"Park" is a seemingly simple four-letter word, but around here, it takes on a lot of different meanings. Read on to find out how the town, Estes Park, Colorado, is different from Rocky Mountain National Park - and other applications of the "p" word. One of the most commonly asked questions at the…
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Hermit Park Open Space offers dog-friendly hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails near Estes Park, Colorado with grand views across the Estes Valley and into Rocky Mountain National Park. Less than 10 minutes from downtown Estes Park, on the south side of Highway 36, you'll find the…
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Find up-to-date parking availability and pay for parking with the Estes Parking App. Park All Day and Ride the Shuttles The way we recommend doing it - park your car, and forget about it until you’re ready to head back to wherever you’re staying. Then either ride the shuttles or put your legs to…
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Check out these important know-before-you-go-tips when planning your visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. As the nation’s third most visited national park, planning ahead is in your best interest to make sure you have the best trip possible. Here’s what you need to know. You may need a timed…
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If you've been to Estes you've likely explored East Elkhorn Ave (the main street in Estes Park's downtown), or at least driven past - but there's plenty more to see and do on West Elkhorn. More shopping, restaurants, bars, art, galleries and even an outdoor amphitheater that doubles as a rock…
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From Rocky Mountain National Park: Old Fall River Road will open to vehicles on Saturday, July 3. Old Fall River Road normally opens by fourth of July weekend. Old Fall River Road was built between 1913 and 1920. It is an unpaved road which travels from Endovalley Picnic Area to above treeline at…
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Build the perfect Estes Park itinerary with these entertaining things to do in the glorious mountains of Colorado. Everyone knows that when you visit the town of Estes Park, the main attraction is Rocky Mountain National Park and rightly so. But did you know that when you visit the town of Estes…
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Make your knowledge of the area around Estes Park date even further back as you listen to the myths and mysteries told throughout the latest Exploring Estes Park podcast episode. This podcast follows three different stories: the Earl of Dunraven, the legend of the blue mist and the story behind…
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The Estes area has 124 named peaks, and 118 of them are over 10,000 feet. These peaks bring a unique perspective, one you can only get from the summit. Learn how being outdoors, and climbing new mountains changes your perspective by listening to the newest episode of Exploring Estes Park: Call of…
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Did you know that each year, there are over 100 active research projects happening in Rocky Mountain National Park? On this episode, learn about a day in the life of research. Use this guide to learn even more about the various research being conducted right now in the National Park. In this…
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