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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!