Isabella Bird, a tough-as-nails 1800's era British world traveler and author, spent some of her favorite days in the area that became Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Her book, "A Lady's Life in the Rocky's" vividly captures her adventures and is a must read if you are an Estes…
Continue ReadingFor the latest on RMNP access during the shutdown, visit our shutdown page for up-to-the-minute information. The government shutdown has been hard on communities like Estes Park that depend on National Parks for visitors and business. It has been even harder on the parks themselves with many…
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One key to visiting the public lands in and around Estes Park is to make sure you’re following Leave No Trace Principles. This preserves the land--and other visitors enjoyment. The gist is simple: leave the area how you found it, if not better. Before your next backcountry trip, learn and follow…
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BY TRACY ROSS Isabella Bird was born in Yorkshire County, England, in 1831. She was a sickly girl but had a forward-thinking doctor who prescribed travel as an antidote to the insomnia and blues she suffered after an 1850 operation. She traveled by steamer to the eastern United States and Canada…
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Check out the Top 10 Photos and Videos of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park from 2018, as decided by our Instagram Followers engagement! Check out our Instagram and tag us for your chance to…
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