A Stanley Hotel History: Part Two F.O. Stanley enjoying his porch with a Stellar’s jay in Estes Park. (Courtesy Photo – Estes Park Museum) Identical twins Freelan Oscar and Francis Edgar Stanley were born on June 1, 1849 in Kingfield, Maine to parents Solomon and Apphia Stanley. A farmer and…
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This is the first of a six-part series introducing readers to- or maybe revealing some new, unfamiliar details to people already familiar with- the history of The Stanley Hotel As February approaches, the ownership, but not the management, will change hands of this Estes Park icon. New things are…
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Tours cater to the riders’ interests and, increasingly, focus on Rocky Mountain National Park-area ecology and man’s impact on the earth. Bruce Davies, a long-time naturalist, historian, and Colorado native, founded Tour Estes Park over a decade ago. With his vast knowledge of the area and passion…
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