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Vacation Planning Guide for Visiting Colorado with the Kids

Boys hike in Rocky Mountain National Park   
Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park lets kids enjoy a giant sandbox in a spectacular setting.   High peak near the ghost town of Sneffles, Colorado, off the Million Dollar Highway   The Christiania Lodge in Vail, Colorado   Skiing at Monarch Mountain ski area, Colorado
Summertime Recreation and Activities for Families in Colorado
Ah, summer in Colorado!

When the lowlands are broiling, its cool in the high country.

The wildflowers are blooming, the pines are whispering, and the people that serve visitors are on the job and ready to help you have a great vacation.

It's time to pack up the kids and head out on another great Colorado adventure.
 





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Colorado has four national parks, six national monuments, and two national historic sites.








Hiking with kids in Rocky Mountain National Park
Photo: Families on summer vacation can find some of
Colorado's best hiking trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.

     
It's cool - high summer in the high country. There's no better place to escape the heat and catch a fantastic view. 

Whether you want to go whitewater rafting, explore a national park, try your hand at fishing, hike a peak, paddle a canoe, or relax in the warm sunshine with a mountain vista, Colorado offers a variety of activities to choose from.


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Recommended Trip: Trail of the Ancients



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