Most people know Estes Park, Colorado as a favorite summer mountain destination—bustling sidewalks, busy trailheads, and long sunny days in Rocky Mountain National Park. But here’s what fewer visitors discover: Estes Park in winter is just as impressive—maybe even better. Think quiet streets, open…
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Some of the best stories start with a simple “want to go for a hike?” For Jeri and Cindy, two women from Kansas in their late 60s, that casual question over a decade ago grew into something much bigger than they ever expected. What began as two friends exploring Kansas trails (yes, Kansas does have…
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Whether it’s relaxation or adventure that you crave, Estes Park has it all. Start by strolling along the riverwalk and browsing boutiques, then book a hot stone massage at a relaxing spa. Or slide on a pair of snowshoes and glide over snowy trails and take in those panoramic vistas. Spas Estes…
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Written by Shaine Smith for Matcha in partnership with Visit Estes Park. Estes Park, Colorado, is surrounded by a treasure of natural and scenic wonders. It’s the perfect basecamp for adventure, boasting more than 300 shops that showcase everything from handmade local goods to outdoor gear to good…
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When the snow starts to fall, Estes Park becomes a winter-lover's dream playground, especially with it being the basecamp to Rocky Mountain National Park. From snowshoeing to ice skating to even hitching a snowcat ride to a cozy cabin, you'll fill your winter adventure tank here. Snowshoe If you can…
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Planning a trip to the breathtaking mountains of Colorado? Whether you’re heading to Estes Park, Denver, or exploring the heights of Rocky Mountain National Park, it's important to understand how altitude can affect your body. Without proper preparation, altitude sickness can derail your…
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What better way to spend a cozy winter day than in the heat of a hot tub while you watch the snow fall. Estes Park understands the assignment. Here are just a few of the hot tubs we will be relaxing in this winter. And just in case you need more inspiration, browse the full list. Estes Park Condos…
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In Estes Park, winter sport means people-powered snowsports in the backcountry – like backcountry skiing, splitboarding, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, snowshoeing – activities where you use your own energy rather than a ski lift. There is nothing like being in the backcountry in the winter…
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Walking into Rock Cut Brewery in Estes Park, you immediately feel the mix of energy and warmth that comes from a place built around good beer and good people. Owner Matt Heiser—an engineer by trade with a background in hospitality—turned a passion project into one of Colorado’s favorite…
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Looking for the best fall festivals in Colorado? Estes Park is home to six can’t-miss celebrations in 2025 Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival Who’s it for? Tradition lovers, families with energetic kids, and fans of bagpipes, Highland games, and Celtic pageantry. Top attraction? The…
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