24 Top Things To Do In Colorado

Above, Square Tower House at Mesa Verde National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Being a resident of northwestern New Mexico, I have the good fortune to be near enough to Colorado (within 3 hours) to go there, even if just to see a movie (Godzilla vs. Kong in Durango) while theaters were closed in New Mexico.

I also went there last year on a camping trip with a friend to Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Ridgway and Mesa Verde National Park. 

WTOP has an article on 24 top things to do in Colorado, which are all worthy of one's consideration while doing vacation planning.

They begin with:

Colorado is made for outdoorsy travelers and adventurous souls. Snowcapped mountains, rushing rivers and dramatic canyons create a rugged yet stunning landscape worth exploring. Meanwhile, cities like Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs provide a taste of culture. While you might think of the state primarily as a ski destination, there are plenty of fun things to do in Colorado during every season. Spring brings perfect weather for hiking in one of the state’s four national parks, and summer means you can cool off in a variety of pristine lakes. Plus, there are numerous annual festivals, breweries and historic mining towns that will make Colorado stand out. The state offers so much in the way of activity, it can be difficult to decide how to spend your time. Read on to see the top things to do in Colorado. (Note: Some tours and excursions may be affected by the coronavirus outbreak. New policies may be in place, including capacity restrictions and parking reservation requirements. Check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of State and local tourism boards before traveling.)

 To see what the 24 top things to do in Colorado, go here.

Best National Parks For Your Next Vacation

Above, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming made the list. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Summer is here and people are wondering, "Where should we go?"

Fortunately, WTOP has posted the "Best National Parks To Visit On Your Next Vacation". It originated from U.S. News & World Report. These will give people some ideas.

It begins with:

WASHINGTON — Nature buffs looking to explore the outdoors have a lot of options in the U.S. 

It’s not easy to choose which national park to travel to on the next vacation. 

U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best national parks in the U.S. for 2018. 

Check out the list in the gallery below. 

When it comes to which park to choose, travelers mostly head toward those locations offering a lot of different activities, according to U.S. News & World Report. 

“The ones that are the most popular are the really large national parks where you don’t only have hiking but you’ve also got fishing, you’ve got kayaking, in the winter you can do snowshoeing in some and even skiing,” said Erin Shields, assistant managing editor of travel at U.S. News & World Report. 

In addition to physical activities to keep moving, these parks also offer opportunities to see and experience local animals.

To see what parks are the best, go here.