Estes Park Blog

Expedia.com , one of the world’s largest travel and lodging booking sites has ranked Estes Park among the 50 Top-Rated Destinations in North America .  "These beloved vacation spots were chosen by verified Expedia reviewers throughout 2017 and rose to the top of over 4,600 reviewed cities," according to their announcement. “It’s no surprise Estes Park is so highly regarded by Expedia reviewers.... more

More than 24,000 volunteers helped preserve RMNP’s natural landscape last year. Find out how you can join the fun. By Dylan Owens Exploring the grandeur of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)—or any walk in the woods for that matter--is good for the mind, body and soul. When you combine it with giving back as a volunteer? Well, that’s a wellness program that can’t be beat. A recent study by VolunteerMatch... more

Our #FanPhotoFridayEP theme on  Instagram  for April was Sunrises and sunsets. We featured sunrises and sunsets from all seasons in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Share your wildflower photos with us for May! Use #FanPhotoFridayEP and tag  @VisitEstesPark . It’s #FanPhotoFridayEP in #EstesPark! Share your sunrise and sunset photos all month, use #FanPhotoFridayEP and tag @visitestespark for a chance... more

The theme for April's #WildlifeWednesdayEP was Moose! Get a jump start on May's theme by posting your Estes Park and RMNP photos of Birds! Use #WildlifeWednesdayEP and tag @VisitEstesPark for a chance to be featured on  Instagram !     Moose in all its glory! #WildlifeWednesdayEP 📸: @calvinweibel #estespark #rmnp #colorado #coloradolive A post shared by Visit Estes Park (@visitestespark) on Apr 18, 2018 at... more

Spring is a special time in Estes Park, with temperatures warming up, wildlife coming out of hibernation, and locals and visitors trading in snowshoes for hiking boots. It’s also a special time for the town’s thriving local breweries , with an array of awesome beers on tap. When you’re done exploring Estes Park’s great outdoors, spend some time exploring these essential sips.   Stinger Wild Honey Wheat A... more

Sunday, May 13 Celebrate Mom in the mountains! Getaway for the weekend in one of Estes Park's many lodging options . Give Mom some much needed relaxation with a spa day or massage . Enjoy some retail therapy shopping , or just wander downtown Estes . Get Mom's toes tapping Saturday at the Estes Park Mountain Music Festival , a bluegrass extravaganza. Brunch Mother's Day Brunch at Latitude 105 Alehouse May 13, 10am-2pm... more

The hills are alive! Music lovers will find plenty of sounds to lose themselves in during a visit to Estes Park, whether it’s mixing and mingling with locals at a local watering hole or gathering at a lovely outdoor venue for an afternoon jam session.   Live Music Venues Where to go to enjoy some serious mountain music. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern 1675 Highway 66 The granddaddy of Estes Park’s music scene, The Rock... more

Our #FanPhotoFridayEP theme on Instagram for March was Weddings . We featured weddings from all seasons in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Share your Sunset and Sunrise photos with us for April! Use #FanPhotoFridayEP and tag @VisitEstesPark .   It’s the last #FanPhotoFridayEP of March! Share your wedding and honeymoon photos, use #FanPhotoFridayEP and tag @VisitEstesPark for a chance to be featured! 📸:... more

The theme for March's #WildlifeWednesdayEP was Mule Deer! Get a jump start on April's theme by posting your Estes Park and RMNP photos of Moose! Use #WildlifeWednesdayEP and tag @VisitEstesPark for a chance to be featured on Instagram !           It’s the final #WildlifeWednesdayEP of March! Your final chance to have your mule deer photos featured! Tag @VisitEstesPark and use #wildlifewednesdayep... more

Users shared their Estes Park and RMNP Snowshoeing photos on Instagram ! Use #FanPhotoFridayEP and tag @ VisitEstesPark for a chance to have your photos featured here and on Instagram! #FanPhotoFridayEP snowshoeing! Share your photos and tag us! 📸: @mightybombshell A post shared by Visit Estes Park (@visitestespark) on Feb 23, 2018 at 1:23pm PST Happy #FanPhotoFridayEP! Share your snowshoeing photos and use #FanPhotoFridayEP or tag... more