Page 3; Trip #2 – Four States, Four Corners, Four Parks, Four Days.

4 Days: Santa Fe, Grand Canyon, Four Corners, Arches National Park, Colorado National Monument, Rocky Mountain National Park.

Day 3 – Grand Junction and Breckenridge. 

It’s only about two hours to the Colorado National Monument. This place is home to some of my favorite spots in America. It’s kind of like a combination of Arches National Park and a baby Grand Canyon. To me, Colorado is the most beautiful of the Continental States. The drive between Grand Junction and Rocky Mountain National Park will show you that. Slowly, you will see the rocks turn to snow peaked mountains. When people go to Colorado, they aren’t there to stay in the cities. There are so many outdoor activities you can do in Colorado. My advice is to stay in Vail or Breckenridge and find some outdoor sports and hiking to do. 

Day 4 – Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park / Denver and home 

Did we wake up in Moab yesterday? Did that really happen? It’s true, we did. One last monumental park. 

Wake up, and take the trip North to Rocky Mountain National Park. Be warned: If you want to see wildlife, then get there EARLY. The animals are harder to spot as it gets warmer during the day. Be careful as you are driving up Trail Ridge Road. Don’t ride the brakes on the way down, it’s bad for the car … actually, it’s not your car, so POUND THE BRAKES FOR YOUR SAFETY. After admiring the snowfights at 10,000 feet (yes, there is snow even in July), head to Estes Park for lunch. Then, it’s onto Denver to return the car. There are some nice sites to see in Denver. Walking the main drag to the Capital is fun. Or, if you have time, check out Boulder instead. Also, if the Rockies are in town, check out Coors Field. Return the car, hop on a plane, and you just had one ridiculously productive four day weekend.

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