Opinions for First National Park Visit

I think we are going to try for Colorado. It seems like the closest area for our first time and based on some feedback has a lot to offer.

I think that is an excellent choice.

IF . . . you might like an alternative route here is one with which I am very familiar. Just one possibility:

Don't know where you will start in Florida, I have randomly picked near Crestview on I-10.

First night in Fairview Riverside State Park near Madisonville, LA just off I-12. In Layfayette, LA take I-49 north to Shreveport.

Second night in Texarkana, Shady Pines 380 miles. West on US 82 to Wichita Falls then US 287 to Goodlett, TX and

Third night at Ole Town Cotton Gin in Goodlett, 354 miles. US 287 to Amarillo then on through Clayton, NM to Raton.

Fourth night at Raton Pass RV park, 358 miles. That leaves 278 to Estes Park.

I have towed over most of this route several times. Only exception is between Shreveport and Paris Texas--because our home is off this portion of the route. I have stayed in every campground I've mentioned except Shady Pines in Texarkana, but am familiar with that one as well.

Just one of many possibilities, but this one I know well.