Tori Peglar

From ponderosa forests, to river rafting and dramatic canyon walls, this massive recreation area on the Utah-Wyoming border is a hidden gem.

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.

Here’s everything you need to know to plan an affordable vacation to Colorado’s most popular national park.

A visit to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park is one thing, but a stay at the Holiday Inn Estes Park transforms it into something extraordinary.

Tucked in the northwestern corner of Colorado with views that rival those of the Grand Canyon, is the unexpected Dinosaur National Monument surrounded by small-town charm.

One of Colorado’s best-kept secrets, Creede offers incredible theater, downtown charm and fun outdoor activities.

Lose the crowds in Laramie, Wyoming's great outdoors and its fun cultural attractions.

Don’t let this tiny town tucked into the folds of the mountains fool you. From hiking to skiing to off-roading, you’ll find that locals and visitors alike just want to get out into nature.

From boutique lodging to delicious dining, this small town is the perfect basecamp to explore Rocky Mountain National Park.

From May 22 to October 18, 2026, Rocky Mountain National Park has a reservation system for peak hours during the day. Don’t show up to the park during these hours without a reservation.

Elevate your national park vacation when you and your family spend the night at a glamping camp.

Want to sleep under the stars but prefer to skip sleeping bags, dirt and pit toilets? Try glamping near national parks across America.

Spanning the Continental Divide, Rocky Mountain National Park stretches across 265,770 acres filled with alpine lakes, the headwaters of the Colorado River and dozens of peaks that reach 12,000 feet and higher. To access the park, there are four entrances, three on the park’s east side and one on the west. To make the most of your time in Rocky Mountain National Park, choose the entrance that will give you the best access to the sights you want to see and experience.

Between Rocky Mountain and Great Sand Dunes National Parks

Fall in love in the mountains.

Use our guide to pick the best of the park's five campgrounds.

Strike gold in Central City, a historic Gold Rush town south of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Scenic drives, stunning landscapes and strolls through a historic downtown await in Trinidad, Colo.

Locations on both the west and east side of Rocky Mountain National Park

Moab is the nearest town to two of Utah's national parks and the outdoor adventure hub for mountain biking and rafting.

Colorado boasts many hot springs fed by naturally-heated mineral waters.

A mountain jewel between Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Mesa Verde national parks

Bring your RV or tent, or stay in a vacation home, Airstream or Conestoga wagon near Rocky Mountain National Park.

Find your perfect hiking trail in Rocky Mountain National Park by answering a few questions. Then view our personalized guide to the trail.

Sitting at the West Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is the charming town of Grand Lake, Colo.

Seeing wildlife in Colorado's national parks evokes a rush of excitement so great it's hard to remember there isn't a piece of glass between you and the animals. Home to thousands of elk, mule deer, moose, marmots, bighorn sheep and the occasional black bear, it's not uncommon to see wildlife in the parks.

Here's everything you need to know about the national parks reopening.

Do a puzzle, create some art, play a game or read a book.

Just minutes from White Sands National Park, Alamogordo, N.M., has some must-see attractions.

Base out of Carlsbad to explore Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains national parks. Don't miss the natural swimming pool under a waterfall nearby.

The first female superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park tackles how to manage the park’s large increases in visitation while trying to protect it.

Don’t show up to Arches National Park during peak hours without your timed-entry pass from April 1 to October 31, 2023.

Don’t let your trip to the park sound just like your neighbors’ vacation. Set it apart by staying at some of the fantastic and unusual places along the way.

Leading dog sled teams is a lesson in how to live your life

Break out the beach chairs and settle into white sands in southern Colorado.

Avoid getting lost on remote dirt roads and gorgeous trails when you use Gaia GPS.

Thunderstorms in the park have caused injury and even death.

One thing is for certain. Moose aren't the most eloquent creatures, but they sure are cool. Standing over six feet tall and weighing between 600 and 1,600 pounds, moose are a common sight within Rocky Mountain National Park and a visitor favorite.

Listen to an entertaining guide that automatically tells you stories about where you are while you drive.

North of Rocky Mountain National Park, stop in Cheyenne, Wyo., for a 10-day festival of rodeo, parades, live music and more.