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Tripod1

March 12, 2018, 11:18:09 am
I'm not much on the cold and skiing so the wife and I and another couple are looking into a trip in June.  Probably spend a week to ten days.  Also we would like to travel around and not stay in one particular place although maybe one quadrant of the state.  What do you seasoned travelers think we should do?
Thanks for any advice and help you can give.

McKdaddy

March 12, 2018, 03:38:52 pm #1 Last Edit: March 12, 2018, 09:40:42 pm by McKdaddy
We visit South Fork each year, usually in June or July, depending on the kids' activities. It is located on the other side of Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa, closer to Crede. We can easily get to Crede in about 15-20 minutes (depending on which house we vrbo), as we hang-out and make trips there quite a bit of our week for this or the other.

South Fork is located in SW Colorado. Plenty of mountains for my biking, hiking, streams, lakes, jeep/atv trails, rafting waters....like much of Colorado.

South Fork is a small spot in the road that we enjoy, which seems to be lacking the touristy flood of people that one experiences at other places, like Estes Park (a great place to visit, but one full of tourists).
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bennyl08

March 13, 2018, 03:21:10 pm #2
Quote from: Tripod1 on March 12, 2018, 11:18:09 am
I'm not much on the cold and skiing so the wife and I and another couple are looking into a trip in June.  Probably spend a week to ten days.  Also we would like to travel around and not stay in one particular place although maybe one quadrant of the state.  What do you seasoned travelers think we should do?
Thanks for any advice and help you can give.

What activities do you enjoy? If you listen to my advice, you'd be eating cheaply, spending most of your nights in a tent, and doing some strenuous hiking, but would also get some amazing views and opportunities for some good photography.

You could easily spend the whole time in and around the Gunnison National Forest. Rocky Mnt Natl Park is good too, but can get crowded in the summer. However, even with the main areas crowded, hiked up to sky lake and had it all to myself.

If you're into history, Mesa Verde.
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Juboar

March 27, 2018, 03:47:16 pm #3
Great time to go.   For music try to catch a show at Red Rock.  The Naval Academy is awesome.  For adventure raft the Arkansas river out of Buena Vista.  It is a rock and roll white water show.  Estes Park is nice for a day or two.  Nice little golf course and has the Hotel used in the Shinning.  Steamboat Springs puts on a good 4th of July party with a rodeo, parade, free live music and some great places to eat.   It's a little more isolated but driving in Colorado is a joy.  Many of the ski resorts run a Gondola or lift and offer downhill biking and very good golf.  For craft beers Fort Collins is king and worth a day or two.   I could go on.  Send a PM if you want more details.   

Lady Razorback

April 02, 2018, 07:00:39 pm #4
I love Colorado in summer but have really only been on group trips.  So, I didn't really keep any of the details.   Both of my daughters are moving to Denver in June and I would love to have some adventures to try and places to see!!! 

DLUXHOG

April 09, 2018, 11:49:19 am #5
Hike Garden of the Gods park trail in Colorado Springs (brief, non challenging, but very interesting and pretty), Rocky Mountain National Park (w/i an hour of Denver)
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HighcountryHog

April 11, 2018, 06:40:33 pm #6
Red Rocks is a must.  Plenty of good music the month of June.  Be sure to check out the Colorado Music Hall of Fame underneath the amphitheater.  Unless you're going towards the end of June, hiking a 14er won't be possible.  The next best thing is climb the Manitou Incline near Colorado Springs.  June is prime rafting season.  For whitwater, head to Buena Vista and run the Numbers and the Narrows.  For more of a relaxed float, and fish, float from Pumphouse to State Bridge on the Upper Colorado.  Steamboat and Steamboat Lake is one of the prettiest areas in Colorado any time of year.  Fly fish on the Elk River or soak in the thermal pools at Strawberry Springs. The beginning of June the GoPro Games held in Vail.  Mtn biking, kayaking, SUPing, slack lining, climbing, ultimate frisbee, dog jumping, and live music.  Southwest Colorado will suck you in.  Go for a hike in the Weminuche Wilderness around Creede.
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HighcountryHog

April 11, 2018, 06:41:03 pm #7
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Großer Kriegschwein

April 12, 2018, 10:09:53 pm #8
Take some sweatshirts. Gets cool at night, even in the summer.
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McKdaddy

April 13, 2018, 04:55:19 am #9
Quote from: Großer Kriegschwein on April 12, 2018, 10:09:53 pm
Take some sweatshirts. Gets cool at night, even in the summer.


^^^^^   Amongst my fav things to do there is to sit on the deck morning and evening, bundled-up, with some reading material, and warm drink.
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Großer Kriegschwein

April 13, 2018, 06:39:42 am #10
Quote from: McKdaddy on April 13, 2018, 04:55:19 am

^^^^^   Amongst my fav things to do there is to sit on the deck morning and evening, bundled-up, with some reading material, and warm drink.

And eat at least once at the King Chef and maybe Gunter Toody's.

King Chef is frickin amazing.

Met my ole lady there in 2008, married there in 2009, moved away in 2010.
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oldman1015

April 18, 2018, 01:32:53 pm #11
Quote from: Großer Kriegschwein on April 13, 2018, 06:39:42 am
And eat at least once at the King Chef and maybe Gunter Toody’s.

King Chef is frickin amazing.

Met my ole lady there in 2008, married there in 2009, moved away in 2010.
Did you take her with you?
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Großer Kriegschwein

April 18, 2018, 11:24:19 pm #12
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HogPharmer

April 26, 2018, 12:05:05 pm #13
I'm going to Taylor Park in Colorado (close to Gunnison) next summer (July) to go ATV riding. There's a group of 10 of us all pulling our side by sides, wheelers, and one jeep out there. We went a couple years ago and absolutely loved it. We get cabins for the whole week. It's very rustic but it's nice to get away from technology sometimes. Next summer will be my 3rd time going to Colorado in the summer time. Only ever been once in the winter time.
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cosmodrum

April 26, 2018, 12:14:20 pm #14
Taking the family to Estes Park 4th of July week. Gonna take the long way through New Mexico to check out Lincoln and all the Billy the Kid sites. Might stop in Colorado Springs for some time at the Garden of the Gods. Staying in in a condo right on the Fall River so I can wake up, walk outside and put a line in the water. Looking forward to taking the kids on Trail Ridge Road through RMNP. Absolutely stunning views.
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PharmacistHog

April 26, 2018, 01:41:40 pm #15
Quote from: HogPharmer on April 26, 2018, 12:05:05 pm
I'm going to Taylor Park in Colorado (close to Gunnison) next summer (July) to go ATV riding. There's a group of 10 of us all pulling our side by sides, wheelers, and one jeep out there. We went a couple years ago and absolutely loved it. We get cabins for the whole week. It's very rustic but it's nice to get away from technology sometimes. Next summer will be my 3rd time going to Colorado in the summer time. Only ever been once in the winter time.

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HogPharmer

April 26, 2018, 02:11:13 pm #16
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HognotinMemphis

April 30, 2018, 10:42:50 am #17
I would not go before mid July if you like to hike. Snows can still block hikes at about 9,000 feet and up. 4 years ago, we were in Telluride in June and got cut off half way on every hike we attempted due to massive snow walls blocking paths completely. Some late season snowfall that year.

We spend 3 weeks in Telluride last summer in August. Perfect. Great base from which to see a lot of SW Colorado and not that touristy and crowded in Telluride. Small town but not so small as to get bored in. Ton of hiking and biking from downtown.
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kibster

February 19, 2019, 10:28:00 pm #18
We are considering going to Colorado for our vacation in the fall.  Probably late September to catch the Aspens changing. 

We haven't spent any time in Colorado except for a quick layover for a concert at Red Rocks a few years back.  We aren't hikers, but love great scenery.  We primarily travel for food, so I don't want to be too far away from a good meal.  We are just in the planning phases, but I have a friend that has offered up her condo in Vail for us to use.  I also think I would like Aspen (not knowing anything about it, so feel free to change my mind).
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HogPharmer

February 22, 2019, 11:28:16 am #19
A few pics from my trip out to Taylor Park, CO back in 2016. Headed back this July...

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Quote from: Pig in the Pokey on June 07, 2022, 01:57:05 pmRuscin needs a big one- Michael Carter has been our best player- or second best at worst- lately.
Quote from: PorkSoda on August 21, 2019, 02:19:03 pmwe can't be terrible forever.
Quote from: The OTR on December 01, 2018, 09:43:29 amGonna start reward season with an important one.
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kibster

February 22, 2019, 12:51:22 pm #20
Incredible.  Did you take your own ATVs or rent them?
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HogPharmer

February 22, 2019, 04:26:30 pm #21
Quote from: kibster on February 22, 2019, 12:51:22 pm
Incredible.  Did you take your own ATVs or rent them?

We hauled them out there. That trip we had 2 side by sides and 3 wheelers. This summer we'll have 3 sxs's and 2 wheelers. I can't wait.
Quote from: WorfHog on April 05, 2019, 11:26:00 pmRemember when Auburn dog piled AND THEY LOST!
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Quote from: PorkSoda on August 21, 2019, 02:19:03 pmwe can't be terrible forever.
Quote from: The OTR on December 01, 2018, 09:43:29 amGonna start reward season with an important one.
Hogpharmer.  There will be no vote.  He rid us of hoginmemphis, otherwise known as gomerbullinmemphis, and no one else can match that accomplishment in our lifetime.

mckinneyhog5

April 10, 2019, 11:56:16 am #22
Going to New Mexico in June to look for Forrest Fenn's treasure. I know it's not Colorado but some people think his treasure is in Colorado. You should check his story out..may give you something to do while traveling through Colorado and if you go through New Mexico to get there. Warning! it can become very addictive once you begin.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenn_treasure

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jabberjawls

April 10, 2019, 02:38:50 pm #23
Fly to Colorado Springs.  See Garden of Gods. Drive up to Rocky Mountain National Park for a day or two.  Drive over to Aspen and that area for a day and then drive to Moab, UT.  Arches and Canyonlands.  Then drive to Durango stopping at Mesa Verde for an afternoon.   In Durango take the Silverton/Durango train.  Then drive the million dollar highway and, if you still have some time, go through Telluride.  Then head east stopping at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.  Then continue to head east catching some sights along the way to Royal Gorge.  Then fly home from Colorado Springs.
 

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April 11, 2019, 10:23:31 pm #24
Quote from: kibster on February 19, 2019, 10:28:00 pm
I have a friend that has offered up her condo in Vail for us to use.  I also think I would like Aspen (not knowing anything about it, so feel free to change my mind).
Definitely take her up on that. Aspen and Vail are both great. Better have some cash though, as both are pricey.
Maroon Bells at Aspen is gorgeous. As the locals say, you go to Colorado for the winters but you stay for the summers.
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EconHawg

April 30, 2019, 12:03:19 pm #25
I was in Colorado for a week in the middle of June last year. Spent a day in Keystone at their annual bacon/bourbon festival (it was as awesome as it sounds). Spent a day in Breckenridge, took the gondola up to the resort, and then just checked out some bars and trails. Spent a morning in Golden, then afternoon/evening checking out Denver and watching a Rockies game. Spent a day touring breweries in and around Ft. Collins and having some really great food in that area. Did a little bit of light hiking here and there with my buddy that lives out there, then finally drove to Omaha to take in the CWS finals.

There's good times to be had out there, and the elevation gives a great break from the heat that time of year. If you drive out there, I'd highly recommend driving over Loveland Pass if you end up anywhere near the area.
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