Hi,
Longmont(2V2) and Ft. Collins/Loveland (FNL) are about equal
distances from Estes Park. 2V2 has a VOR and GPS approach,
and FNL has those plus an ILS. I can't speak for overnight parking
fee's at either, but 2V2 has self-serve fuel right on the main ramp
(Airwest) and it's pretty reasonable. Last I checked about $2.25
a gallon. Plenty of ramp space there. They're pretty friendly at
Airwest and I'm sure can get something set up with a rental car.
From there, or FNL, it's a quick drive up Hwy34, or Hwy36,
to Estes Park, a great place to visit.

If you've never flown out here, Interstate 70 looks pretty appealing
as a way through the Rockies, I'd avoid it in a C170. There are
some tight canyons especially east of Vail where many a plane
has met trouble. I'd go up north over RWL and LAR and drop
in from the north (I-80). The other high altitude challenge is east
of Milford (MLF). Being from BIH you should already be
pretty aware of density altitude, and of course all the military
airspace between you and MLF.

Have a good trip,
Chris

"Marry Daniel or David Grah" wrote in message
...
In a few weeks my kids and I are going to fly to Colorado and rent a car
for
a week of camping. We're going to meet my brother and his kids in Rocky
Mountain National Park and then drive around with him in separate cars. I
fly a Cessna 170 and am interested in economy. Any suggestions where to
fly
into or make any of the other logistics work? Thanks in advance.

David Grah
Bishop, California