Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends!

We're midway through our Colorado loop, and guess what?

Rocky Mountain National Park felt... calm.

We expected summer crowds—but we breezed through the gate, found parking, and enjoyed peaceful trails. Staying on the Grand Lake (west) side gave us a totally different experience than the usual Estes Park traffic jam.

💡 Want an easier way to plan a national park visit?​
We used Dirt In My Shoes (how we used DIMS to plan our Yellowstone adventure) to organize our days, hit all the highlights, and skip the overwhelm. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting a busy park this summer.

And of course, RV Travel GPT helped us brainstorm hikes, plan backup stops, and customize our trip to fit our style of adventure.

🎒 Then we hiked the Gunnison Route at Black Canyon of the Gunnison—a 1.5-mile descent straight down 1,800 feet to the river. It was more route than trail, with scrambles and loose rock all the way. One of the hardest hikes we’ve ever done—and totally worth it. Watch our video!!!

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📣 Tell us—what’s one challenge you’re taking on this summer?
Hit reply and we’ll shout you out in next week’s newsletter!

💦 Your Hose Isn’t Safe Without This

Right before we hit the road, our first campground in St. Louis warned us:
​“High water pressure—use a regulator.”

They weren’t kidding. Our gauge read 120+ PSI 😱

If we hadn’t had our water pressure regulator (affiliate link), our hose would’ve popped like a balloon.

Learn what gear to use, how to protect your rig, and what pressure is safe here → RV Water Pressure Regulator Guide.

🤖 This Week’s 3 AI Tricks to Make Life Easier

Last week’s poll made it clear: you want everyday AI tips—stuff you can actually use.

Here are 3 smart ways to start this week:

• Get Your Week Organized (Fast)​
  ​“Plan my week with 3 work priorities, 2 family dinners, and 1 fun weekend activity.”
• Unplug with Purpose​
  ​“Give me 5 fun, screen-free activities I can do this weekend with kids aged [insert ages].”
• Summarize the Chaos​
  ​“Take this meeting note [paste it] and turn it into 3 next steps and a follow-up reminder.”

⛺ Planning a National Park trip? Let RV Travel GPT do the heavy lifting—routes, campgrounds, gear lists, and more!

📊 Poll of the Week

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👉 Hit reply with your vote. We’re building something exciting!

Now we're off to catch more cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde!

Happy Camping!
Mike
​Our Campfire Unplugged​
mike@ourcampfireunplugged.com

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