By No Vacation Required, on December 9, 2016

Rocky Mountain National Park in photos

Here are a few of our very favorite pictures, representing some of the favorite parts of our adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP).

Have a look and be sure to check out our other posts for more photos and for details on how we pieced together this snowy adventure in the great state of Colorado.

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First order of business? Finding a good hike! We even found a frozen-over lake at the end.
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The Stanley Hotel’s has many upscale touches.
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RMNP had just celebrated it’s 100th anniversary.
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Snow didn’t stop us!
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We based ourselves in ultra-charming and outdoors-y Estes Park, Colorado (where The Stanley Hotel is located).
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Always buy the t-shirt!
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And then it was off to Denver for the “city” part of our adventure. The Hyatt Place downtown was a perfect base.
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Love Mexican food? You must try Dos Santos in Denver.
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Souvenir shopping in Denver.
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A great reminder of the National Park Service’s centennial.
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Comfort food goes well with any travel adventure.
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We ended out journey with a walking tour of Denver.

How would you spend an adventure at a national park?

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