Hoping to go beyond the usual on this year's Colorado RV Trip? That's no problem, because the Denver metro area promises exciting adventures for any group. Read through these ideas forways to spend time while RV camping in Denver, and then start planning your own ColoradoRV trip now.

If you're looking for ways to mix natural attractions and big-town excitement on a family vacation, Denver has more than its fair share of both. Your trip could begin, for example, witha day at Lakeside Amusement Park, home to one of the Discovery Channel's "top ten rollercoasters in America."

The next day, slow things down as you take the family on a hike to discover fossils at Dinosaur Ridge, part of the Morrison National Natural Landmark area. Read about Colorado Fossils. The Friends of Dinosaur Ridge have done a fantastic job of preserving two distinct trails where these giant fossils can betouched, seen and enjoyed.

Don't miss Denver's City Park - home to two lakes, the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. It's a full day of fun in any season.

Another Denver family fun suggestion - a trip to The Wildlife Experience, just ten minutes south of downtown Denver. Spend an afternoon learning about the world's ecosystems and wildlife habitats, enjoy animals in a unique setting and teach the kids more about wildlife conservation.

Your family will also love Denver's close proximity to Colorado's famous Rocky Mountain attractions. Make your Denver-area RV campground a base camp for day trips to sites like Pike's Peak, Garden of the Gods or Seven Falls.

For groups heading to Denver for the outdoor adventure, you couldn't choose a better location. The communities in the Denver metro area take outdoor recreation seriously. Take, for example,the joint effort of four cities that created the Sand Creek Regional Greenway, a fourteen-miletrail offering bicyclists, hikers and equestrians a chance to experience the beauty of nature without leaving the city. That same reverence for nature can be found in the well-maintainedHigh Line Canal Trail, sixty-six miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding adventure winding through three counties in the Denver area.

And don't forget the number one reason RV travelers come to Colorado - the mountains! Denver is conveniently located within a couple hours' drive of Colorado Springs and Pike's PeakCountry to the south and magnificent Rocky Mountain National Park to the north. Within an hour and a half west down I70 from Denver, you'll also find some of the best ski resorts in thecountry.

A bonus for Denver-area RV campers - the Denver Mountain Parks System, where fourteen-thousand acres west of the city offer endless outdoor possibilities. Whether your favorite outdoorsport is climbing, hiking, fishing or mountain biking, there's a wonderful place to do it nearDenver.

Need some just-you-and-me time in the great outdoors? RV camping in the Denver area can be the beginning of a romantic adventure. Bring along your favorite wine and get ready for starlit nights by the campfire in spots like Chatfield State Park and Cherry Creek State Park.

And when you're ready for a little nightlife, take a trip into LoDo, Denver's exciting Lower Downtown Historic District, where the clubs, restaurants and nighttime energy might just light a spark. Indulge in a moonlight stroll on a summer's evening through Denver Botanic Gardens, or wander hand-in-hand through centuries of art and beauty at the Denver Art Museum.

With all that's waiting for you in Denver, isn't it time you started planning that Colorado RV trip? Whether you're hoping to climb mountains, reignite a relationship or explore an urban zoo with the kids, the Mile High City is the perfect place for your next RV vacation.

Joe Laing is the Marketing Director for El Monte RV Rentals. For other great RV camping vacation ideas see the Monty's Musings RV Camping Blog.

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