There are two main ways to get to Rocky Mountain National Park. Either US-36 from Denver or US-34 from Loveland. If you take US-34, you will pass Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch on your way through the foothills and into the mountain range. When you think of Rocky Mountain National Park [RMNP], you do not think … Continue reading Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Colorado – Sept 2023, 3-Hour Trail Ride Through the Foothills of Loveland to Poison Peak
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Top 10 Things to Do While Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
It can be mindboggling trying to decide what to do at any National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park certainly doesn’t make that easier with the timed entry reservation system. What options are available if you can't get into the park? You're in the park, what now? While most blogs post one-time experiences, I have the … Continue reading Top 10 Things to Do While Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park Gateway Stables, Colorado – August 2022, 6-Hour Trail Ride to the Top of Deer Mountain Near Estes Park
If there was ever a trail ride worth the price, it is most definitely this trail ride. What if there was a way to climb a mountain with a horse rather than your own legs? National Park Gateway Stables has the solution. Hiking can be hard, especially for those who haven’t trained to adjust to … Continue reading National Park Gateway Stables, Colorado – August 2022, 6-Hour Trail Ride to the Top of Deer Mountain Near Estes Park
Fourth of July 5-Day, 4-Night Camping Trip: Cripple Creek & Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes
I’ve had the Great Sand Dunes on my bucket list for a while since moving to Colorado. Since becoming a National Park junkie, I’ve started to pay more attention to locations and hotel prices. However, after camping a few weekends in Rocky Mountain National Park, my sister and I developed a system for camping. I … Continue reading Fourth of July 5-Day, 4-Night Camping Trip: Cripple Creek & Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes
Lake Haiyaha, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado – July 15th, 2023
With the new timed entry system in effect at Rocky Mountain National Park [RMNP], it is harder than ever to get into the coveted Bear Lake Corridor. A popular place for hikers and those just wanting to see what the fuss is about. Timed entry is from 5AM to 6PM and can be really difficult … Continue reading Lake Haiyaha, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado – July 15th, 2023
Rocky Mountain National Park & Bear Lake, Colorado – June 3rd, 2023
Rocky Mountain National Park [RMNP] is a classic national park. Yellowstone/Grand Tetons probably just edges out over RMNP because they have black and grizzly bears. But the wildlife diversity at RMNP is something to behold. You’ve got pika, marmot, mule deer, big horn sheep, elk, moose, and a small amount of bear and mountain lion. … Continue reading Rocky Mountain National Park & Bear Lake, Colorado – June 3rd, 2023
Sombrero Stables, Colorado – August 2021, 1-hour Trail Ride Near Estes Park
Estes Park, CO (Sombrero Stables), August 6, 2021 I’ve ridden at Sombrero Stables back in 2014 when I was visiting Colorado for a softball tournament. Back then, there was a delicious steak dinner option where you rode the horses about halfway around the trail up a small mountain. There waiting, was your steak to eat … Continue reading Sombrero Stables, Colorado – August 2021, 1-hour Trail Ride Near Estes Park
The Great Sand Dunes – July 2023
I’ve lived in Colorado for almost two and a half years now. I live a reasonable amount of rock skips away from Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and have gotten very used to making last-minute impromptu weekend trips. During one of my meanders through the gift shop in October of 2021, I found the Passport … Continue reading The Great Sand Dunes – July 2023
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