Not sure if this is the right place, but I just read in the Denver Post that Colorado residents (I know RVers are not in this group) are beginning to resent all us vacationers that come to the state to spend our hard earned money. We're using to many of their hiking trails, putting too much strain on the Parks, and causing too much traffic problems. I was kind of wondering what would happen if we could all agree on the year and just go some place else that would appreciate our money for 12 months. I'm sure that as many Texans we see here if they all stayed home it would sure make someone sit up and take notice.And all the hunters. Think how much money all the out-of-state hunters must bring into the state every year. Just all us Forum members might not be noticed but if someone who knew how could post it on Tweeter or Facebook it might really be noticed.Don't take me wrong, I love the State and have been coming here on vacation once or twice a year for over 50 years from Oklahoma but I do like to be appreciated considering all the money I've left in the state over the years.Just hope I'm not stepping on too many toes here.

Nice first post, and welcome! Not sure if you are aware but you are responding to a post that's 8 years old. That said, since you have such strong opinions on restricting state travel to locals only, perhaps you'd share your business name so we can make sure to avoid "bothering" you. I mean if you're gonna talk the talk, then walk the walk.

We have made two visits to Colorado in the past three months.On the first trip we stayed in Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Mueller State Park, as well as stays in Commercial campgrounds in Woodland Park, Buena Vista and Vallecito Lake.This month we stayed again at Cheyenne Mountain, then at a commercial campground in Estes Park before heading on up toward Great Teton National Park.On the way back we stopped first at Rifle Gap State Park then on to Pa-Co-Chu-Puk campground in Ridgeway State Park. Today we towed over the Million Dollar Highway for the first time (through we have driven over it many times. We saw the most magnificent display of glowing, golden Aspens we have ever seen anywhere.We had some tire trouble just as we pulled into Rifle Gap State Park. We were treated with the greatest courtesy by the staff at the Walmart in Rifle, Colorado and by the staff at Discount Tires in Grand Junction.We try to show the same kind of courtesy to the people we meet in Colorado, and all we can say is: "Thank you for sharing your great state with us for over 60 years." (Yes, I am 84 and my wife is 80.)

During my last trip around CO i thought I picked up some negative vibes. I haven't been back and have no such plans in the foreseeable future. Not really a big deal for me. It's a big country.

Nothing new about that attitude, try reading Edward Abbey's book, Desert Solitaire, for the full treatment. He also coined the term 'Industrial Tourism'. It's the Sierra Club Philosophy.

As a native Coloradoan, I get zero of your money, and quite frankly, it wouldn't bother me a bit if the tourists stayed home. The real problem is that there are just too many people these days, ad I know I'm part of the problem when I visit other states.

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Hatetourists28
Explorer
Oct 03, 2024
As a business owner in Colorado who would gain from tourism I can positively say, “YOU ARE RIGHT”! We don’t want you or any tourists here tearing up our trails and running us off the road to get to them. We don’t want your business and we don’t care if you tourists don’t want to visit Colorado. Believe me, if you all decided to vacation somewhere else, Colorado would send you all off with a HUGE SMILE!! Go bother Utah I hear they’re nice there, unlike us Coloradans who have been beaten into anger and rage against tourists. You all brought it on yourselves. Take your rudeness and aggressive driving habits with you! Byeeee!
- way2roll
  Navigator II
  Oct 03, 2024
  Nice first post, and welcome! Not sure if you are aware but you are responding to a post that's 8 years old. That said, since you have such strong opinions on restricting state travel to locals only, perhaps you'd share your business name so we can make sure to avoid "bothering" you. I mean if you're gonna talk the talk, then walk the walk.
CardinalCamper
Explorer
Sep 24, 2016
This is our 3rd summer in Gunnison we feel welcome here during the summer.We like to fish so tried a fishing forum to try and make a few friends.Well that did not go so well.A few memebers were not very nice about transplants.One guy said that he hated all the transplants coming to his state.One guy said he is tired of all the potheads coming to his state.
I made a few post on the site to share my fishing day with useful tips several times only got a response from one person.I also replied to others post they thanked others but not me.I have closed my account on this fishing forum.Oh well I will just stay to myself and Mind my on business.
ljr
Nomad
Sep 24, 2016
Padlin wrote:
It's the same in all tourist areas, too many people with too much time and money for the non shop owning locals. Been like that in the Adirondacks for years. NYC folks buying up town and lake property, driving up taxes and apartment rentals so much the locals have to move to somewhere more affordable.

I tend to avoid places with active NYC infestations too.
Padlin
Explorer
Sep 24, 2016
It's the same in all tourist areas, too many people with too much time and money for the non shop owning locals. Been like that in the Adirondacks for years. NYC folks buying up town and lake property, driving up taxes and apartment rentals so much the locals have to move to somewhere more affordable.
ljr
Nomad
Sep 23, 2016
During my last trip around CO i thought I picked up some negative vibes. I haven't been back and have no such plans in the foreseeable future.

Not really a big deal for me. It's a big country.
dakasa47
Explorer
Sep 23, 2016
Thank you for info about the Front Range. Both my husband and I have a strong interest in the geology of the Earth. It is a fascinating subject and we enjoy visiting places and learning about how they came to be on this earth.
padredw
Nomad
Sep 22, 2016
We have made two visits to Colorado in the past three months.

On the first trip we stayed in Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Mueller State Park, as well as stays in Commercial campgrounds in Woodland Park, Buena Vista and Vallecito Lake.

This month we stayed again at Cheyenne Mountain, then at a commercial campground in Estes Park before heading on up toward Great Teton National Park.

On the way back we stopped first at Rifle Gap State Park then on to Pa-Co-Chu-Puk campground in Ridgeway State Park. Today we towed over the Million Dollar Highway for the first time (through we have driven over it many times. We saw the most magnificent display of glowing, golden Aspens we have ever seen anywhere.

We had some tire trouble just as we pulled into Rifle Gap State Park. We were treated with the greatest courtesy by the staff at the Walmart in Rifle, Colorado and by the staff at Discount Tires in Grand Junction.

We try to show the same kind of courtesy to the people we meet in Colorado, and all we can say is: "Thank you for sharing your great state with us for over 60 years." (Yes, I am 84 and my wife is 80.)
Thom02099
Explorer II
Sep 22, 2016
Busskipper wrote:
dakasa47 wrote:
I have only been to Colorado once and I never heard the description Front Range. Can someone tell me what that means? It seems like it is a certain area of Colorado?????????

I-25 top to bottom - where the mountains start. Foothills to the Rockies.

Front Range

^^^^^ What Bill said.

H E R E is more information. It's the urban corridor, roughly defined as the area from Cheyenne WY south to Pueblo CO and the counties that this encompasses. Though it's actually the mountain range itself, it's become synonymous with the urban area as well.
Busskipper
Explorer
Sep 22, 2016
dakasa47 wrote:
I have only been to Colorado once and I never heard the description Front Range. Can someone tell me what that means? It seems like it is a certain area of Colorado?????????

I-25 top to bottom - where the mountains start. Foothills to the Rockies.

Front Range
dakasa47
Explorer
Sep 22, 2016
I have only been to Colorado once and I never heard the description Front Range. Can someone tell me what that means? It seems like it is a certain area of Colorado?????????

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