While Isabella Bird is an icon of Estes Park history, her admiration expands beyond the borders of Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and even the United States. Throughout our journey celebrating the intrepid explorer 150 years after her trip to Estes Park, we have had the privilege of…
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The year 2023 marks 150 years since Isabella Bird's iconic exploration of Estes Park! Born on October 15, 1831, we are also celebrating of the birthday of the legendary Ms. Bird this October. As part of the celebration, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy shares a bit of history on Isabella Bird and her…
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From bugling elk, to landscapes glittered in yellow and orange, experiencing October in Estes Park has always been one for the books, but perhaps something that may not immediately come to mind when you think of fall in Estes Park is…ghosts! Home to the iconic Stanley Hotel, which many associate…
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What’s the deal with these beautiful trees that turn to glorious golden groves this time of year? Fall in Estes is an exciting time. And yellow aspen leaves are fall's trademark! Aspen trees stand out from their conifer neighbors with signature white bark and what almost appear to be eyes carved…
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On October 21, 2023, experience the finest spirits the Rockies have to offer at the annual Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival! As a way to celebrate Colorado’s homegrown distilleries, this festival has been an Estes Park tradition every October since 2018, and this year, it will be bigger and…
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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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Fall in Estes Park is extraordinary. As the aspen leaves turn yellow, it's hard not to capture the beauty on your digital device of choice. Photographers, whether with their fancy lenses or iPhones, flock to capture this beauty in frames. Here are some tips from Visit Estes Park photographer John…
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In these days of physical distancing, our new normal is to stay home, and when leaving for essentials, we should be at least 6 feet away from other humans. So it feels natural to remind ourselves that the distance between us and wildlife is much farther (at least 75 feet) and is a rule that should…
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We know Isabella Bird to have been a great explorer of the Rocky Mountains, but she also explored many other places around the world such as Australia, China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, India, Iran and Hawaii. Ms. Bird did this in a time when lone travel was rarely heard of, or accepted for women. This…
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There is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to fly fishing – those pesky flies don’t cast themselves – but don’t let that stop you. Fly fishers always look so peaceful, wading into rivers and methodically casting their lines, patiently waiting to hook their next fish. Have you caught yourself…
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