I stayed here with Aspen school District on a camping trip and I can say it is the best thing I…read morecould've possibly done to start my school year. Laurie and Scott were both such kind souls and truly made it worth the stay. When I forgot a water bottle, they graciously offered me one provided water every single morning, and didn't mind 20 kids every morning playing music and cooking breakfast . They truly made this experience your own. They include wonderful things like goat walks, chickens, egg harvesting, and plenty of other things. It's a wonderful campsite run by two wonderful people and when in the Palo is area I would highly recommend it. Thank you for your hospitality I can't thank you for your kindness. I cant wait to brag to next years students about how great you are. -Noelani M Von Stocken

Our daughter and son-in-law had their wedding at Sage View Ranch this September. It was a…read morewonderful experience and Scott and Laurie were amazing hosts! The location is beautiful, the ambiance was lovely and SVR is a great place for a weekend party. Scott and Laurie really helped our kids create the wedding of their dreams!

This is a great trail with a beautiful river running alongside it the first mile is an easy walk…read morethrough mile two and then becomes moderate and trail starts to narrow and be less traveled by mile three. Then is a great view at mile 4 at 8000 ft elevation. We ran out of time and could not continue any further. It's an amazing trail. I want to thank the previous reviews. This helped us find the trailhead. It's an awesome hike.

This is a very awesome trail that is not very well known by tourists. We stumbled upon it…read moregeocaching and I could not believe that it is not more popular! It's up to a 7.2 mile trail out and back. You can go any distance you chose. I would rate this as a moderate trail. They allow camping after the first five miles of the trail. The end of the seven miles tops out at 10,000 feet. This trail is accessible from May through October. Good parking! We only went a mile up because of a thunderstorm rolling in. It was all along a river! Super beautiful !! I wish I had more time to hike the rest! Can't wait to come back and finish the trail!

I had High hopes for this expedition. So when we first got there, they looked confused that we were…read morethere. They didn't really greet us when we got inside. (2 guys did outside when we asked where do we go for the kayak trip) so we're inside and it's a bar. We walk up and after about a min or so, they ask, "can we help you?" We explain we are here for the kayak trip. We fill out liability forms. And go outside with one of the reps. He shows us our kayaks gets us some life vest. He gave us a basic run down. I myself being out of state and living the city life. Don't really have any experience in all this, so I'm asking multiple questions. How long is the ride?, is it safe?, anything we should be aware of?, can we flip over?, what if we get lost?, can these kayaks hold me? (I'm 5'11 235lbs) keep in mind they're the inflatable kayaks not the hard plastic ones. (So yes, I have many concerns) not to mention, I have my girlfriend with me and her safety is my most imperative concern. So to continue.... he said, " it's about 4 hours depending if you sight seen or paddling. Stick to the right, and you'll see your boat launch. You can't miss it. It's a huge parking lot, with lots of cars and you'll see rafts and other kayaks (It was NOT a huge parking lot, with lots of cars and no rafts or kayaks pulled up there. It was a small entrance to pull up your kayak. my vehicle and 1 other truck was there) looked like a beach pit. Maybe because I'm from the city, I pictured a actual parking lot, pavement, and a bunch of rafts and kayaks there after people beach them. Well, we ended up missing our end spot and ended up 2 miles down from where we were suppose to be. Had concerns, called the front desk. A woman answered said, sounds like you passed it up. You need to paddle back. So we tried turning the kayaks around to paddle against the current. I myself was tired and my girlfriend was already exhausted. (Keep in mind, we already been on the river about 4 and a half hours) we tried but didn't make any ground. My girlfriend actually got swept away from me and ended up about 50 yards down and across the other side of the river and me on the other side. She calls me and we agree we need to get out the river and on to the bank. So she's crossing over to where I am and struggling to get to me because the river and the strong current. So I myself risk meeting her half way to help her. She was terrified and crying. But we made it to the bank. And crawled up some shrubbery and pulled up our kayaks. (I forgot to mention on this expedition there us no cellular signal till you get towards the end of the expedition.) We had to go through someone's property and in the interim my girlfriend got shocked by a electrical fence. We called the staff again, and they said to drop a pin location which we did. They said, " we need to get to a main highway because we can't get to you. Help me, help you!" So we had to walk a about a quarter mile or a little more pulling those kayaks as well. (Not to mention already exhausted and dehydrated) so we pull the kayaks through a field and had to go under a couple more electrical fences again knowing that we are in people's property. (Hoping we don't get shot at. I'm not familiar with Colorado) we drop another pin showing we made it to highway 65. 2 guys came and picked us up. Each in a separate vehicle. 1 guy seemed very irritated and annoyed. And the other seemed a little more polite. Told us to go sit un his truck with ac. (Because we were exhausted they did half to go in the property and retrieve the kayaks. It was about 30 yards or so) I was a bit surprised that they didn't really show any concern to see if we were ok. Especially because they're running a business. The more polite guy gave us a ride to our vehicle. We thanked him and went on our way. ( oh yeah, and where they leave your vehicle for pick up at the end of your expedition they tuck away your keys under your tire. Surprised, because I'm from out of state we don't do that because of theft. But out there it's a less concern. Which I'm cool with that part. Just letting yall know. ALL IN ALL THE EXPEDITION WAS BEAUTIFUL. THE BUSINESS JUST NEEDS TO HAVE A BETTER DIRECTION OF THINGS FOR TOURIST THAT ARE OUT OF STATE AND HAVE NO EXPERIENCE. PS. I write this post as a concern tourist. Not to ridicule or bash this business. SUGGESTIONS: *PAPER MAP OF RIVER SO US TOURIST CAN HAVE A BETTER IDEA AND EXPERIENCE. *SIGNS SHOWING THAT WE'RE A MILE FROM OUR DOCKING DESTINATION *SECONDARY DOCKING DESTINATION SO IF YOU HAPPEN TO MISS THE FIRST DESTINATION. (believe me, it's hard paddling against the current!!!)

If I could give 0 stars I would for the business. Staff was unwelcoming from the start. We rented…read moretwo kayaks and they gave us very little instructions on where to end. They just told us it's 8miles and to exit off the boat launch saying "you can't miss it." There was no sign or any trace of the boat launch and we ended up missing it going two miles further. We got off on the nearest river bank and called the office. They wanted us to walk back AGAINST THE CURRENT with the kayaks to the boat launch. That's 2 miles up!! So we ended up walking to the nearest highway where two gentleman picked us up. One of them seemed really annoyed, we didn't get an apology or any concern about our safety we were so tired and dehydrated from the whole experience at one point I was electrocuted from a fence we had to go through as there was no other way out of the river. There needs to be some kind of sign to let people know where to end the trail, I would hate for anyone to miss it and go through what we went through. The whole experience with the staff was rude, disorganized and unprofessional.

Whether you go snow shoeing hiking like a normie. This trail has changed and evolved so much that…read moreevery time I hike it I find new features new things and more challenges. It's a strong standing testimony that nature is forever wild and we are just the visitors Mother Nature allow. Enjoy the photos. NO YOU CANT SWIM IN HANGING LAKE! Do not be a bum and touch the water or get into it it's to be respected and enjoyed.

Such a beautiful end to a straight up hike! We loved seeing hanging lake , it was smaller in person…read more but just as spectacular. The trail is very clear, it's basically stairs going up for the 1.3 miles - 8 bridges total. I wouldn't go on a weekend or holiday or really any time other than off times - because even then, it was busy and hard to navigate around groups with such a narrow trail. There is a sprouting rock trail to the left of the hanging lake with a small trail leading to another waterfall coming straight out of the mountain. Overall, you can see why it is so busy - oh also, you have to have a parking reservation so make sure you sign up ahead

We visited Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on a Wednesday in September, and honestly, I think we…read moremay have discovered one of the best times of year to experience the park. The park's hours were 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we arrived around 11. Since we were staying at Hotel Glenwood Springs, getting to the park couldn't have been easier. The gondola is conveniently located right near the hotel, so we simply walked over, hopped on, and enjoyed the ride up the mountain. When we reached the top, a thunderstorm moved through the area, so the rides temporarily shut down. Rather than letting that derail our day, we headed over to the Lookout Grille, which turned out to be a great choice.The restaurant has beautiful views and open-air seating, and it was a really nice place to wait out the storm while having lunch. Then we noticed that the timing worked perfectly for the King's Row Cave tour. If you visit Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, do not skip the cave tour. The tours run at specific times during the day, so check the schedule when you arrive and plan around it. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history of the caves to life. You learn some really fascinating things about the geology and history of the caves and about how the entire park developed around them. The caves have a rich history going back to the turn of the 20th century, Understanding that history gave the park a completely different dimension for us, it isn't simply an amusement park sitting on top of a mountain. The caves are the heart of the place. By the time we finished the cave tour, the thunderstorm had passed and the rides were operating again. And this is where visiting on a September Wednesday really paid off. The park was not crowded. My kids were able to ride many of the attractions multiple times without standing in long lines. The cooler fall weather also made a huge difference. There are some steep grades and hills throughout the park, and walking around in the cooler temperatures was so much more comfortable than it would have been on a hot summer day. We didn't leave until the park closed at 5 p.m. Before heading down, we stopped in the gift shop, where we picked up a beautiful embroidered sweatshirt, a really nice mug, a couple of stickers, and some fudge. If you're someone who likes bringing home a souvenir from a trip, the gift shop is definitely worth stopping in. Then we hopped back on the gondola and rode down to our hotel. Don't Write Off Glenwood Caverns in the Fall One thing I would definitely tell people is don't assume Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is only a summer attraction. In fact, after experiencing it in September, I'm convinced that fall may be one of the best times to go. The weather is cooler, the crowds are lighter, and you can actually enjoy the rides without spending your day standing in lines or getting overheated walking around the mountain. They also have seasonal events coming up, including Oktoberfest, and there are additional holiday events later in the year, so the park continues to offer things to do beyond the traditional summer season. And you don't necessarily have to buy an all-day amusement park pass to enjoy the experience. If you're visiting Glenwood Springs for the hot springs and don't want to spend the entire day at the park, you can purchase the gondola and cave experience separately. At the very least, take the gondola up and do the King's Row Cave tour. It's a completely different experience from the rides and, in my opinion, one of the things that makes Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park special. We purchased the full-day pass because we knew we wanted to spend the whole day there, and I'm really glad we did. We got the caves, the views, the rides, the food, the cooler fall weather, and almost no lines. Our September Wednesday at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park ended up being one of the highlights of our Glenwood Springs trip and I would absolutely recommend adding it to your itinerary.

We are huge fans of Rock City, Dollywood and Knottsberry farms! Feel they give the real old-school…read moreAmericana/Old Western feel to a trip. This place (at least for me) has been added to the list! Once taking the gondalas to the top of the mountain, you have that great feel, and it seems, never busy. You are able to have a nice family day together - kids can ride the attractions and see the shows as many times as you want! The fairy cave experience was a highlight! I can't rave the place enough honestly. You just have to see it for yourself ... definitely not a miss!

We had an amazing time this morning doing the half day kayaking tour on the Gunnison River. It…read morejust so happened we were the only 2 people signed up, so we effectively had a private tour. I kayak quite a bit, but mainly on flat water, so the guide (whose name I sadly cannot remember) gave me a lot of paddling hints and taught me a lot about reading water conditions and how to approach water features. I will definitely be putting her advice into practice at home. My husband, who is less experienced, also had a wonderful time. I could not recommend this experience more!

We had the BEST time on our half day family rafting trip on the Gunnison River while we were…read morevisiting from AZ. Daniel and Gordon were both wonderfully friendly people to work with and get to know and made the whole experience so easy and pleasant!! We had our 11 year old and 3 year old with us (and 3 adults) and we weren't sure how the kids would do, but they absolutely LOVED IT!! They even jumped in the water at one point AND even got to help row a bit. :) We cannot wait to go back to CO and spend more time on the river. If you do a rafting or paddleboard trip, make sure to stop in Paonia for some yummy ice cream after at Ollie's! :)

Booked this week for 3 nites and stayed 2 nites in our 5th wheel. Anthracite Loop is a relatively…read morenew campground that is located next door to Kebler Corner. The north fork of the Gunnison River runs between the two properties. It's small campground that's clean and very well maintained. The sites are level and very spacious. There's distance between sites, which allows for privacy. Each site has shelter, picnic tables, and fire rings. There's a State Park Ranger and spouse on site, who occupy the site behind the large metal shed. They were both very kind and helpful in explaining that the campground was new and the State was seeking to improve the facility, by providing water and wi-fi. The downside in staying here is that there is NO water and a vault toilet. Although the Ranger has water supply at his site, due to liability issues, he's unable to provide water to anyone, as mandated by the State. Keep in mind that if you book here, you'll have to bring your own water. Also note there is no cell phone service. DO NOT seek any type of assistance from the husband and wife owners at Kebler Corner. Please read my review on Yelp for an explanation.

Had a great time, kale was especially amazing and brought a fun energy to the experience…read more Definitely would do it and again and bring out others

Great experience on the extended trip. We are a family of 4 with a 12 year old and 9 year old. The…read moreextended trip allows you to go to a few class 2 rapids. we would highly recommend!

I passed Kebler corner on my way from crested butte to Paonia. They have a little convenience store…read morethere at the campground area that sells snacks, drinks (including alcohol - they even had bottles of wine) and other souvenirs eg earrings and shirts. They have a nice clean bathroom that is only available to customers; I found a cute pair of earrings for $10 and used the bathroom before shipping out. The lady at the desk was really nice, a there was tons of parking in the gravel lot outside.

Kebler Corner is one of those places you know is special the second you pull over. It sits along a…read morestunning stretch of Colorado landscape at celebrated Kebler Pass. Quiet. Cinematic. Effortlessly beautiful. This is the exact spot where you turn for the long, winding road toward Crested Butte, cutting straight through what is the greatest aspen stand in the world. I haven't been received by the hotel yet, but honestly, based on location alone, it's a future no-brainer. When those aspens go golden in the fall, this area is unreal. There's something magical about being right at the gateway to that drive. For anyone who loves Colorado the way New Yorkers love a great view and a great story, Kebler Corner already earns five stars.

August 8-14, 2026 - Ridgway, CO…read more This is an awesome campground! Actually, this state park has three separate campgrounds. We stayed at the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Campground. The views were from our campsite were amazing, and there was so much to enjoy right at the park. It has a river, fishing ponds, a lake, numerous hiking trails, and excellent camper amenities, including a laundry room and full hookups. We had such a great time here and loved having so many things to do without having to travel far. The campground is also conveniently located near Ridgway, Ouray, Telluride, and many other great destinations. We would definitely recommend this campground and would stay here again.

We randomly stopped into this state park and it was such an amazing experience and just so…read morebeautiful! If you park in the visitor parking lot for more than 15 minutes, the park fee is $10. Visitor center has really informative and friendly rangers and definitely stop in to pick up a gift from Colorado! Ranger also let me know a few trails had interpretative education so follow the numbers and he gave me a guide for what each number means. Cool learning experience. State parks in Colorado are self sufficient, so taxes don't support the parks and the state parks reliant on fees they charge. I'd gladly support any state park any day. The views here are mind-blowing and we got to stroll around a bit and our dog also enjoyed the park and trails. We will definitely be stopping in here again when passing through, well worth the stop!