Rocky Mountain National Park Travel Guide
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Anyone who delights in alpine lakes, mountain peaks, and an abundance of wildlife—not to mention dizzying heights—should consider Rocky Mountain National Park. Here, a single hour's drive leads from a 7,800-foot elevation at park headquarters to the 12,183-foot apex of the twisting and turning Trail Ridge Road. More than 355 mi of hiking trails take you to the park's many treasures: meadows flushed with wildflowers, cool dense forests of lodgepole pine and Engelmann spruce, and the noticeable presence of wildlife, including elk and bighorn sheep.
Rocky Mountain National Park Hotels
Bed-and-breakfasts and small inns in north central Colorado vary from old-fashioned fluffy cottages to sleek, modern buildings with understated lodge themes...read more
Rocky Mountain National Park Restaurants
Restaurants in north central Colorado run the gamut from simple diners with tasty, homey basics to elegant establishments with extensive wine lists. Some...read more
Things To Do in Rocky Mountain National Park
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Rocky Mountain National Park
- Last Minute: Beaver Creek Ski Resort (Reg. $399) Beaver Creek Lodge
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Rocky Mountain National Park Experiences
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Gorgeous scenery: Peer out over dozens of lakes, gaze up at majestic mountain peaks, and look around at pine-scented woods that are perfect for... Read more
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Volcanic uplifts and the savage clawing of receding glaciers have brought about Rocky Mountain's majestic landscape. You'll find three distinct... Read more
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A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains, by Isabella L. Bird, has long been a favorite with Colorado residents and visitors to the park.... Read more
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At 14,255 feet above sea level, Longs Peak has long fascinated explorers to the region. Isabella L. Bird wrote of it, "It is one of the noblest... Read more
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When considering Estes Park as a base camp for visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, there are several items to factor into the decision. Many... Read more
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The decision to stay in Grand Lake during a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park is based on a few considerations. It's a smaller resort than... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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This was my 6th annual trip to Steamboat. Read more
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Granby, well it was a typical hunting or fishing town and never ventured cept to travel thru it to the Rocky Mtn national park and other places .. but we did stay at Inn at Silver Creek as a hub to visi Read more
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