We are planning an impromptu vacation for either the first or second week in August. Our son will be having cataract surgery in July, and since he will now be able to "see" better than before, my husband wanted to take him someplace "majestic."

This will be our first family trip to Colorado...with soooo many possibilities, where would be some of the best places to go? I've looked into Estes Park and might still be able to get accommodations in August, but I'm not sure. Where are some lesser known spots that are just as beautiful? We will be travelling with a 10- and 14-year-old. We are looking for hiking and scenery mostly, but maybe with other options nearby. Also suggestions for accommodations? We'll be travelling by car if that's important. Thank you for any suggestions!

Rocky Mountain National Park is a wonderful place to visit. Many of the ski resorts have summer activities. Vail, Keystone and Cooper Mountain are great places to visit summer and winter. They are nice towns with lots of things to do.