Some mountain names are clearly some lucky person’s surname while others make you stop and wonder. While inhabitants prior to when the West was won had logical names for area features, (Colorado’s Rocky Mountains were called the Bald Mountains and Longs Peak and Mount Meeker were collectively called…
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Estes Park, Colorado is one of the finest places in America to see an incredible range of wildflowers. Once the snow begins to melt in early summer, the wildflowers don’t take long to pop out. Higher elevations are often snow-covered into July, but closer to town, you’ll find posies in June. As a…
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While there are endless official guidebooks telling you exactly where to go, when to go, and how to go, there are some unofficial “guide books” that might inspire you as well. Whether that's searching for ghosts at the Stanley, summiting Longs Peak in a dress or just getting outside and doing things…
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Do you like to car camp? Prefer the comforts of a RV? Get back to the basics in the backcountry? Do you dare sleep on a portaledge on the side of a cliff ? Between Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park you have access to it all. Use this guide to plan the ultimate rocky mountain camping trip…
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Everything you need to know to spend a night under the stars Estes Park is the place to camp. With the stunning Rocky Mountains as your backdrop or your site, you can do so in almost any manner you please. Camp near your car, in a tent or in the backcountry, camp on a cliff face – that’s right…
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Summer in Estes is finally here! Here are five different ways to conquer this popular season, whether you’re looking for a boost of adrenaline, fun for the whole family, getting out on your own, wooing your partner, or getting in touch with your Western side. The Famil y Swing by Donut Haus and fill…
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The Fourth of July is one of the busiest days in Estes Park, rightfully so. It’s a great idea. Seeing fireworks over the lake and celebrating America among the mountains is awesome. Get here early (the fireworks start at 9:30 pm over Lake Estes, and we suggest making a long weekend of it or staying…
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Yes, we did say beaches. No, we don't mean the kind with tides where you can surf and breathe the salty air or pretend you're on Baywatch. But if you want to get some sand between your toes after a little hike, we've got some high mountain Estes-Beach ideas for you. Lake Estes While the lake is the…
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Rocky Mountain National Park is the crown jewel in a state known for its grandeur and scenery. It’s a paradise for anyone who loves sweeping vistas of craggy, snow-capped peaks rising from wildflower-covered tundra. The unparalleled natural beauty makes it the perfect setting for a wild adventure…
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To stay awhile Estes is blessed with a big contingent of visitors who have come up for generations. In fact, about half of the Visit Estes Park staff first came here on vacation as a kid. And they all have one piece of advice-- stay as long as you can . It’s the single best way to see more of the…
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