Colorado is such a cool state. You’ve got the Rocky Mountains, the great sand dunes, ski villages and amazing hikes! Yes, Denver is the main hub for your travel to Colorado, but beyond this hipster city there’s a whole world of nature and quaint towns.
We’ve had many trips to Colorado over the years. Breckenridge and Estes Park are two of our favorite towns to visit, but there are lots more. If you’re trying to plan a road trip around Colorado, we’ve got some great ideas for you.
Also, did you know that there are three National Parks in Colorado? Rocky Mountain NP, Great Sand Dunes NP and Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP. The sights and experiences in Colorado will make it one of your favorite USA destinations.
A Colorado road trip is such a great way to see the Rocky Mountains and experience the old west towns. Starting in Denver and making a loop, see what this one week Colorado travel plan holds for you!
Did you know the Winter Park Express Ski Train is an Amtrak service directly from Denver to the ski slopes? We made the journey and have the full scoop on how to plan it and have a great trip on the Ski Train.
If you’re thinking about a family ski trip to Winter Park Resort, we’ve got the full scoop on it, from ski lessons to other winter activities to enjoy. See what we filled our time with and how we used family skiing as a bonding experience with our kids.
You may or may not know this, but we (Rob and Chris) aren’t big skiers. In fact we avoid it, but there are loads of incredible people and adventurous parents …
Easy and fun weekend plans in and around Denver. Whether you want to explore the city or head to nearby mountain towns, these great plans are perfect for a getaway to or from Denver, Colorado.
There are things to do in Breckenridge all year, not just during ski season. From epic hiking to a beautiful historic downtown, mine country to horseback riding, there are so many things to do for any season or type of traveler.
Traveling to higher elevations can cause altitude sickness after a short period. Here is how to prevent and recover from altitude sickness, also called acute mountain illness, and be able to enjoy traveling to gorgeous mountain destinations.
National Parks are a great place to enjoy fall colors. From the mountains of Glacier National Park to the hills of the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Parkway, these are the best National Parks to find autumn leaves and fall fun.
Estes Park with kids is a fun and adventurous place to visit for a different side of Colorado. Close enough to Denver for a weekend escape, the small mountain town is the gateway to Rocky Mountain NP and is very family friendly.
We didn’t plan on falling in love with Denver but after several visits it’s just happened. The Mile High City is really family friendly and beautiful, and being smack in …
We love time in the Rocky Mountains, but it’s rare that we get to enjoy it in Colorado. We’re exploring Denver and beyond this week and it’s started with a …
We go to a lot of aquariums. I feel like I’ve started other posts about other aquariums that way too, but it’s because it’s true. Of all the aquarium’s we’ve …
Omagoodness. Have you ever been to a children’s museum? We have been to a couple children’s museums and I’ll tell you, they can be a bit stressful. The stress is …
When you travel with kids a lot, you tend to do a lot of the same activities, but in different towns and cities. I feel like I’ve been to the …
To be honest the reason we went to Denver wasn’t actually for my cousin’s wedding… It was actually to go to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. We are dads. …