Tired of Cabins and Tents? Try These Unique Airbnbs Near Colorado’s National Parks.
These funky Airbnbs—from a snow globe to a grain silo—are nothing like your typical cabins and tents.
These funky Airbnbs—from a snow globe to a grain silo—are nothing like your typical cabins and tents.
After 30-plus years of exploring, these ski mountain towns are year round favorites for our editor.
From mellow meanders through the dunefield to high alpine lake adventures, this Colorado park has loads to offer.
From disc golf courses to award-winning craft breweries, sample the best of Colorado in this city on the high plains.
Leaning up against Rocky Mountain National Park's west side, Grand County, home to Winter Park Resort and Grand Lake, offers unparalleled outdoor opportunities just outside the park. It’s authentic Colorado at its best.
Discover artful trails, deep traditions, bold flavors, and unforgettable stays in New Mexico’s high-desert haven.
From interactive public art to beautiful trails and scenic drives, this Front Range town serves as the start to the most scenic route to Rocky Mountain National Park.
From the Milky Way arching over the sand dunes to rich cultural heritage, these are our favorite Alamosa activities.
Spring, summer, fall and winter find outdoor adventures, fun festivals and great local eats.
Here, the city’s frontier heritage blends with modern makers, rail-town grit, and an unexpectedly vibrant food scene.
Use our ultimate guide to snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park to find peaceful trails, rentals, gear and more.
Enjoy 10 days in 2026 when national park entrance is free.
Harold and Toni Henthorn went hiking in Rocky Mountain. Toni never came home.
These 11 expert tested pairs have the support, grip and all-day comfort you need for the Rockies' rugged terrain.
Calling on our desire for personality driven experiences, these “millennial motor lodges” mix nostalgia with incredible modern design—and prove Gen-Z isn’t the only one creating culture these days.
Discover the best spots, peak color times and what to expect.
On August 18, the South Rim partially reopened to visitors amid burned landscape and facilities.
These less-visited national monuments are the key to seeing more of colorful Colorado, without the crowds.
Your ultimate packing list, with expert-tested picks from our editors.
This is your guide to visit the wonder-inducing, secret monument in southwestern Colorado.
Peak dates, location ideas and pro tips for catching the show
These two Estes Park hotels bring thoughtful design to your national park adventure
Level up your adventures with an RV or camper van rental from Outdoorsy.
Skip the traffic and take advantage of Rocky Mountain National Park's free shuttle system to Bear Lake, Moraine Park and more.
From ponderosa forests, to river rafting and dramatic canyon walls, this massive recreation area on the Utah-Wyoming border is a hidden gem.
From the high alpine of Rocky Mountain National Park to the eastern plains, these are our favorite places to watch summer blossom.
From roadside pull-offs to alpine lakes and backcountry hikes, these are the best spots to see the sun go down.
The history of Rocky Mountain National Park starts long before the first settlers arrived there. Read about the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho peoples and their relationship to the Rocky Mountains.
In addition to your curated travel plan, our partners can send you more information to help plan your adventure.
At Rocky Mountain National Park, RisingBuffalo Maybee is bridging gaps between the National Park Service and Tribal communities to edit history–and get it right this time.
On Colorado’s eastern plains, more than 500 rescued lions, tigers, bears and other wild animals call The Wild Animal Sanctuary home.
This historic bed and breakfast offers a chance to escape amongst mountains, vineyards and orchards.
Paddle or motorboat around the lake, check out the arts scene and be perfectly poised for a day in the park in this great gateway town.
Experience Colorado’s gold mining past as you meet the donkeys who used to haul ore, attend festivals celebrating the town’s colorful characters and go 1,000 feet underground in a mine shaft.
The beautiful Wet Mountain Valley is the place to be to experience peaceful trails, a wonderful arts scene and dark night skies near Great Sand Dunes National Park.
A vibrant riverwalk, bike trails and Colorado’s favorite ingredient await in this city.
Despite crowds, traffic and timed-entry permits, it’s easy to find solitude, fantastic empty trails and historic gems, if you know where to look.
The park’s 415 square miles of spectacular wilderness are encircled by gateway towns. That’s good news if you’re hungry.
Plan a visit to see America’s wild horses at this incredible northern Colorado refuge.