Where to stay in Colorado in spring/summer

[bertieparker07@comcast.net]

We have seen quite a lot of the northwest, west coast, southern most southwest and southeast. Till now we have not STAYED in Colorado.

My husband visited by air on several ocassions but we haven't traveled there in our coach. Where would be a good staying spot so we could see as much of state comfortably by car?

[garykd]

Hi Driverdaisy,

The state may be too large to stay in one place and see it by car. Consider three places to stay (maybe one month in each place). Anywhere around:

1. Rocky Mountain National Park. (North Central)

2. Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Canon City area (Central)

3. Cortez area (Southwest)

You'll find plenty to do.

Stay away from the Northwest corner of Colorado (Dinosaur National Monument area) The towns in the area and the National Park police run speed traps (I do mean speed traps, pretty obvious after one is trapped). There is no joy in this area of the state.

[danorske]

Maybe,,, Don't Speed?

[tbutler]

We don't have a lot of information about you. Your personal profile is empty. I wonder what your interests are. Do you want to see the natural areas like the Black Canyon of the Gunnison or Mesa Verde? Are you more interested in seeing the ski areas and riding gondolas and shopping? Would you be interested in the Mint in Denver or the fossils in Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument? Some people are interested in the Casinos around Central City and it is a hoot to attend the opera in the old opera house in Central City. We enjoyed a trip across old Hwy 40 in the northern part of the state. We never saw any speed traps but then I watch my speed like a hawk, after all, I'm always an "out-of-town'r." Seriously, if you give us some idea of your interests we might have better, more relevant suggestions.

We haven't stayed in the campgrounds in the area but near Alamosa in the SE corner of the state is a mecca for RV's in the summer. Near Alamosa you will find the headwaters of the Rio Grande River with fishing and rafting. There are lots of parks along US 160 west of Alamosa. It looks like many of them are people who are summering in the area so there will be long term residents. The altitude makes the climate moderate. There is plenty to be seen in the southern half of Colorado and you will be within a day or two drive of most of it. You may want to settle in that area for a while and then explore out from there.

[garykd]

Hi danorske,

Normally I'd welcome a first post to the FMCA forum. In your case I'm making an exception. Maybe your future posts will be of benefit to other members.

A speed trap is when one is not provided information in time to slow down. Or the information is so poorly provided one must be a local to know the information is there. I figured someone would post something like your post. Your lack of sensitivity is appalling. There are still corrupt officers and municipalities out there, even in the 21st century. Try not judging until you walk a mile in the other person's shoes. There are so many speed traps in Northwest Colorado it reminds me of the 50's and 60's in Jesup and Ludowici, Georgia. If you haven't been there, please go. Then your posts may be different. Enough said?