Long before we knew Longs Peak as Longs Peak, it had another name, given by the Arapaho Tribe - Neníisótoyóú'u. Recognizing the Indigenous names of peaks, valleys, rivers and so on give us a more comprehensive story of the past and a way to revitalize culture for the future. Picnic areas in Moraine…
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Hidden Valley Ski Area officially opened in 1955, about 10 miles from the town of Estes Park, Colorado. It got skiers to the top with a pair of Poma and T-Bar lifts. But its status as a favorite ski…
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Reprinted from the August, 2021, edition of HIKE ROCKY online magazine Hometown Hero by Cindy Elkins, HIKE ROCKY magazine Community Correspondent Wilderness preservation and accessibility are at the core of Eric Johnson's values. As a native Estes Park man, his interests in the outdoors from…
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These Estes Park women made (or are making!) a lasting impact in the community. Estes Park has a brilliant new piece of art, a monument really, that pays tribute to the amazing women, both past and present, of the Estes Park community. The collection of 12 bronze sculptures is one of the first of…
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Autumn in Estes Park is when everything falls into place. Your rock shoes will stick a little better, the trails are in ideal condition for mountain biking, trail running, or hiking, and the trout are biting. It's peak season for your favorite activities but not for the crowds if you can play hooky…
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Don’t drive Old Fall River Road. Old Fall River Road, Trail Ridge Road’s unpaved sister, is closed to vehicle traffic early October through late June. With no cars to limit your view or slow you down, the twists, turns and arguably, the views, are better from good ol’ OFRR. The road itself is dirt…
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These shops are more than just coffee. There are 10 coffee shops in our little mountain town. What sets each apart is not the selection of specialty lattes or the type of roast used (each and every cup is delicious) but the shop itself. Read on to find out how, and to decide which one you’ll visit…
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When you think of your winter mountain getaway, do you want myriad options for snowy outdoor adventure like snowshoeing, cross-country, backcountry skiing, ice climbing, tubing, and sledding? Are you looking for a historic, picturesque main street with dozens of boutique shops, restaurants, and…
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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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Whiskey has a way of warming up the belly. There's a time for frozen margaritas and a time for whiskey, and Estes Park knows that the time for whiskey is in the winter. Estes Park hosts its own whiskey distillery, a festival celebrating whiskey, and even showshoe tours that lead to a whiskey sized…
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