42: Exploring Rocky Mountain -- Best Views, Trails, and Activities

Exploring the National Parks

Ready to get Rocky Mountain high? We are heading over to Colorado for this episode of Exploring the National Parks!

We recently got back from visiting Rocky Mountain National Park again, and we had such an amazing time. Join us as we share some of our favorite spots, hikes, things to do, and more!

Join us as we cover:

• Everything you need to know about the Bear Lake area

• The hike that you can’t miss at this park

• Why you should be taking the afternoon thunderstorms very seriously

• How to prepare for possible altitude sickness

• All of the incredible hiking trails you can check out at this park

• The food in Bear Lake…or lack thereof!

• The famous creepy hotel you can visit during your trip

• Places to camp in Rocky Mountain and the best places to see elk

• The star of Rocky Mountain National Park - The Trail Ridge Road

• What to keep in mind when it comes to elevation in Rocky Mountain

• The insanely cool krummholz trees you can find in this park

• The best side of the park for seeing moose

• What we love about Grand Lake

• The trail where you get the most bang for your buck

Hitting the trail in Rocky Mountain is where you really see the magic, so we hope you get a chance to get out there and see it for yourself! Any extra time you can spend seeing mother nature in action is humbling, especially while you’re in these mountains.

If you are ready to start planning your trip to Rocky Mountain, we have you covered. Head over to DirtInMyShoes.com to get your itinerary!

Check out the full show notes here.