Things to Do in Colorado | Colorado Family Road Trip

Things to Do in Colorado | Colorado Family Road Trip: For our family summer vacation, we took a road trip through Colorado. On our trip, we visited the Mesa Verde National Park, the Treasure Falls, the Great Sand Dunes National Park, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, and the Rocky Mountain National Park (Sprague Lake, Bear Lake, Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, and Emerald Lake). We had no idea how many fun things there are to do in Colorado, and we only scratched the surface. We hope this video helps you plan your next road trip through Colorado. Thanks for watching.

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  • @robbielatta8343
    @robbielatta8343 Жыл бұрын

    I love that you both take your kids on these trips. More families need to get their kids outdoors and exploring. Don't be afraid just do

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. We agree. Taking the whole family along is definitely more work, but the memories made are invaluable.

  • @robbielatta8343

    @robbielatta8343

    Жыл бұрын

    We just went to Italy for two weeks with my 5 year old and he had an absolute blast

  • @guscunnilin
    @guscunnilin11 ай бұрын

    You have a beautiful family. I live in Colorado and still need to do some of this stuff with my family. Thanks for sharing

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    11 ай бұрын

    I am sure you could add more idea to the list of what to do in Colorado. We can’t wait to go back. Such a beautiful state!

  • @phoebeanne2932
    @phoebeanne2932 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much I’m going next week with my baby girl she’s 5 and my son who’s 15 this helps me plan so much

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope you have the best time. Glad you found the video helpful.

  • @joeshaw5776
    @joeshaw57763 жыл бұрын

    Love the new clip as well. The family time playing the sandboard, the beautiful scenery of the fall and the lake, both of the parts are amazing!! Can't wait to give a try

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Joe!

  • @piggybabytiffany
    @piggybabytiffany2 жыл бұрын

    Big family~I am very envious!

  • @EricsSouthDakotaAdventur-lu8kt
    @EricsSouthDakotaAdventur-lu8kt2 ай бұрын

    Aww little kids so cute. Colorado is very pretty

  • @douglashunter1754
    @douglashunter1754 Жыл бұрын

    Emerald Lake is one of my favorite places on this planet!

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    We weren’t prepared for how beautiful it was.

  • @Blessedgirl1955
    @Blessedgirl19552 жыл бұрын

    How beautiful Colorado is and what a sweet and special family you have! I enjoyed every minute of this video and if I were planning a trip to Colorado I would want to see everything you went to as well.

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should definitely visit Colorado Charlotte.

  • @tesla1161
    @tesla116111 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the information

  • @rossiposse
    @rossiposse3 жыл бұрын

    Yay I’m so happy you posted this video! Your family trip video of Yosemite inspired us to do a similar trip recently. Thank you for sharing your journeys with everyone, I love watching them! This now totally makes me want to take our family to Colorado! 🤗👏🏔

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rossi Posse! So fun to hear your family was able to go to Yosemite! Best wishes.

  • @GreenOnionVintage
    @GreenOnionVintage2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this! Planning my family's first CO trip for this spring and I think I'm going to write down your exact itinerary! You hit everything that we'd like to see.😀

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are going to love it! We already want to go back because we didn’t see it all.

  • @donaldoswald5329
    @donaldoswald53292 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for touring sites in the southern half of the State. Another trip, will be hotter, Bent's Fort in La Junta, Picture Canyon, Camp Amache, Sand Creek Massacre Historic Site, Beecher Island near Wray, Old Town in Burlington, and do much to see in our State!! Mount Princeton Hot Springs near Salida too and get in some fishing.

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    2 жыл бұрын

    We would love to come back and visit more of Colorado. Thank you for the suggestions.

  • @barbarakenney8288
    @barbarakenney82882 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @myrtlebeachsara
    @myrtlebeachsara2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, giving me lots of ideas 😊

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are sooo many things to do. We can’t wait to go back.

  • @myrtlebeachsara

    @myrtlebeachsara

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ActivelyFamily we've never been! Planning to take my 2 and 5 year old this Easter! Going to do half Colorado and half south Dakota! Do you have any thing you think we shouldn't miss, or anything not worth visiting?

  • @wildcedaroutdoors588
    @wildcedaroutdoors5882 жыл бұрын

    Great highlights. We're heading back to Colorado next summer - looking forward to it!

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    2 жыл бұрын

    We’d love to go back. What would you add to the list of things in Colorado?

  • @wildcedaroutdoors588

    @wildcedaroutdoors588

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ActivelyFamily we'll be heading from Moab, Utah up to Yellowstone via Colorado for the next trip. The plan is to stop at Black River Canyons Wilderness Area and then Rifle Falls on the way to Meeker and Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge before we cross into Wyoming. I'd love to get back to the Gunnison area again though, it's been nearly 15 years.

  • @israelg.r.6230
    @israelg.r.6230 Жыл бұрын

    I wish visit Colorado again one day , actually I don't live in the United States but I hope so 🙏

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    Us too. We want to go back to Colorado too.

  • @richardfink31
    @richardfink312 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful family, thanks for sharing your trip with us.

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Brightbear_mom584
    @Brightbear_mom584 Жыл бұрын

    This is inspiring! I have never been to the mountains or ever seen a forest like that. We are trying to plan a trip to Colorado in June and have no idea where to start not where to stay. We’re thinking airbnb. How far apart was everything from each other? I’d definitely do the Rocky Mountain NF. My husband isn’t a fam of sand ao we wouldn’t do the sand dunes. We want mountains and views, beautiful hikes, wildlife, waterfalls and lakes and swimming spots. My husband will want to fish too. Any advice for a very first time trip for a family with a 2yo boy? I have a hiking carrier like you have to carry my son in. My son is a handful and fearless.

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi. You are going to love Colorado. From Colorado Springs to Rocky Mountain NP is about 2 1/2 hours. If you can handle that long of a road trip I suggest it. Otherwise there is plenty to do just staying in Estes Park.

  • @jessicaj2000
    @jessicaj2000 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. How many days total was this trip? We just got back from our Oahu family vacay and a big thanks to you the the trip was awesome. I guess we’re going to Colorado next. 🎉

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    I am jealous of your Oahu vacation. We want to go back. This Colorado trip was about 8 days including the driving to and from.

  • @torivandeklundert8136
    @torivandeklundert81362 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Hoping to do some of these this April. Where do you recommend staying near all these places?

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    2 жыл бұрын

    We stayed in Colorado Springs for 3 nights and then drove to Estes Park (near Rocky Mountain NP) and stayed at the YMCA of the Rockies. Tons of hotel options in both cities.

  • @deepaningappa5631
    @deepaningappa5631 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I am planning to visit there with my 5 year old. We were about to skip hiking a around bear lake, but seeing your kids doing motivated me to go for it. Do we need a timed entry pass to do the hiking s around bear lake?

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi. From the info I found online Rickey Mountain NP is still doing a timed entry system depending on when you are going. www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm Bear Lake is a fun, easy walk.

  • @fatiboo
    @fatiboo2 жыл бұрын

    Great Inspiration… may i ask wäre u got the backpack from ? Greetings

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. We got all of our kid packs from REI. www.rei.com/product/168501/rei-co-op-tarn-12-pack-kids

  • @ANANTAAASHA
    @ANANTAAASHA23 күн бұрын

    How old was Issac when you guys visited Colorado ? I have 2.5 yrs boy, planning to make a trip there Thanks

  • @niravshah6178
    @niravshah6178 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice and informative video. May i know your trip Date and Month information ? So i can plan my trip accordintly for this year or next year.

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi. We started our trip June 12th and we’re back home by the 21st. This was in 2021.

  • @preetinair1617
    @preetinair16172 ай бұрын

    In which month did you travel. Thanks in advance

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    2 ай бұрын

    June

  • @preetinair1617

    @preetinair1617

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ActivelyFamily Thankyou

  • @ednalagunas7000
    @ednalagunas7000 Жыл бұрын

    At what time you guys notice that she wasn’t wearing her sit belts??

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    If only my kids buckled up right away after being asked the first time. 😆

  • @ednalagunas7000

    @ednalagunas7000

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel the same way!! 😂

  • @kristinesharp6286
    @kristinesharp6286 Жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the kids backpacks?

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi. The kids backpacks are from REI. www.rei.com/product/168501/rei-co-op-tarn-12-pack-kids

  • @kristinesharp6286

    @kristinesharp6286

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ActivelyFamily thanks

  • @lisapolinceusz1833
    @lisapolinceusz183321 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @bobbybrown8846
    @bobbybrown8846 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely not a beaver. Please identify the animal correctly for your children.

  • @ActivelyFamily

    @ActivelyFamily

    Жыл бұрын

    What animal was it?

  • @bobbybrown8846

    @bobbybrown8846

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ActivelyFamily Well, let’s start by looking at the tail. It has hair on his tail, not a flat paddle to smack the water with.

  • @j.miller2013

    @j.miller2013

    2 ай бұрын

    @@bobbybrown8846you can definitely respond to awesome videos without being arrogant and holier-than-thou.