There’s no better place for a romantic getaway than in the heart of the Rockies With wine and food of course Visit Snowy Peaks Winery for a locally-made wine tasting then enjoy a 4-course dinner with optional wine pairing from Bird & Jim or enjoy your 4-courses at Twin Owls Steakhouse with a side of…
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Estes Park is brimming with art galleries – many filled with works from Colorado artists – for your shopping pleasure. Most are located along Elkhorn Avenue (Estes Park’s main street) where, conveniently, restaurants, coffee shops, and confectioneries are interspersed, making a personalized art walk…
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There are numerous opportunities for safe, physically-distanced activities in Estes Park this winter; three excellent ones all happen to start with an S – spas, shopping and snowshoeing. Round up your quarantine pod and make your way to Estes Park for the ultimate alliteration vacation. Spas Estes…
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Everyday Estes is a locally-produced podcast that celebrates the connection and resiliency of the community, speaking to trials and triumphs as well as creative solutions for adjusting to what our new world looks like. Each guest is a beloved and integral spoke to the Estes Park hub. When you first…
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Visit Estes Park staffers contributed their (dog’s) favorite winter dog-friendly hikes in the Estes Park area. Gus - Crosier Mountain, Glen Haven Trail This particular approach to Crosier Mountain takes you through beautiful mountain meadows before reaching the final 1/2-mile ascent to the summit…
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It's finally almost 2021 aka New Year’s resolution time and after such a long year, it's important to keep looking forward. It’s a time-honored tradition of striving for a better future. We have taken some of the most common resolutions and given them an Estes-themed action plan. Be healthier…
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When the snow starts to fly, you’ll hear lots of backcountry skiers on the Colorado Front Range talking about heading up to Berthoud or Jones Pass, while many others will spend their time sitting in I-70 traffic on their way to and from the resorts. But there’s a quieter way to experience some of…
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There’s this push and pull when we go on vacation between a love of eating out and the longing for a home cooked meal. Experiencing the foodie scene of a new place is part of the “vacation package” but I know that when I return home, one of my bigger exhales is eating a home cooked meal. We want to…
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In Estes, we love to get out and explore the mountains. That’s what makes our town great, the ease of access. However, that ease of access can get you in trouble if you’re not prepared. Outdoor agencies across Colorado have reported a drastic increase in visitation at our outdoor spaces and off-grid…
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Winter adventure can be intimidating because well, it’s cold. We’ve gathered some ways for you to keep warm this winter in Estes (hint: it’s easier than you think). At your home away from home The speediest way to achieve ultimate coziness is in your lodging. Choose a cabin with a hot tub that…
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