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There’s a lot of hype about RVing in Colorado…for good reason! There are so many great towns, attractions, and amazing campgrounds that we couldn’t even fit it all in to one episode, so we are bringing you a two-part series packed full of recommendations. Last week, we told you all about the RVing highlights in Eastern Colorado, and this week we are continuing on to Western Colorado with information from our friend Kerri Cox from Travels with Birdy.

Last week, we talked about Denver, Colorado Springs, Rocky Mountain National Park, but we aren’t quite done! This week, we will head west in the mountains of central Colorado west of the national park, learn about several more NPS sights, and hear about how the landscape changes near the Utah border.

Here is a guest post from Kerri complete with all the information and links you’ll need as you begin thinking about RVing in Colorado:

Last week, we talked about how the Colorado Tourism Office has divided the state into 8 regions, which we are using as our road map to journey through the state from east to west, starting in central Colorado.

6) Rockies Playground (NW Central CO)

While towns like Aspen, Breckenridge, Vail, and Winter Park are usually associated with winter fun in Colorado, this region should not be overlooked in the summer. The cute mountain towns have pleasant summer weather and are super stroll-able, with lots of local shops, galleries, breweries, and restaurants. Plus, the views never end when you’re surrounded by this many peaks!

Travel Highlights

Great Towns

• Leadville – notable as the highest incorporated city in North America (at over 10,000 feet in elevation)
• Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Frisco, Winter Park – take your pick from any of the state’s most famous ski towns to enjoy walkable downtowns and outdoor recreation any time of year; the ski lifts operate and offer great views, and the mountainsides are covered in hiking trails
• Glenwood Springs – the drive on I-70 to this town on the western side is famous for the awe-inspiring cantilevered sections through the river canyon, and once you reach Glenwood Springs itself, you’ll find a lot to do centered around the town

Attractions & Adventures

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