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Re: Steamboat State Park or Canon City, Co?
4runnerguy wrote: First I must ask how you, your husband, and five teenagers are going to fit in your truck??? Check this link for lots of info on things to do: Now This Is Colorado 4runnerguy... You caught that the math didn't work, eh? ;-) First of all, I forgot that the oldest of the clan coming with us is 22. The older two kids will be driving separately. We bought the truck thinking that their traveling days with us were over, or at least minimal. But after our successful West Virginia trip last year, no one was willing to miss this one, as they are all anticipating that this will be better. Thanks for the website link, too. I have to ask... One the homepage there is a quick YouTube video, but it doesn't say where that is. Do you know the answer? Because THAT is where I need to take the family! Thanks to all the other responses, as well. I wish I would have thought to post this weeks ago!481Views0likes0CommentsRe: Steamboat State Park or Canon City, Co?
Old-Biscuit wrote: "My older son, who is getting old enough that he won't be camping with us much longer, wants to go to Colorado. He has been talking about going to Denver all summer. Why Denver?" .............is this the 20 yr. old? LINK As for which area..........we really enjoyed being around Canon City Area. That RAM won't have nay problems regardless of route taken. Enjoy the trip! OMG... that never even crossed my mind! Actually, it's the 18 year old, and knowing him...well, that's an interesting thought. I just about bust a gut laughing! And thanks for the Family Travel website link. That is a wealth of information there, which I will be studying closely. Thanks for all the other responses thus far. As far as my son's fixation with Denver goes, I think he just thinks Denver and Colorado are the same thing. And this is why I've just been trying to focus on finding a place where we can do those things that I know will keep everyone happy. My 20 year old daughter is the outdoorsy, active, nature-loving type, as is the 18 year old. When we went to West Virginia last year, they spent most of their time hopping in the cheap raft we bought to float down the steam next to our campsite. That was, by far, the best camping trip we've had and will be a tough one to follow! If we did go to Steamboat Lake, tubing in the Yampa was on my list. And there is a skate-park in Steamboat (plus for the 18 year old). I did find information for rafting as well. And that is it. A day of just relaxing at the campsite is okay, too, as long there are things to keep the kids occupied. Are there any day trips from that spot, or is it too far? Because it has been so difficult to find spots, I did make reservations, but I'm not concerned about losing the first night fee if I cancel. I just want to keep everyone occupied! I hadn't really looked at Glenwood Springs. I think I will be up late again tonight searching the web!480Views0likes0CommentsSteamboat State Park or Canon City, Co?
Hello, I am planning a last minute trip to Colorado. Or I should say, I'm trying to, but I need help Some background: My older son, who is getting old enough that he won't be camping with us much longer, wants to go to Colorado. He has been talking about going to Denver all summer. Why Denver? I don't know. I have been more focused on finding a campground that has things to do for my five kids ages 11 through 20. or at least with in driving distance of various sites and activities. We tend to all like "foresty" camp sites. We would definitely like to go rafting, and zip lining would be an added bonus. For both of those activities, and an available campground, I narrowed the search to the Canon City area. There is a campground and those two activities are available. I thought I was done. But then I noticed that Steamboat Springs State Park popped up on several past posts for campground recommendations, and they have a few available sites. But I'm not sure about the activities in that area, besides rafting. We have five days; if we stay there, are there any other suggestions for things to do? And then my final obstacle. My husband is concerned about the drive in Colorado. All of our past "big" camping trips have been with a pop-up being pulled by our Excursion. We have a new truck (Ram 3500) to pull our new trailer with (27 ft). Having never pulled this trailer that far, he is wondering about the route to either of these destinations. Anything we should take into consideration? I apologize for the length... I couldn't figure out how to make this shorter and still make sense. Any help would be appreciated!2.5KViews0likes15Comments
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