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Cali-MinnieWinn
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May 29, 2017

Recommendations Great Basin NP to Rocky Mountain NP

I am having trouble trying to figure out a portion of our road trip; specifically from Great Basin NP to Rocky Mountain NP. We have 3 days/2 nights for this portion of the trip, leaving Great Basin o...
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rexlion
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May 30, 2017
No question in my mind... I'd camp at James Robb SP, just south of Fruita CO, and spend the day in Colorado National Monument. Elevation is mostly in the 5000'-6000' range so it should be cooler than Moab. You get all of the sandstone color, but minus the arches. If you have a decent camera and tripod, plan to snap some photos at dusk from one of the northernmost overlooks of the town lights far below.

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