Hayseed,20612 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 A good friend of mine (Young man) is taking his new bride to explore Colorado and Wyoming for a couple of weeks. Anyone have some info on things for the younguns to check out while they're there? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Damned Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Ouray, Silverton, Durango via the Million Dollar Highway (US550) watch the weather though. Fort Collins is pretty cool as is Boulder/Nederland. Cheyenne is ok but not much to it. Thermopylae, Cody, and Jackson Hole in WY. Also, that’s a huge amount of territory to cover though it doesn’t look it on a map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Don't forget Yellowstone in the winter if they have the trails open. Western Colorado has Colorado National Monument for some stunning views of rock formations and is a great place for photographs. Bonus is it is on the way to Durango et al. Lots of various hot springs along the way for a nice soak in the pools, Glenwood, Ouray, Orvis (clothing optional). Skiing is supposed to be good at several resorts right now but at $180+ a day is out of my league. Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laramie Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Don’t miss the Cody Firearms Museum! Laramie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 29 minutes ago, Laramie said: Don’t miss the Cody Firearms Museum! Laramie X2 and plan on at least 2 days to see it all! Well worth it.... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 If they snow ski they might want to try that... plenty of places in Colorado for wonderful downhill skiing. Otherwise Grand Junction has the Colorado National Monument which is outstanding and South of there Mesa Verde. This time of year the 4 Mile recreation area around Buena Vista offers some wonderful easy backcountry exploring if they have the right vehicle. Nothing high elevation there mostly sand roads and washes with plenty of exploration possible by foot. Just bring a backpack with supplies and watch the weather. I've also visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park in January and found it beyond fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus McGillicuddy Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 In Cody also don’t miss the Museum of Dug Up Guns. Great exhibits and best of all its free! Seamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 15 minutes ago, Seamus McGillicuddy said: In Cody also don’t miss the Museum of Dug Up Guns. Great exhibits and best of all its free! Seamus We enjoyed that very much - I would also highly recommend the green Trolley bus tour that leaves from the Irma hotel. This bus takes you on a looping tour in town that gives you some reference on the who and where of the original town plus takes a scenic drive out of town past the rodeo grounds and out beyond the Buffalo Bill dam. And of course Yellowstone is a must see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 May help to know the newlyweds interests... Maybe get a list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog McCoy SASS #5672 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Estes Park, Co. I use to go there one or twice a year. Tour the Coors Brewery if it is open. My ex-wife and I spent one or two weeks a year out there for many years and still did not see everything there was to do out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Kelly Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life said: Don't forget Yellowstone in the winter if they have the trails open. Western Colorado has Colorado National Monument for some stunning views of rock formations and is a great place for photographs. Bonus is it is on the way to Durango et al. Lots of various hot springs along the way for a nice soak in the pools, Glenwood, Ouray, Orvis (clothing optional). Skiing is supposed to be good at several resorts right now but at $180+ a day is out of my league. Regards Gateway Kid If they are going in the depth of winter, I highly recommend taking a guided snowmobile trip into Yellowstone. We've taken three guided snowmobile trips from Yellowstone's South Entrance up to Old Faithful and back. Lunch is served while at Old Faithful. The outfit picked us up at our Jackson hotel early a.m. and dropped us back at night. No snowmobile experience required. While two people can ride tandem (one drive the other rides) I recommend each get their own snowmobile. My wife drove her own even though she had no experience and was thrilled. The roads up and into the park are closed in the winter so about the only way in/out is by snowmobile or snowcat. Don't even begin to think cold will be a problem - it won't. All clothing provided by the outfitters, and the snowmobiles all have heated seats and handlebars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 The Medicine Wheel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Snowmobile excursions! Yes. Great idea! They're pretty much everywhere. 20 years ago I was in Ourey during the winter, January I think, and watched the International Ice Climbing competition. THAT was insane. The Estes Park mention... sure! Maybe even a stay at the Stanley Hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Also!! If it is open, Wy Hwy 14a!! You can use it to get to the Medicine Wheel and it’s one of the most scenic roads I’ve ever driven!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Wait till Spring ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Depends if the newlyweds like crowds, same old touristy crap, popular sights, etc. Colorado and Wyoming both have stuff to see and do. Depends if you want to do the same old crap or if one is adventurous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Jackson Hole, WY is a cool town. A snowmobile tour into Yellowstone is huge fun. My wife and I did that once. We saw quite a bit of critters too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 The best root beer made in Durango, CO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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