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Will I Get Altitude Sickness When I Visit Rocky Mountain National Park?

Reaching the highest peaks in the United States is on many people’s bucket lists, but will the high altitude affect you? Whether or not you or your companions will get altitude sickness while visiting Rocky Mountain National Park is a bit unpredictable.  Young and old, fit and unfit, suffer from this with very little prior […]

10 Great Things to Do in Estes Park, Colorado

Bridge over river

On the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, lies Estes Park, Colorado. It is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and has some fun things to do. We recently visited this cute town, and some of our favorites were exploring the city, eating food, and touring the Stanley Hotel. Here is what we […]

How to Get into Rocky Mountain National Park Without a Reservation

cars waiting to get into Rocky Mountain National Park's east side

Are you visiting Rocky Mountain National Park but haven’t secured a timed-entry reservation? Can you still visit the park? Timed-entry reservations are not absolutely necessary to get into Rocky Mountain National Park, even during the peak visitation months of July through October. There are several workarounds that can give you a wonderful experience, even if […]

MISTAKES to Avoid When Visiting ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

View of trees in Rocky Mountain NP

There is a lot more to Rocky Mountain National Park than you may realize. If you’re planning your first trip to this wonderful national park, or if you haven’t been in a while, watch to find out what to expect. Also, discover what mistakes to avoid when visiting… don’t make the same mistakes we did. […]

Can You Swim at Rocky Mountain National Park?

View of Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

The water in Rocky Mountain National Park is clear, clean, and extremely inviting, so it is easy to understand why so many people who visit Rocky Mountain wonder about swimming. So, can you swim in Rocky Mountain National Park? Yes! Although Swimming is allowed in any lake or river within Rocky Mountain National Park, with the exceptions […]

Watch Before Driving the Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park!

Driving on Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

Connecting Estes Park, CO, and Grand Lake, CO is the incredibly scenic Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. This road is 48 miles long and is considered to be one of the best scenic roads in the national park system and country. It is full of scenic views, short walks, and hikes, yet […]

The Best EASY HIKES & WALKS in Rocky Mountain National Park!

View of Nymph Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park is great for all ages! Many trails are one mile or less (round trip) and allow you to see crystal-clear rivers and beautiful views. These great trails are very family-friendly, as well as retirement-friendly. Some are even wheelchair accessible. Watch to find out which trails are more crowded and […]