Driving Trail Ridge Rd, Estes Park to Grand Lake, CO: RMNP Scenic Drive
Driving the Trail Ridge Road Scenic Byway in Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most breathtaking experiences in Colorado. Known as the highest continuous paved road and home to the highest National Park visitor’s center in the United States, Trail Ridge Road offers stunning mountain views, diverse wildlife, and access to the park's alpine terrain. This 48-mile scenic drive takes you over 12,000 ft of elevation, through the heart of RMNP making it a must-see for nature lovers and road trippers.
Day Trip Guide to Paint Mines Interpretive Park: Unique Natural Formations Near Denver
East of Colorado Springs and south of Denver is a Colorado hidden gem of natural and colorful clay formations, located in Calhan, CO. If you are looking for a unique landscape day trip from Denver or Colorado Springs or an off-the-beaten-path Colorado site, Paint Mines Interpretive Park is it!