I can add a travel tip from our experience in Rocky Mountain National Park. If you are driving cross country and live in a low elevation. When you take the highest highway your O2 sensor may need to adjust. Get out at several stops on your way up and walk around for about 30 minutes. Our SUV die on the road and would not start for about 15 minutes before finally limping to the pass. We got out and waited 45 minutes and then drove straight to the mechanic he just laughed and said it happens all the time. O2 sensor needs to adjust and takes time. It was a scary and dangerous lesson for this midwesterner. Love the videos.
I am a 4th Generation Colo Native. This is a good video but I have one correction. The Georgetown Loop was not originally just for tourists. The Colorado Midland RR went from Golden, Followed Clear Creek up to Idaho Springs and Georgetown to haul gold and silver ore down to Denver for Smelting. When Silver was found in Silver Plume and Bakerville, They built an additional line to those mining camps and the Devils Gate Bridge was built to accomplish that.
I gotta say…. What an absolutely incredible video. Literally everything about it, so many good ideas and I also saw some touristy stuff that I don’t care for that. I’m glad you included in the video. Another thing I love about the video is it doesn’t look like you were just filming the whole time and missed out on the vacation just to make the video, it genuinely looks like you had a good time with the family. Thank you for making it!!
This video beautifully captures the adventurous spirit of Colorado! From the thrilling road trip through the Rockies to experiencing everything "high" in Colorado-from the highest roads to a mountaintop amusement park-it's the perfect travel inspiration. The rich history, like Glenwood Springs' past as a spa destination and the ghost town Independence, adds so much depth. I love how you mix in fun, like the zipline tours and Vaudeville show. Can't wait to learn how to plan this trip! Thank you for sharing this exciting journey!
Chào các bạn hôm nay xem kênh các ban du lịch bên Colorado ,rất đẹp Cảm On da chia sẻ canh đẹp cho moi nguoi cung biet ,chuc vui vẻ ,Hạnh Phuc gia đình
This video is a stunning visual feast of Colorado's most breathtaking mountain towns and adventures! From the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park to the whimsical Glenwood Caverns, Matt and Cheryl's journey is packed with incredible sights and unique experiences. Their detailed exploration and vibrant storytelling make you feel like you're right there with them-definitely adding this road trip to my travel bucket list
Absolutely beautiful. My wife and I will be flying to Salt Lake City for an epic road trip to the Big 5 next Friday for 10 days. Looking forward to some touring, hiking and just hanging out.
@atimnile2401 Weather was great and the crowds were not too bad. Really enjoyed the hike to the Arches and exploring the Red Canyon and Bryce. But, frankly, it was all terrific. Love those Hoo Doos.
@@stevescramo592 ; That’s Awesome to hear 👍 ; Utah is one beautiful State I hope to visit some time ; & next year late Fall , wanna visit Estes Park in Colorado . Safe travels 💯
Thoroughly enjoyed this! My wife and I combined the Colorado Rockies with Dinosaur National Monument, Teton and Yellowstone. Then back to Denver from Wyoming.
Ive lived in Colorado my whole life. Colorado is home. Thank you so much. Ive actually been to all the places in your video, ESPECIALLY RMNP. Independence Pass is my favorite scenic drive.
Im a bus driver in Vail :) thanks for visiting. I just moved here last may and I want to explore colorado a lot more. This video really helped! Thanks!
Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, scenic beauty, or simply a peaceful escape into nature, Rocky Mountain National Park offers a wealth of experiences that will leave you awe-inspired and rejuvenated.
Thank you for amazing videos. I visited Fort Collins in1996 to attend short course at Colorado State University. I visited Denver, Boulder, Aspen, Veil, Estes Park, Greeley, Glenwood, Garden of Gods and Loveland. Colorado was a beautiful state in USA of course Rocky Mountain. Greetings for me from Indonesia.
In May 2024 for my birthday my daughter took me to Denver, took train ride & we stayed in Glenwood (that Amtrak was AWESOME)! The bus rides are free for me be cuz I'm a senior! We visited Aspen... The people are nature folks & quite fit as well as kind & considerate. My goodness it's breathtakingly gorgeous & absolutely abundance of walking (my stepper said I'd walked 55,794 steps, kinda overwhelming but do-able! Loved my Colorado adventure 👍🏿❤️😊
@@WereintheRockies Can you tell me how a student who is traveling from another country and wants to see some good places in two days can affordably visit Rocky Mountain and some nearby sites?
I lived in Glenwood for 10 years in the ‘80’s. I loved this place, Hanging Lake, Marble, Carbondale, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle. The only thing was that my new husband and I couldn’t afford to buy a home there. I loved the 4 seasons, Aspen trees, columbines, and being close to the wildlife!!!
Hats off to you and your wonderful family for this Wonderful video...excellent commentary & information...Picturesque breathtaking views...I love Hills & Mountains... the video reminded me of John Denver's songs, the Western Novels of Louis l' Amour and got me thinking about the journey of the pioneers, their wagons, horses, belongings...Overall a Great video. Looking forward to more of such videos.
Thank you so much for this video. We have spent several weeks in Colorado on two different occasions and are going back in a few weeks. A couple of the places you highlighted are areas we had planned to add this time around so your information was helpful.
Telluride, nestled in the majestic San Juan Mountains of Colorado, is considered one of the state's most beautiful destinations. With stunning mountain scenery, breathtaking waterfalls, and fresh air, Telluride is a paradise for nature lovers seeking tranquility. In the winter, it becomes an ideal destination for skiing, while in the summer, the town is filled with wildflowers, attracting visitors to explore its scenic hiking trails.
Fantastic video thru my childhood home state! I took this virtual trip with you today. Guess I was homesick for the Rockies. Grew up in suburb of Denver & have great memories of camping with my family & girl scouts. Especially loved the segments of Rocky Mtn NP, Fall River Rd, & Aspen. You guys are a treasure. Thank you!!! Lisa from Santa Ynez CA
@lisablanton6842 We’ve done them, but not for UA-cam yet. We hope to in the future though! Thanks for the suggestion. We plan on visiting CO again this fall.
Wow this is absolutely beautiful. I am a Cameroonian journalist and I applied to do my PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder and having never been to the States, wanted to get a feel for what Colorado is like and I'd say your video gave me a pretty good idea. I'm a huge John Denver fan and seeing the park in Aspen created in his honor even convinced me more that I wanna study at CU Boulder. Thanks for this amazing video. You got yourself a new subbie from West Africa!
Such a beautiful state, would love to visit one day, so pristine. Thanks for letting me vicariously take a trip outta Baltimore even if only for a short bit 💯 that end of I-70 looks much more interesting and fun to me as well...
A little spice. I had 3 second cousins that lived on the road between Glenwood Springs and Aspen, visited in 1967. One had about 1500 acres close to Aspen and said he had been offered $3 million for it looked like a pile of rocks to me, he told me that the people in Aspin wanted to close the road from Glenwood to Aspen to keep out the riff wraf. Only way to get in would be by airplane. He did not mind to much as he and his son had an airplane.
Love the video except for the Breckenridge comment. I went during Thanksgiving 2020 & fell in love with Breck. Have been there 2020, 2021 & 2023. Never been in summer but they also have lots of things going on plus lots of shops. This is my happy place! ❤
@@WereintheRockiesI agree with your Breckenridge comment, all the little shops are pretty useless for the most part. It was pretty boring there, I left after two days.
I have only made stops in there during the summer months, but it is a great town for skiing & getting around town easily. It has always been a more laid-back and affordable ski town in my experience. Unfortunately, I haven't made it out there in a while. I grew up in Colorado Springs. I miss the mountains. I'm hoping to go on a road trip out there next year and pick up my niece's 2 oldest kids & my sister to enjoy some similar experiences. The new tubing area looks like fun. Thanks for the video!
Your suggested itineraries miss Ouray, the San Juan Mountains, Dallas Divide, Telluride, Silverton, Weminuche wilderness, Durango Narrow Gauge railroad and Mesa Verde in SW Colorado. Maybe a second trip, but Colorado's "best" should, in this old Colorado Native's opinion (who now lives in central Utah), include a mention of that area. I agree that a follow-on to Utah is terrific. The Southwest loop can branch over and hit either Arches/Canyonlands from the south or head past the Grand Gulch area to Capitol Reef NP. All the greatest country on the planet.
I TOTALLY agree!! Ouray is one of my FAVORITE places on earth!! And the Uncompagre (sp?) Mountain Range is w/out equal. I also loved the quaint mountain town of Cripple Creek w/their free-roaming burros!! In the early 1970's, I lived in CO - off-seasons in Denver, where I worked in a law office, w/5 attorneys. But w/the 1st hint of snow, I took off for the slopes, where I worked for a ski lodge, doing everything from waiting tables or tending bar, to carrying luggage, checking in guests, cleaning rooms, & even stand-up comedy when the snowstorms were bad enough that regularly scheduled entertainment couldn't get through!! It was a great life!! In 1993, I took my 19-year-old daughter on our own road trip. We visited Breckenridge over the 4th of July. I still laugh at how freaked out she was to wake to a late snowfall. When she realized it was such a dry cold, that she didn't need a jacket & even her sandals were no problem, she decided it was the coolest experience ever!! ❤❤
That’s a great way to share the two control systems. Thanks for sharing. I had a similar set up to split Lionel conventional power and Legacy or MTH DCS. I’m running upwards to 22 v AC, so the controller in your video would not work for me, although I like it very much.
Alma is the highest town in colorado 10355 ft above sea level ,as my husband lived there in early 80s and he took my daughter and I to see it and all those beautifull mt. and towns 3 years ago. the whole state has boomed so fast though. especially the front range area. GYAUOTP haha the town mato of Alma and now his va . truck license plates
Great video. Seriously, well done. A lesser known fact is that it is actually called the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel. Westbound tunnel is named after Dwight Eisenhower and the Eastbound tunnel, which was completed 6 years after the Ike, is named after Governor Edwin Johnson.
Are you sure it wasn't 1976 when the dam in Estes broke. I was living there when everything got wiped out. It was 1976 not 1982. I loved you video. I live in Arizona now, so this was a trip down memory lane for me.
@@WereintheRockies That's interesting. By 1982 I was in the military and didn't live there anymore. The one in 1976 was very devastating. It wiped out most of the road to Estes up the Big Thompson River and they found dead bodies as far away as Nebraska. I loved your video. I haven't been back to Colorado since my husband died in 2017. He was also from Colorado. I miss the state. It's so beautiful, but I don't have the courage to go back yet.
The Big Thompson had to major floods one in 1976 and then in 2013, my dad working on Big Thompson road in 76 and his boss told everyone to go home because of the rain. Then in 2013 it happened again because of too much rain in one shot, and as the 1982. That was the Lawn lake flood and it basic buried the town in mud and water, because I remember going to visit a couple of year afterwards.
One correction. Interstate 70 terminates in New Jersey near the beach town of Brielle, not in Baltimore. I know this because it ran near my house in Cherry Hill, NJ where I went to high school. I live in Denver now and when traveling I 70 I remember my younger years on the other side of the country. I enjoy the family feel to your videos and love anytime I can spend in the mountains.Thanks.
We were there the end of June/beginning of July. I would not go earlier than that. Many people like to go in the fall to see the beautiful fall colors.
I love Colorado there are still so many places that are absolutely beautiful such as pikes peak scenic byway, garden of the gods, sand dunes, telluride, mesa verde, royal gorge bridge,Cheyenne mountain zoo, mayflower gulch ,bear lake campground, crystal mill, black canyon of the gunnison, lumpy ridge trailhead, steamboat springs, dinosaur ridge, and Colorado national monument.
Total did the effects. Some pretty rad art.i totally loved seeing in the beginning the two train passing each other and running opposite side by side. I notice the number 53 is on a lot of the cars. Is there a reason for that or is it just coincidence. I also wonder the artists story behind some of the art. Very interesting and intriguing to me. Great video by the way!
This was so interesting and well put together. I've lived in CO for the last 40 years and really enjoyed checking off the places I've visited and seeing some of the places I haven't been to. Great video.
Oh man this makes me want to do Colorado on on Utah trip (will be already booked). 😆. We did RMNP and Great Sand Dunes last summer and got a taste of Colorado.
The beauty of nature shown reaches the deepest pockets of soul.
I can add a travel tip from our experience in Rocky Mountain National Park. If you are driving cross country and live in a low elevation. When you take the highest highway your O2 sensor may need to adjust. Get out at several stops on your way up and walk around for about 30 minutes. Our SUV die on the road and would not start for about 15 minutes before finally limping to the pass. We got out and waited 45 minutes and then drove straight to the mechanic he just laughed and said it happens all the time. O2 sensor needs to adjust and takes time. It was a scary and dangerous lesson for this midwesterner. Love the videos.
thank you soooo much for sharing this!! We will put this tip in our travel guides as well.
Do you have the car running when you stop or turn it off? Probably off, but I want to make sure. Thanks!
What kind of car was this?
Good tip 😊
I am a 4th Generation Colo Native. This is a good video but I have one correction. The Georgetown Loop was not originally just for tourists. The Colorado Midland RR went from Golden, Followed Clear Creek up to Idaho Springs and Georgetown to haul gold and silver ore down to Denver for Smelting. When Silver was found in Silver Plume and Bakerville, They built an additional line to those mining camps and the Devils Gate Bridge was built to accomplish that.
Thanks so much for the correction, and thanks for watching!!
Exactly
3rd generation Colorado here. Colorado died over 10 years ago. It’s all just east California now.
@@f0rmaggi0same with New Mexico 😢
Thats not right
Great job Sarah you aced it 👏 Love running your errands with you see you next week👋🏻😉
Did this road trip twice. It’s absolutely amazing
I gotta say…. What an absolutely incredible video. Literally everything about it, so many good ideas and I also saw some touristy stuff that I don’t care for that. I’m glad you included in the video. Another thing I love about the video is it doesn’t look like you were just filming the whole time and missed out on the vacation just to make the video, it genuinely looks like you had a good time with the family. Thank you for making it!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This video beautifully captures the adventurous spirit of Colorado! From the thrilling road trip through the Rockies to experiencing everything "high" in Colorado-from the highest roads to a mountaintop amusement park-it's the perfect travel inspiration. The rich history, like Glenwood Springs' past as a spa destination and the ghost town Independence, adds so much depth. I love how you mix in fun, like the zipline tours and Vaudeville show. Can't wait to learn how to plan this trip! Thank you for sharing this exciting journey!
We're excited for you to do it all someday! Enjoy.
Chào các bạn hôm nay xem kênh các ban du lịch bên Colorado ,rất đẹp Cảm On da chia sẻ canh đẹp cho moi nguoi cung biet ,chuc vui vẻ ,Hạnh Phuc gia đình
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
Excellent travel guide and motivating!!!!!!!!.
Thanks a lot😊 Colorado is amazing 😊
in 1966 my senior class took our senior trip to Estes Park and its still my favorite place to go to.
Thank you for the video and the time. I truly felt like I was in for the ride along with your family. Stunning!!
This video is a stunning visual feast of Colorado's most breathtaking mountain towns and adventures! From the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park to the whimsical Glenwood Caverns, Matt and Cheryl's journey is packed with incredible sights and unique experiences. Their detailed exploration and vibrant storytelling make you feel like you're right there with them-definitely adding this road trip to my travel bucket list
Thank you so very much! Glad we can help.
I never seen detail films from Colorado,thanks for this amazing tutorial film ,we enjoy a lot
This cures my homesickness thank you
Absolutely beautiful. My wife and I will be flying to Salt Lake City for an epic road trip to the Big 5 next Friday for 10 days. Looking forward to some touring, hiking and just hanging out.
Have a wonderful time!
How was your trip & what did you like the most??
@atimnile2401 Weather was great and the crowds were not too bad.
Really enjoyed the hike to the Arches and exploring the Red Canyon and Bryce. But, frankly, it was all terrific. Love those Hoo Doos.
@@stevescramo592 ; That’s Awesome to hear 👍 ; Utah is one beautiful State I hope to visit some time ; & next year late Fall , wanna visit Estes Park in Colorado . Safe travels 💯
I like how your video is basically set up like a documentary. It's helping me plan our trip!
Glad it was helpful! Good luck.
Thoroughly enjoyed this!
My wife and I combined the Colorado Rockies with Dinosaur National Monument, Teton and Yellowstone. Then back to Denver from Wyoming.
Nice
Wow , Colorado looks amazing.
It is!
Ive lived in Colorado my whole life. Colorado is home. Thank you so much. Ive actually been to all the places in your video, ESPECIALLY RMNP. Independence Pass is my favorite scenic drive.
Im a bus driver in Vail :) thanks for visiting. I just moved here last may and I want to explore colorado a lot more. This video really helped! Thanks!
You should! It’s so beautiful.
Can you tell me how a student who is traveling from another country and wants to see some good places in two days can affordably visit Rocky Mountain?
I love watching Road Trip videos, ever since I was little I loved traveling, n I don't get to do it as much now since my family is always busy
Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, scenic beauty, or simply a peaceful escape into nature, Rocky Mountain National Park offers a wealth of experiences that will leave you awe-inspired and rejuvenated.
I’m amazed by the way this place nurtures such a wide range of wildlife species
It's great!
I love the Rockies I Live Brigham City,UT we are moving to Pleasant Grove,UT🙂❤
Thank you for amazing videos. I visited Fort Collins in1996 to attend short course at Colorado State University. I visited Denver, Boulder, Aspen, Veil, Estes Park, Greeley, Glenwood, Garden of Gods and Loveland. Colorado was a beautiful state in USA of course Rocky Mountain. Greetings for me from Indonesia.
In May 2024 for my birthday my daughter took me to Denver, took train ride & we stayed in Glenwood (that Amtrak was AWESOME)! The bus rides are free for me be cuz I'm a senior! We visited Aspen... The people are nature folks & quite fit as well as kind & considerate. My goodness it's breathtakingly gorgeous & absolutely abundance of walking (my stepper said I'd walked 55,794 steps, kinda overwhelming but do-able! Loved my Colorado adventure 👍🏿❤️😊
Sounds wonderful! Glad you had a good time.
@@WereintheRockies Can you tell me how a student who is traveling from another country and wants to see some good places in two days can affordably visit Rocky Mountain and some nearby sites?
Excellent video of the beauty of Colorado.
Glad you enjoyed it
I so much love this video ... thanks as always! Kirk
Glad you enjoyed it
Best harmonica playing and wind instrumentals
Great video! I live here in Colorado and love seeing your videos ❤
How kind! Thank you for watching. We appreciate it soooo much
Fabulous video - tons of great information - looks like an amazing trip! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
😍😍😍 Hmmm… this may have to be my family’s next vacation! Great video as always!
Robin, you’re the best! Thanks for watching.
Great video! I was in Breckenridge and Frisco last summer and loved both towns. Also did a bike trail between the two. ❤
That’s awesome!
I grew up in Denver, left in 1978. Thanks for some awesome memories
The road trip looks absolutely incredible, can't wait to explore these beautiful mountain towns in Colorado myself!
Have fun!
Maroon Bells is Heaven on Earth. I grew up in Basalt. Between Glenwood and Aspen. I miss Colorado so much.
We love it!
Your video is absolutely mesmerizing! The landscapes are captured so beautifully. Thanks for sharing these amazing views! sub & 👍
Thank you very much!
Just found your channel today and subscribed…this the first video i watched and love it…will watch other videos…Thanks & ❤from Malaysia
Beautiful video post, Thank you for Sharing the Most Famous Place.
Glad you enjoyed it
I lived in Glenwood for 10 years in the ‘80’s. I loved this place, Hanging Lake, Marble, Carbondale, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle. The only thing was that my new husband and I couldn’t afford to buy a home there. I loved the 4 seasons, Aspen trees, columbines, and being close to the wildlife!!!
I grew up in Basalt. Love the area.
Colorado is very special and amazing.
Took notes walking the way for our next trip , great video ❤
Hats off to you and your wonderful family for this Wonderful video...excellent commentary & information...Picturesque breathtaking views...I love Hills & Mountains... the video reminded me of John Denver's songs, the Western Novels of Louis l' Amour and got me thinking about the journey of the pioneers, their wagons, horses, belongings...Overall a Great video. Looking forward to more of such videos.
So nice of you, thank you so much!
Colorado looks peaceful...😮
Merci beaucoup pour l'histoire de Colorado Road Trip❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Millions of blessings,
Esther St Juste
Colorado is so poetic
Very interesting story!!!
Glad you think so!
Wonderful enjoyable viewing. Thank you for sharing every moment
LOVE your videos. Very informative and easy to watch. I would like to take this trip for sure.
You should!
This place is very Pretty! Especially by the Stream
Thank you so much for this video. We have spent several weeks in Colorado on two different occasions and are going back in a few weeks. A couple of the places you highlighted are areas we had planned to add this time around so your information was helpful.
Enjoy!
It's just heaven in colorado, I hope to visit one day, watching from ca.usa😊
Telluride, nestled in the majestic San Juan Mountains of Colorado, is considered one of the state's most beautiful destinations. With stunning mountain scenery, breathtaking waterfalls, and fresh air, Telluride is a paradise for nature lovers seeking tranquility. In the winter, it becomes an ideal destination for skiing, while in the summer, the town is filled with wildflowers, attracting visitors to explore its scenic hiking trails.
Telluride is great!
Fantastic video thru my childhood home state! I took this virtual trip with you today. Guess I was homesick for the Rockies. Grew up in suburb of Denver & have great memories of camping with my family & girl scouts. Especially loved the segments of Rocky Mtn NP, Fall River Rd, & Aspen. You guys are a treasure. Thank you!!!
Lisa from Santa Ynez CA
Thanks so much Lisa! Happy you enjoyed it and hopefully we did your home state justice!
You should also make stops in Golden (Coors Brewery, Lookout Mtn/Buffalo Bill's Grave), & Morrison (Red Rocks Amphitheater).
@lisablanton6842 We’ve done them, but not for UA-cam yet. We hope to in the future though! Thanks for the suggestion. We plan on visiting CO again this fall.
Wow this is absolutely beautiful. I am a Cameroonian journalist and I applied to do my PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder and having never been to the States, wanted to get a feel for what Colorado is like and I'd say your video gave me a pretty good idea. I'm a huge John Denver fan and seeing the park in Aspen created in his honor even convinced me more that I wanna study at CU Boulder. Thanks for this amazing video. You got yourself a new subbie from West Africa!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching.
Very nice job. Thanks for sharing. cheers
Such a beautiful state, would love to visit one day, so pristine. Thanks for letting me vicariously take a trip outta Baltimore even if only for a short bit 💯 that end of I-70 looks much more interesting and fun to me as well...
Thanks for watching! Good to hear from a Marylander!
I love this so much ❤ if CO just didn't have such rough winters! 😢😅
Loved your video. Nature at its best.
Glad you enjoyed it
Super Video!!!
A little spice. I had 3 second cousins that lived on the road between
Glenwood Springs and Aspen, visited in 1967. One had about 1500
acres close to Aspen and said he had been offered $3 million for it
looked like a pile of rocks to me, he told me that the people in Aspin
wanted to close the road from Glenwood to Aspen to keep out the
riff wraf. Only way to get in would be by airplane. He did not mind to
much as he and his son had an airplane.
The west of america is always beautiful and great nature, greating from south east asia.
Absolutely gold
rock mountain is a wonderful place. thanks for sharing the video
You're welcome.
Thank you so much for making this awesome video. It's very well done and Filmed with very useful tips and information. 👍👌
I really appreciate your videos on the town of Estes Park. I currently reside in Utah. Taylorsville area.
You're welcome!
Nice vid
Love the video except for the Breckenridge comment. I went during Thanksgiving 2020 & fell in love with Breck. Have been there 2020, 2021 & 2023. Never been in summer but they also have lots of things going on plus lots of shops. This is my happy place! ❤
Thanks for sharing!! We know several people who love Breck a lot!
@@WereintheRockiesI agree with your Breckenridge comment, all the little shops are pretty useless for the most part. It was pretty boring there, I left after two days.
I have only made stops in there during the summer months, but it is a great town for skiing & getting around town easily. It has always been a more laid-back and affordable ski town in my experience. Unfortunately, I haven't made it out there in a while.
I grew up in Colorado Springs. I miss the mountains.
I'm hoping to go on a road trip out there next year and pick up my niece's 2 oldest kids & my sister to enjoy some similar experiences.
The new tubing area looks like fun.
Thanks for the video!
I LOVED this video....well done...maybe we can do it someday...hope so....thanks from Niagara Falls Ontario 😂😂
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I love this state very much
Proud of you Jerry stone 👏
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Your suggested itineraries miss Ouray, the San Juan Mountains, Dallas Divide, Telluride, Silverton, Weminuche wilderness, Durango Narrow Gauge railroad and Mesa Verde in SW Colorado. Maybe a second trip, but Colorado's "best" should, in this old Colorado Native's opinion (who now lives in central Utah), include a mention of that area. I agree that a follow-on to Utah is terrific. The Southwest loop can branch over and hit either Arches/Canyonlands from the south or head past the Grand Gulch area to Capitol Reef NP. All the greatest country on the planet.
Maybe we'll have to do a "part 2". Thanks for the suggestions.
I TOTALLY agree!! Ouray is one of my FAVORITE places on earth!! And the Uncompagre (sp?) Mountain Range is w/out equal. I also loved the quaint mountain town of Cripple Creek w/their free-roaming burros!!
In the early 1970's, I lived in CO - off-seasons in Denver, where I worked in a law office, w/5 attorneys. But w/the 1st hint of snow, I took off for the slopes, where I worked for a ski lodge, doing everything from waiting tables or tending bar, to carrying luggage, checking in guests, cleaning rooms, & even stand-up comedy when the snowstorms were bad enough that regularly scheduled entertainment couldn't get through!! It was a great life!!
In 1993, I took my 19-year-old daughter on our own road trip. We visited Breckenridge over the 4th of July. I still laugh at how freaked out she was to wake to a late snowfall. When she realized it was such a dry cold, that she didn't need a jacket & even her sandals were no problem, she decided it was the coolest experience ever!! ❤❤
You are so lucky. Your wife seems like a really sweet soul.
Thanks guys - very informative and nicely explained it all .... May I please ask which month did you do Colorado trip?
It was June
This makes me want to go on this tour
That’s a great way to share the two control systems. Thanks for sharing. I had a similar set up to split Lionel conventional power and Legacy or MTH DCS. I’m running upwards to 22 v AC, so the controller in your video would not work for me, although I like it very much.
Alma is the highest town in colorado 10355 ft above sea level ,as my husband lived there in early 80s and he took my daughter and I to see it and all those beautifull mt. and towns 3 years ago. the whole state has boomed so fast though. especially the front range area. GYAUOTP haha the town mato of Alma and now his va . truck license plates
Great video. Seriously, well done. A lesser known fact is that it is actually called the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel. Westbound tunnel is named after Dwight Eisenhower and the Eastbound tunnel, which was completed 6 years after the Ike, is named after Governor Edwin Johnson.
Thanks so much for the compliment. Thanks for the detailed history!
thanks guys
Very nice and informative video. What month was your trip taken?
End of June/beginning of July.
Great video! Thank you 😊!
Thanks for watching!
Are you sure it wasn't 1976 when the dam in Estes broke. I was living there when everything got wiped out. It was 1976 not 1982. I loved you video. I live in Arizona now, so this was a trip down memory lane for me.
Interesting! It looks like there were two floods. The 1976 is called the Big Thompson River Flood and the 1982 is called Lawn Lake Dam Flood.
@@WereintheRockies That's interesting. By 1982 I was in the military and didn't live there anymore. The one in 1976 was very devastating. It wiped out most of the road to Estes up the Big Thompson River and they found dead bodies as far away as Nebraska. I loved your video. I haven't been back to Colorado since my husband died in 2017. He was also from Colorado. I miss the state. It's so beautiful, but I don't have the courage to go back yet.
The Big Thompson had to major floods one in 1976 and then in 2013, my dad working on Big Thompson road in 76 and his boss told everyone to go home because of the rain. Then in 2013 it happened again because of too much rain in one shot, and as the 1982. That was the Lawn lake flood and it basic buried the town in mud and water, because I remember going to visit a couple of year afterwards.
بلد رائعة ومذهلة استمرّ يابطل أنت مبدع تمامآ 💦🚓🦋
So amazing love it❤
One correction. Interstate 70 terminates in New Jersey near the beach town of Brielle, not in Baltimore. I know this because it ran near my house in Cherry Hill, NJ where I went to high school. I live in Denver now and when traveling I 70 I remember my younger years on the other side of the country. I enjoy the family feel to your videos and love anytime I can spend in the mountains.Thanks.
NJ-70 ends near Brielle. Interstate 70 ends in Baltimore. Easy mistake. Like you, we love the mountains. Thanks for watching.
Great video...I'm planning to go there in Summar but like to know what time you visit there?. What is the best time to visit?
We were there the end of June/beginning of July. I would not go earlier than that. Many people like to go in the fall to see the beautiful fall colors.
@@WereintheRockies That's what we are planning to go. Thanks again for great video
I love Colorado there are still so many places that are absolutely beautiful such as pikes peak scenic byway, garden of the gods, sand dunes, telluride, mesa verde, royal gorge bridge,Cheyenne mountain zoo, mayflower gulch ,bear lake campground, crystal mill, black canyon of the gunnison, lumpy ridge trailhead, steamboat springs, dinosaur ridge, and Colorado national monument.
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Total did the effects. Some pretty rad art.i totally loved seeing in the beginning the two train passing each other and running opposite side by side. I notice the number 53 is on a lot of the cars. Is there a reason for that or is it just coincidence. I also wonder the artists story behind some of the art. Very interesting and intriguing to me. Great video by the way!
I’m not sure if the number 53 has any significance. Thanks for watching.
Great adventures! When did you visit those places? I wonder if May is a good time to go to Colorado... :-)
We visited at the end of June. We don't recommend May if you can help it - too snowy or muddy on trails, and not everything is open yet.
@@WereintheRockies That’s a pity! I thought to visit Colorado on May, I have to find another direction now. But thanks for advice 🙂
This was so interesting and well put together. I've lived in CO for the last 40 years and really enjoyed checking off the places I've visited and seeing some of the places I haven't been to. Great video.
Very cool! Thanks for watching.
Awesome... thank you for this video...
Our pleasure!
Good folks all through Colorado….rocky mountain high.
Great video! Question, what camera are you using, like how it's smooth and easy on the eyes!
It’s an iPhone 14 Pro Max. Thanks for watching.
What Month or Months, was this road trip ? Sure would help.
Thanks for the reminder. I will try to include this in future videos. We did this trip in June!
Hi, end of july to 2nd weeknof august,how is the weather?
It varies depending on your elevation, but Colorado's average high during that time is 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
nice ❤
I loved this
Oh man this makes me want to do Colorado on on Utah trip (will be already booked). 😆. We did RMNP and Great Sand Dunes last summer and got a taste of Colorado.
Colorado is great!
Love it 😍
Colorado makes me speechless ❤