. Despite it being a top sight in Colorado Springs, I …
The entire state of Colorado is filled with scenic drives. Many of these drives are designated as such, but others are just normal roads where you can’t help but admire the beauty that surrounds you. In fact, on my 1500 mile road trip through Colorado, once I got outside of major cities, there was only …
Rocky Mountain National Park is a hiker’s paradise containing over 350 miles of hiking trails throughout the park. If you love hiking, it won’t be hard for you to have a great time. If you’re not a hiker, don’t worry. You can still enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park without hiking. I don’t consider myself to …
As a response to overcrowding at Rocky Mountain National Park, a timed entry system was introduced in 2022. Rocky Mountain National Park is not the only national park using this system. Arches National Park, Glacier National Park, and Yosemite National Park have all used the timed entry system. Other parks such as Shenandoah National Park …
The sand dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park are massive. Until you’re standing there in person, it can be hard to really grasp the scale. As you drive up to the park and see the dunes in the distance, they look huge. However, it’s not until you’re standing out there that you can really …
Mesa Verde National Park is located in southwestern Colorado. Despite being a national park, it has a very different feel to many of the other national parks I’ve visited. While you will find scenic drives and some nice hiking options, the big draw here it to learn more about the Ancestral Pueblo people who once …
