We woke up really early to head into Rocky Mountain National Park. We were headed to the Bear Lake trailhead, one of the most popular in the park, and reputed to fill its parking lot by 8:30am. We made it by 8am, and got a parking spot! The place was Read more…
This is the 12th National Park we have been to as a family – and I think it is my favorite! (A ranks it #5, but whatever!). Other than the sort of insane crowds (long lines to get in to the park, and full parking lots), it was amazing. The Read more…
After a few uneventful days in Boulder (we just relaxed, ran errands, and played at the local playground), we headed up to Estes Park, Colorado, just outside Rocky Mountain National Park. We took a scenic drive up there on the Peak to Peak Byway, and it sure was scenic! This Read more…
After we left Durango, we headed to Mesa Verde National Park, where we were going to make our second attempt at camping. It is less than an hour from Durango to the visitor center, so we went in the morning to reserve tickets for the tours they offer of the Read more…
While in Durango, we took a day to drive on the Million Dollar Highway, from Durango to Ouray, Colorado. Technically, I think the part from Silverton – Ouray is the “million dollar” part (it isn’t clear whether it is so called because of the “million dollar views” or because it Read more…
Our first stop in Colorado was Durango. We spent 3 days and 4 nights at a campground just outside the city. Alas, we didn’t camp, but stayed in a cabin with a full kitchen and a bathroom. Bliss! There was also a creek running outside our cabin (running with snow Read more…