Ascend to amazing altitudes in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. In this 4K journey through the Rocky Mountain National Park and beyond, I'm taking you to the highest roads, peaks, and postcard picture mountain towns in North America. From the heights of Trail Ridge Road in the park (the highest continuous paved road in North America), to the jaw-dropping vistas of Mount Blue Sky, home to the highest paved road in North America, this adventure offers more than just a scenic tour-it's a journey through high altitude peaks, and awe-inspiring landscapes. We also visit the highest visitor center in the National Parks system and drive through Leadville, Colorado which is the highest incorporated town in North America. Do I like themes? Yes I do.
Trail Ridge Road: Buckle up as we explore the 48-mile scenic byway that soars to an elevation of over 12,000 feet! This road isn't just a driving adventure-it's a way to experience the park's alpine tundra, offering expansive views that will take your breath away. I filmed extensive 4K footage of the winding road, met a few elk along the way to properly showcase the highest road of its kind in North America.
Alpine Visitor Center: Standing tall at 11,796 feet, this is the highest visitor center in the National Park System. Discover why this is one of the most iconic stops in the park! We capture the stunning panoramic views from the top, with snowcapped peaks and wildflower-filled meadows and grazing elk. You'll feel like you're walking among the clouds!
Mount Blue Sky: On another day, we ventured down to Mount Blue Sky, home to the highest paved road in North America. This magnificent drive climbs up to 14,130 feet above sea level, making it the ultimate challenge for drivers and adventurers alike. I'll take you to the tip top.
We spent a few days inside the park and then headed out to more Colorado Mountain areas. Leadville, CO: As we journey beyond the national park, we'll do a quick drive through of the historic town of Leadville, the highest incorporated town in North America at 10,152 feet. I got a few shots of it's Victorian architecture. Then we headed Great Sand Dunes National Park and onward to Durango, the Million Dollar Highway, Silverton, Ouray and Telluride.
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00:00 Highest Paved Road, Summit of Mount Blue Sky, Rocky Mountains
00:54 Rocky Mountain extensions, San Juan Mountains
01:38 Colorado River Headwaters
01:54 Famous Colorado Mountain Towns
02:16 Signs of Altitude Sickness
02:32 Leadville, Colorado, Highest Incorporated City in North America
03:15 Where in the world is Rocky Mountain National Park?
03:44 Denver International Airport
04:36 Interstate 70 eastbound
05:45 Estes Park, Colorado
06:46 Estes Park Aerial Tram (Tramway) up Prospect Mountain
07:17 Elk in Estes Park, Elkhorn Avenue
08:38 Granby, Colorado, RV Parks, Old West Wagon Accommodations
09:48 Grand Lake, Colorado
10:14 Rocky Mountain National Park Camgrounds
10:37 Video Highlights of Rocky Mountain National Park
11:06 Trail Ridge Road, Highest Elevation Continuous Paved Road in North America
11:33 Alpine Visitor Center, Highest Visitor Center in National Park System
12:28 Are there restaurants in Rocky Mountain National Park?
13:12 Summer storms in Rocky Mountain National Park
13:46 Tundra Communities trail, tundra facts
14:36 Mushroom Rocks
15:21 Twice the UV Ultraviolet rays
15:41 Rainbow Curve
15:50 Old Fall River Road
17:51 Chasm Falls
19:54 Trail Ridge Road
20:42 Rock Cut
21:00 Milner Pass visual
21:14 Lake Irene
21:28 Rocky Mountain National Park Brochure
21:39 Bear Lake Area
21:58 Glacier Gorge
22:29 Bear Lake Area Lake Hikes and distances
22:48 Nymph Lake
23:18 Bear Lake shore
23:29 Mount Blue Sky, formerly Mount Evans
23:40 Highest Paved Road in North America
25:02 Summit Lake Park
25:32 Denver University Observatory
25:42 Mount Blue Sky Summit Trail
27:54 Georgetown, Colorado
28:28 Guanella Pass
28:51 Leadville, Colorado: Highest Incorporated Town in North America
29:00 Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range
29:10 Great Sand Dunes National Park
29:30 Million Dollar Highway
30:00 Silverton, Colorado