June is a great time of year to explore Colorado's Rocky Mountains. If you haven't considered spending a few days exploring our diverse state before or after ACE/NETC, do so.
Within a day's drive you can find yourself rafting one of the wildest rivers in Colorado, driving across the highest paved continuous road in the U.S., exploring desert canyons, or tasting some of the finest beer made in America.
Colorado's snow pack is exceptional this year and that means rivers will be running big and fast come June. Numerous float companies offer incredible rafting on the Arkansas River out of Buena Vista, which is two hours southwest from Denver. Other smaller rivers also offer exceptional rafting opportunities. Just search "river rafting + Colorado" and see what you find.
Rocky Mountain National Park is less than two hours northwest of Denver. Hike to falls, spy herds of elk, witness glacial geology unfolding underfoot and drive across the high alpine tundra on Trail Ridge Road. Estes Park and Grand Lake offer numerous accommodations.
If you have more time on your hands, consider a drive across the state to Grand Junction. With numerous vineyards, wineries, orchards, canyons, rivers, mesas - the physical beauty and diversity of the state's western edge is unparalleled.
Or, just stay put in Denver and explore the "Mile High City's" vast network of recreational trails, brew pubs, restaurants, museums, and more. Denver's urban adventures are perfectly suited for everyone, whether you're traveling with family or on your own.
See you in Denver!
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