There's no other way to put it. Hikers will delight in Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks in the world, and one that offers hikers abundant trails to the tops of mountain peaks, along creeks and lakes, and through forests.

Rocky Mountain National Park is a sightseeing mecca. Around every turn there is a stunning vista of mountain peaks, forests, meadows and other natural wonders. A drive along Trail Ridge Road takes visitors above tree line to experience alpine tundra – and views from the high country – at its best.

Visitors who vacation to Colorado often have bikes in tow and it's no wonder why. This is a bicyclist's and mountain biker's haven. Colorado is a bucket list destination for many road cyclists because of the gigantic, beautiful, sustained climbs Rocky Mountain National Park, and much of Colorado, provides. Get those lungs and quads ready because Colorado delivers big to bicycling enthusiasts.

A vacation to Rocky Mountain National Park is a Western vacation through and through. And nothing provides a truly Western experience like a horseback ride. Visitors can enjoy 1-hour, half-day, full-day trail rides or an extended backcountry horse packing adventure. Adventures are available inside Rocky Mountain National Park and throughout surrounding regions.

Camping is the most fun a family can have during their Rocky Mountain National Park vacation. Camping during part of your vacation provides a wholesome, close-to-nature experience better than any other experience. Rough it in a tent, or camp in comfort in an RV or camper trailer. Camping opportunities abound in the Rocky Mountains.

There's plenty of great fishing to be enjoyed during your vacation to Rocky Mountain National Park. Fisheries inside Rocky Mountain National Park will provide plenty of sport fishing for brown, book, rainbow and cutthroat trout. And in every direction outside of Rocky Mountain National anglers will find numerous world-class fishing opportunities. This region is at the top of most fly-fisherman's list of places to cast a line.

Most visitors to the Rocky Mountain region want to see wildlife. In Rocky Mountain National Park, other areas of Colorado and in neighboring states, visitor may catch a glimpse of elk, bighorn sheep, moose, deer, fox, otters, occasionally a black bear, and many other medium and small critters.

Climbing has been a popular activity in Rocky Mountain National Park and the surrounding regions since the 1800s. Inside Rocky Mountain National Park, enjoy rock, big wall and ice climbing, bouldering and mountaineering. Ditto outside of the national park. Given its high mountains, Colorado is a mecca for rock climbing and mountaineering enthusiasts.