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byAlma Abell
Vacations in and around Rocky Mountain National Park can be relaxing. They can also be filled with a myriad of events and things to experience. In fact, between nearby Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park attractions can occupy you physically, emotionally and sensually no matter in what season you arrive. This entire region of Colorado is a smorgasbord of delightful adventures waiting to happen.
Attractions in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the state of Colorado’s “Crown Jewels.” Since 1915, it has wowed the visitors with its natural beauty. With 265,769 acres to explore, the park is a naturalist’s dream. It is home to 900 species of plants as well as 281 types of birds and 60 species of mammals. The park offers various children’s program.
Visit any of the five visitor centers. They offer Ranger-led programs as well as interactive exhibits, life-sized wildlife displays and interpretive programs. Come to enjoy the Park on special event days or plan to visit any of the historic sites in the Park. The Holzwarth Historic Site (a trail and early ranch/homestead) and the remains of the 1880 silver mining town of Lulu attract visitors who want to catch a glimpse of early Colorado history.
Yet, the biggest of all the Rocky Mountain National Park Attractions remains the mountains and the trails that run through them. The Park boasts some of the state’s highest peaks. You can climb and hike up to the peak of Longs Peak or Lumpy Ridges. Gaze out over a landscape that embraces more than 100 lakes, lush wetlands, pine, fir and spruce forests and alpine tundra.
Attractions in Grand Lake
While the Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the major attractions that bring visitors to Grand Lake, it is not the only one. Grand Lake has its own. Throughout the year, special events commemorate the community, the state and the country. Visit during the Winter Carnival in January or take part in the Arts and Crafts Fair in the summer. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy the beauty that surrounds the town. Visit the Kauffman House Museum and discover local and regional history.
Natural wonders abound in Grand Lake. Yet, visitors and locals also enjoy the other every day attractions. Come visit any of the many restaurants and shops that line the Grand Avenue. Walk the historic wood boardwalk. Grand Lake is about providing its guests with attractions that make for a rounded experience.
Rocky Mountain National Park Attractions
If you plan a visit to Colorado, do not ignore some of its greatest assets. Be sure to visit the Rocky Mountain National Park. Attractions here and in nearby Grand Lake combine the wonders of nature with human activities. The result is a wonderful experience for every member of the family.