Hike the Weminuche Trail to a CO Mountain Valley Filled with Purple Rocky Mountain...

We hiked the Weminuche Trail from the Poison Park trailhead in Colorado. We went through a beautiful valley full of purple Rocky Mountain irises.

Buckles Lake and Harris Lake Trail: An Easy Hike Near Pagosa Springs, CO

Hike to Buckles Lake and Harris Lake southeast of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This easy 3 1/2 mile trail provides stunning scenery of aspen trees in the fall.

Platoro Colorado: Planning Your Summer Escape for Camping and Outdoor Activities

Platoro, Colorado is a remote mountain town in southern CO. It is only accessible in the summer. See our dispersed camping site and other camping options and outdoor activities.
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Museum of Colorado Prisons: A Journey Through the History of Incarceration

Visit the intriguing world of the Museum of Colorado Prisons in Cañon City, showcasing the state's penal history through artifacts, cell replicas, and the stories of notorious inmates.

Short Hike to Historic Murray Ranch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

It's an easy 1 mile hike to see the historic Murray Ranch in Pagosa Springs, CO. Built in the early 1900s, it is now on USFS land along the Blanco River.
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Visit a Harvest Host Alpaca Farm in Colorado

We had a fabulous experience at Pleasant Journey Alpacas ranch in SW Colorado. We stayed at this Harvest Host alpaca farm in our RV.
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Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping near Durango, Colorado

Madden Peak Road (FR 316) dispersed camping is located about 23 miles west of Durango. It is a convenient boondocking location near Mesa Verde.

Opal Lake: Hike the Trail in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

We hiked the trail to Opal Lake near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The trail is 2.3 miles round trip and goes through the South San Juan Wilderness area.
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Harpers Corner Area of Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado

We drove our 4x4 truck from Harpers Corner to Echo Park, through canyons to the Green River in Colorado's Dinosaur National Monument.

Great Sand Dunes National Park: Getting Caught in a Sandstorm in CO

Explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park! We got caught in a sandstorm of fast-moving sand, which is how the dunes formed. Enjoy RV camping in the area!
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Red Mountain Motel and RV Park in Silverton, Colorado

Stay at the Red Mountain Motel and RV Park in Silverton, Colorado. This is our unbiased review of the RV park from our stay there.

Mesa Verde National Park in CO: Make Tour Reservations Now!

To be able to see the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park, you must get tickets for a tour. Tickets go on sale two weeks in advance and sell out quickly!