Colorado
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Our Favorite Documentaries
Books – Non-Fiction
A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
Isabella L Bird
Campfire Stories: Tales from America’s National Parks
Dave Kyu and Ilyssa Kyu
Denver’s Sixteenth Street
Mark A Barnhouse
Manitou Springs
Deborah Harrison
Mesa Verde National Park
Duane A Smith
Rocky Mountain National Park: A History
C W Buchholtz
Salida
Kay Marnon Danielson
The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde
Caroline Arnold and Richard Hewett
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Duane Vandenbusche
Books – Fiction
Dead Canyon
Jeff Carson
Manitou Canyon: A Novel
William Kent Krueger
Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park
Aaron Johnson
On the Road
Jack Kerouac
The Bookseller: A Novel
Cynthia Swanson
The Last Green Valley
Mark Sullivan
The Man in the High Castle
Philip K. Dick
The Tie That Binds
Kent Haruf
The Wild Road Home
Melissa Payne
Woodland Manitou
Heidi Barr
For Younger Readers
Tracks, Scats and Signs
Leslie Dendy
Trees, Leaves & Bark
Diane Burns
Colorado Babies!
Steph Lehmann
Good Night Colorado
Adam Gamble
I Love the Mountains
Haily Meyers
I Love You as Big as Colorado
Rose Rossner
Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park
Aaron Johnson
Welcome to Colorado
Asa Gilland
Family Friendly Movies for Tweens and Teens
G
- Filmed solely in Colorado, including the Gunnison National Forest, Crested Butte, Ohio City and Delta
PG-13
- Set in Boulder many scenes were filmed there, specifically on Pearl Street Mall
PG-13
- Main scenes of the road trip were filmed in Breckenridge and Estes Park
- Multiple scenes also take place at The Stanley Hotel
PG-13
- The mountain-highway chase took place in Monarch Pass and was the most damaging scene of the movie with over 40 vehicles destroyed
- Other locations include Woodland Park and Aspen Ranch
PG-13
- Many of the military scenes were shot at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs
PG-13
- Fictional Barnett Collage where Jones teaches, was portrayed by the University of Colorado in Boulder
PG-13
- The pivotal chase scene took place in Glenwood Canyon, which was also the backdrop for a rockclimbing scene
PG-13
- The infamous Walmart and sledding scene was filmed in Frisco and various tree cutting scenes were filmed at the Breckenridge Golf Course and Highlands area
PG-13
- The primary set was built around an old mining town in Creede, incorporating some of the original buildings
PG-13
- Train scenes were filmed at the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, with other scenes filmed in Telluride and Colorado Springs
R-Rated Films
R
- While filmed internationally, this action packed film is set in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains
R
- Stapleton International Airport (now the Central Park neighborhood) doubled as Washington Dulles
- Highland Lake Church near Mead was used as the villain’s headquarters
- Other scenes were filmed in Denver and Breckenridge
R
- Shot at the Schmid Ranch, a 900-acre working ranch on the outskirts of Telluride
R
- Both the book and the movie are primarily set in an isolated Colorado resort which was inspired by the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park
Television Shows and Series
TV-14
- Primarily based in the Hawaiian Islands, multiple episodes take place in Dog’s home state of Colorado
TV-14
- The show is set in the underground Cheyenne Mountain Complex in Colorado Springs
TV-MA
- While based in the fictional town of Garrison, Colorado some scenes were filmed in Colorado such as Maggie’s bar being filmed at the 141 Saloon in Naturita, a former uranium mining town
TV-PG
- While filmed elsewhere, this small town teen drama takes place in fictional Everwood, Colorado
RVs in the Badlands
Series
RVs on Screen
Ultimate Road Trip Playlists
We’ve curated a handful of Spotify playlists to pair perfectly with your travels!
Famous Musicians From Colorado
Podcasts
We’ve curated a handful of podcasts to pair perfectly with your travels!
Recommended Maps
Recommended Guides
Campground Fun
S’mores Sticks
These are a must have for campfire nights! You can roast hot dogs and marshmallows all night long on these!
Table Top Fire Pit
So you can still enjoy s’mores even if there is a fire ban.
Disposable Charcoal Grill Pan
Check to be sure there aren’t any fire restrictions before you purchase this.
Fairy Lights
Bring some of these solar or battery-powered lights and hang them around your campsite…instant style for the environment!
Wint-O-Green Lifesavers
These are a must. Get a fresh pack, wait for night time around the campfire. Pop one in your mouth and crunch/grind it with your mouth open. You are in for a surprise! Trust us 🙂
Pop Up lantern
For those after-dark trips to the campground bathroom, or set it up on your picnic table for the evening.
Fire Starter
Helps with starting your campfire!
Kitchen & Bathroom
Drip Coffee Maker
An easy coffee solution for campsites without electric hookups (your RV’s coffee pot will only work when you have electricity).
Meat Thermometer
Make sure your meat is cooked through on the grill!
Disposable / Compostable Dishware / Utensils
Save on dishwashing and water.
Hanging Toiletry Bag
Save space in the RV bathroom.
Microfiber Towel
Compact, lightweight, super absorbent, and quick drying. Great for carrying with you to lakes, rivers, or rafting trips, or just as an extra towel in the RV.
Useful for RV Travel
Power Bank
A portable charger for your devices.
Sasquatch Multi-Tool
Fun and useful! Has a bottle opener, cord cutter, screwdrivers, butterfly wrench, can opener, and 4 hex wrench positions.
Loop Earplugs
These earplugs filter sound waves to reduce noise while still allowing you to hear music and speech clearly.
Sleep Headband Bluetooth Headphones
Use to mask noise/listen to music via Bluetooth, to help you sleep better. Good for side-sleepers who find earbuds uncomfortable!
Magnetic Hooks
Put them on the back bumper – and hang bathing suits to dry. Just remember to bring them in before you drive away!
Grill Gloves
To move the hot grill off the table when you are done grilling.
Dishwasher Gloves
Keep hands clean during the task of dumping your waste tanks!
AC Inverter
You can use this to charge your phone or run low-power devices on household (AC) current without running the generator or plugging into shore power. (More on all of that in your Adventure Kit!)
Out & About
Binoculars
If you’re looking for an outstanding pair of binoculars, these are a great choice
Binoculars
A less expensive binocular option.
Hiking Poles
Hiking with poles improves balance and stability, reduces strain on joints, and increases walking speed.
Sun Hat
Useful for face and neck sun protection.
Kids Camera
Ideal for ages 3-8 years, this camera is easy for little hands to hold. Has video mode, selfie mode, in-built games, neck lanyard, and comes with an SD card
Disposable Camera
Consider for younger children, especially if they don’t have a phone yet.
Day Pack
A lightweight backpack is useful for carrying water and other supplies when you are out exploring.
Walkie Talkies
These are great for exploring. Give one to your kids (make sure you test it first). Then off they go!
Wet Wipes
Very handy.
Pet Waste Bags
Small and easy to carry for packing out trash.
National Park Passport
Preserve your memories of America’s national parks with this compact passport book.
Games For in the RV
Wiki Stix
Make sculptures on the windows!
Window Art
You can put up your creations on the RV windows!
