We’ve lit the trees, and “caught the glow” at our annual parade. We've even toasted the holidays with spirits at the annual Holiday Wine Festival, but the fun has only just begun. The holidays in Estes Park have always been filled with events and traditions that bring visiting Estes lovers back…
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Shop at one of the many boutiques in Estes Park this holiday season and find truly unique gifts for everyone on your list. And the best part? You'll feel good about all that gift-giving because you'll also be supporting small businesses in our mountain community. Mad Moose From reindeer napkin rings…
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Now that most of us have finished up our turkey and stuffing leftovers, it’s time to bring out the tinsel and tree-toppers. But first, you'll need a tree. If you’re keeping things real this year, there are several places near Estes Park where you can harvest your own Christmas tree straight from the…
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It’s the day after Thanksgiving in Estes Park, and that means it’s time for a whimsical tradition– the annual Catch the Glow Parade. Just as the sun begins to set, Elkhorn Avenue shuts down to traffic as the sidewalks fill with around 20-thousand people bundled in coats, with hot chocolate in-hand…
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Holidays in Estes Park are a magical time. The town springs to life with twinkling lights and festive store fronts. The restaurants and bars craft their tastiest holiday cocktails and coffees. And the shops have gifts for everyone on your list. Plus, events like Catch the Glow and Tree Lighting…
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This year, local guiding company KEP Expeditions began hosting Oscar Mike Expeditions, an organization that specializes in taking veterans with disabilities backpacking, fly fishing, and camping. Recently, I joined KEP owner Brian Kaepplinger on an Oscar Mike expedition to learn more about this…
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Estes Park has an endless amount of experiences that keep people coming back year after year, season after season. Do everything on this bucket list and we'll give you the unofficial title of the ultimate Estes Park traveler. Sip on local beer in a hot tub Feeling the snow fall while relaxing in…
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In Estes Park, winter sport means people-powered snowsports in the backcountry – like backcountry skiing, splitboarding, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, snowshoeing – activities where you use your own energy rather than a ski lift. There is nothing like being in the backcountry in the winter…
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A mountain getaway to Estes Park offers a myriad of options for a snowy outdoor adventure and the opportunity to spot wildlife wandering through a pristine white landscape. Whether you're looking for a picturesque main street decked out in holiday lights or you simply want to feel that crisp fresh…
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Being the staff photographer for Visit Estes Park is a dream job. Before moving to Estes Park, I was living in central Illinois, where corn fields dominated the landscape. 1 year and a few months after accepting the job offer and moving to the mountains, I'm still in awe of this amazing place that…
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