There is a lot more to Rocky Mountain National Park than you may realize. If you're planning your first trip to this wonderful national park, or if you haven't been in a while, watch to find out what to expect. Also, discover what mistakes to avoid when visiting... don't make the same mistakes we did. Thanks for watching!

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⚡Are you overwhelmed in the planning of a trip to Colorado and/or the Rocky Mountains? Don't be! Make your trip less stressful by getting our Rocky Mountain Travel Guide and our Top of the Rockies Travel Guide. Both guides come complete with a stepbystep itinerary: https://wereintherockies.com/store/'>https://wereintherockies.com/store/

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⚡Visit Rocky Mountain confidence with our Complete Guide to the Trail Ridge Road. Guide includes reservation requirements, driving tips, and things to do along the way.
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Other GREAT resources:
⚡Colorado Playlist:    • Colorado  
⚡RMNP Playlist:    • Rocky Mountain NP  
⚡Visit our website to learn more about Colorado and the Rocky Mountain area: https://wereintherockies.com/rockymo...
⚡Watch 11 Things Not to Do When Driving in Colorado:    • 11 Things NOT to do When Driving in C...  
⚡Colorado 101 for FirstTime Visitors:    • Colorado 101 for FirstTime Visitors  
⚡Watch Riding Colorado's Charming Georgetown Railroad:    • Riding Colorado's Charming Georgetown...  
⚡Watch our Aspen, Colorado Travel Guide Maroon Bells, Independance Pass, and more:    • Aspen Colorado Travel Guide: Maroon B...  
⚡RMNP Reservations: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisi...
⚡Read How to Spend One Day in Estes Park: https://wereintherockies.com/oneday...

Visiting Other Locations? We have more resources:
⚡Travel guides to Arches/Canyonlands, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and more: https://wereintherockies.com/store/'>https://wereintherockies.com/store/
⚡Moab Playlist:    • Moab, Arches, Canyonlands  
⚡Read our article The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Delicate Arch: https://wereintherockies.com/delicate...
⚡Read our article When is Arches Open and When is The Best Time to Visit: https://wereintherockies.com/archesb...

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0:00 Introduction
0:22 Don't be afraid of heights
0:59 It's not all about the road
1:58 Don't forget to look down
2:40 Don't forget reservations
4:07 Don't underestimate the altitude
5:25 John Denver
5:40 Dress warm
6:11 No dogs
7:15 Don't only camp in the park
8:16 Pack a picnic
9:01 Don't bring bear spray
9:52 Springtime = Bad Time
10:29 RMNP & Colorado Playlist

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