Some vacations are about lazy days and suntans. For many, that’s just plain boring and seems like a waste of time and money. The idea of not doing anything all day may sound good in theory, but for people who lead active lifestyles and multitask at work, the reality of baking and sweating on a beach can be unbearable.
There are vacation destinations that allow visitors to learn, explore and actually do stuff. That in itself can be relaxing and rewarding. Although sunburns from the beach will peel off, memories of outdoor adventure can last a lifetime.
An Above Average Park
Colorado offers a variety of adventures throughout the year. Rocky Mountain National Park near the historic town of Grand Lake is a great place to start exploring Colorado.
Aside from the usual park activities of hiking on nature trails and picnics, visitors can
- Fish
- Hunt
- Golf
- Kayak
- Ski
- Ride horses
- Go rafting
And there are concerts, live theatre performances to watch, museums and tours. A visit to Rocky Mountain National Park may be the closest most Americans get to living in the wild. Fresh air and clear skies may be a shock to many visitors.
There are so many trails to explore, they are rated in difficulty and elevation.
Where to stay
Rocky Mountain National Park lodging is easy to find in Grand Lake. Visitors can choose a variety of waterfront and woodland locations. Log cabins, lodges and traditional hotel accommodations are available.
Backpackers and backcountry campers often use Grand Lake is a base for their adventures in the park. As much fun as these adventures can be, the scenery in area probably will be the thing that sticks with visitors the longest. There are lists of things to see at the park on the Internet including one by Deb Stanley of Denver’s 7News. Of course, photos on the Internet do not do the mountains, lakes and wildlife justice. Visitors will be amazed.
There is no reason to be bored while visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. No matter what the season, visitors can choose a new adventure every day. Grand Lake is about a two-and-half-hour drive from Denver.
One of the best ways to book a vacation to the park is through the Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce website. The site has an accommodation search engine that allows visitors to find rooms based on date, style of lodging and price. After selecting a location, the site links directly to the hotelier’s website. Of course, the photos are impressive.
